Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Williamsport, PA
There are 17 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Williamsport with roughly 1,217 assisted units — including 15 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $277 to $428 per month. Median reported wait: about 13 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Williamsport
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Williamsport
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Hepburn Apts Public Housing | 237 | $381 | 13 mo |
| Newberry Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 200 | — | — |
| Newberry Estates 236 PB Section 8 | 129 | $371 | — |
| Williamsport Housing Elderly PB Section 8 | 100 | $410 | — |
| Williamsport Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $357 | — |
| Timberland Apts PB Section 8 | 99 | $277 | — |
| Weightman Block LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Williamsport Nsa PB Section 8 | 50 | $342 | — |
| Memorial Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Grove Street Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Grier Street Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Almond Street Commons LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Faxon Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Grace Street Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Nichols Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Berkshire Manor PB Section 8 | 20 | $428 | — |
| Iris Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Williamsport (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newberry Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 200 | — | — |
| Newberry Estates 236 PB Section 8 | 129 | $371 | — |
| Williamsport Housing Elderly PB Section 8 | 100 | $410 | — |
| Williamsport Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $357 | — |
| Timberland Apts PB Section 8 | 99 | $277 | — |
| Weightman Block LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Williamsport Nsa PB Section 8 | 50 | $342 | — |
| Memorial Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Grove Street Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Grier Street Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Faxon Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Grace Street Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Nichols Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Berkshire Manor PB Section 8 | 20 | $428 | — |
| Iris Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Williamsport
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Hepburn Apts Public Housing | 237 | $381 | 13 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Williamsport
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almond Street Commons LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Lycoming County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Lycoming County: studio $824, 1-BR $995, 2-BR $1,195, 3-BR $1,586, 4-BR $1,737.
Full FMR table for Lycoming County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Williamsport
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Philadelphia, PA
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Erie, PA
- Harrisburg, PA
- Scranton, PA
- Reading, PA
- Bethlehem, PA
- Allentown, PA
- York, PA
- Lancaster, PA
- Chester, PA
- Wilkes Barre, PA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.