Low Income & Subsidized Housing in York, PA
There are 46 subsidized and income-restricted properties in York with roughly 2,845 assisted units — including 36 project-based Section 8 buildings, 6 public housing developments, and 33 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $311 to $872 per month. Median reported wait: about 50 months.
Map of subsidized housing in York
Complete directory of subsidized housing in York
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Park Manor Public Housing | 296 | $359 | 35 mo |
| Parkway Homes Public Housing | 253 | $421 | 30 mo |
| York Towne House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 200 | $376 | — |
| York Ymca Sro Project LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Delphia House Apartments PB Section 8 | 103 | $376 | — |
| Cloverfield - Kingston House PB Section 8 | 102 | $378 | — |
| Stony Brook Manor Public Housing | 100 | $439 | 58 mo |
| Wellington Homes Public Housing | 95 | $549 | 42 mo |
| Springwood Overlook LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Stony Brook Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Cable House PB Section 8 | 83 | $332 | — |
| Parkside Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 82 | — | — |
| Carriage Works Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Tyler Run Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Springfield Public Housing | 75 | $402 | 64 mo |
| York Nsa Village at York PB Section 8 | 72 | $330 | — |
| Hudson Park Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Wyndamere Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 65 | — | — |
| Parkview at Manchester Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Dutch Kitchen LIHTC | 59 | — | — |
| York Family Residences LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Homes at Thackston Park Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Westminster Place at Queen St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Waverly Court Apts at Eastgate LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Homes at Thackston Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | — | — |
| Historic Fairmount Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| George Street Project LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Shady Oak Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Skw Housing Project LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
| Stone Ridge Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
| Gateway Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | — | — |
| York Scattered Site Project LIHTCPB Section 8 | 31 | — | — |
| George Street Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Princess Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Pullman Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | 23 | — | — |
| Smyser Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 21 | — | — |
| Bell House PB Section 8 | 20 | $311 | — |
| Sherrill Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Eastwood Terrace Public Housing | 17 | $872 | 70 mo |
| Shelly School Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 17 | — | — |
| Helfrich Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | 9 | — | — |
| Penn Apartments §811 | 7 | — | — |
| Yorktowne Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
| 131 E Maple St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
| 222 W College Ave LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
| Wyndamere Apts 811 §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in York (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Towne House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 200 | $376 | — |
| Delphia House Apartments PB Section 8 | 103 | $376 | — |
| Cloverfield - Kingston House PB Section 8 | 102 | $378 | — |
| Springwood Overlook LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Stony Brook Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Cable House PB Section 8 | 83 | $332 | — |
| Parkside Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 82 | — | — |
| Carriage Works Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Tyler Run Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| York Nsa Village at York PB Section 8 | 72 | $330 | — |
| Hudson Park Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Wyndamere Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 65 | — | — |
| Parkview at Manchester Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| York Family Residences LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Homes at Thackston Park Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
Public housing developments in York
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Park Manor Public Housing | 296 | $359 | 35 mo |
| Parkway Homes Public Housing | 253 | $421 | 30 mo |
| Stony Brook Manor Public Housing | 100 | $439 | 58 mo |
| Wellington Homes Public Housing | 95 | $549 | 42 mo |
| Springfield Public Housing | 75 | $402 | 64 mo |
| Eastwood Terrace Public Housing | 17 | $872 | 70 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in York
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Ymca Sro Project LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Dutch Kitchen LIHTC | 59 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: York County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for York County: studio $925, 1-BR $1,060, 2-BR $1,335, 3-BR $1,796, 4-BR $1,850.
Full FMR table for York County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in York
- 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
- Dillsburg, PA
- Hanover, PA
- New Cumberland, PA
- Red Lion, PA
- Philadelphia, PA
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Erie, PA
- Harrisburg, PA
- Scranton, PA
- Reading, PA
- Bethlehem, PA
- Allentown, PA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.