Affordable Housing In Allegheny County
Pennsylvania
420 Low Income Apartment Communities In Allegheny County
Penn Mathilida Apartments
Housing Authorities that serve Allegheny County
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Allegheny County Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing; Family Self-Sufficiency |
Other Housing Authorities located in Allegheny County
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing; Homeownership Voucher; Public Housing Homeownership; Family Self-Sufficiency; Moving to Work |
| McKeesport Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing; Homeownership Voucher |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
There are 420 low income housing apartment communities offering 28,366 affordable apartments for rent in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Income Based Apartments in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Allegheny County features 21,391 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
There are 4,971 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Allegheny County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Allegheny County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Allegheny County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania for a two-bedroom apartment is between $801 and $979.
2020 Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Market Rent | $661 | $727 | $890 | $1,137 | $1,248 |
| Payment Standard Range | $595 to $727 | $654 to $800 | $801 to $979 | $1,023 to $1,251 | $1,123 to $1,373 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Allegheny County, PA Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 420 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 28,366 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 21,391 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 35.17% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 1.93 |
| Average Household Size | 2.26 |
| Median Household Income | $53,040 ±$530 |
| Median Rent | $780 ±$6 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 43.59% ± 0.85pp |
| Total Population | 1,231,145 |
Population and Household Demographics
Allegheny County is a County in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,231,145. There are 529,534 households in the county with an average household size of 2.26 persons. 35.17% of households in Allegheny County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Allegheny County
The median gross income for households in Allegheny County is $53,040 a year, or $4,420 a month. The median rent for the county is $780 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Allegheny County, a household making less than $2,600 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 43.59% of households who rent are overburdened in Allegheny County.1
Area Median Income In Allegheny County
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
In Allegheny County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $79,900
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in Allegheny County
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for Allegheny County HUD Rental Assistance in Allegheny County
| Income | 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% of Median | $16,800 | $19,200 | $21,600 | $25,750 | $30,170 | $34,590 | $39,010 | $43,430 |
| 50% of Median | $28,000 | $32,000 | $36,000 | $39,950 | $43,150 | $46,350 | $49,550 | $52,750 |
| 80% of Median | $44,750 | $51,150 | $57,550 | $63,900 | $69,050 | $74,150 | $79,250 | $84,350 |
Cities In Allegheny County
Select A City to View its Apartment Communities and Waiting Lists.
| City | Listings | Served By |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 210 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Pittsburgh are the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County Housing Authority. |
| Duquesne | 12 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Duquesne is the Allegheny County Housing Authority. |
| Munhall | 3 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Munhall is the Allegheny County Housing Authority. |
| Turtle Creek | 8 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Turtle Creek is the Allegheny County Housing Authority. |
| Carnegie | 5 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Carnegie is the Allegheny County Housing Authority. |
| Verona | 7 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Verona is the Allegheny County Housing Authority. |
| Pitcairn | 1 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Pitcairn is the Allegheny County Housing Authority. |
| Bridgeville | 4 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Bridgeville is the Allegheny County Housing Authority. |
| East Pittsburgh | 6 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves East Pittsburgh is the Allegheny County Housing Authority. |
| Bethel Park | 2 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Bethel Park is the Allegheny County Housing Authority. |
| West Mifflin | 5 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves West Mifflin is the Allegheny County Housing Authority. |
| Millvale | 2 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Millvale is the Allegheny County Housing Authority. |
| Oakmont | 2 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Oakmont is the Allegheny County Housing Authority. |
| Sharpsburg | 4 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Sharpsburg is the Allegheny County Housing Authority. |
| Russellton | 2 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Russellton is the Allegheny County Housing Authority. |
| North Versailles | 4 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves North Versailles is the Allegheny County Housing Authority. |
| Penn Hills | 5 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Penn Hills is the Allegheny County Housing Authority. |
| Tarentum | 8 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Tarentum is the Allegheny County Housing Authority. |
| Clairton | 4 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Clairton is the Allegheny County Housing Authority. |
| Braddock | 11 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Braddock is the Allegheny County Housing Authority. |
| Rankin | 3 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Rankin is the Allegheny County Housing Authority. |
| Crafton | 1 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Crafton is the Allegheny County Housing Authority. |
| West View | 2 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves West View is the Allegheny County Housing Authority. |
| Braddock Hills | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Braddock Hills is the Allegheny County Housing Authority. |
| Wilmerding | 2 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Wilmerding is the Allegheny County Housing Authority. |
| Dormont | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Dormont is the Allegheny County Housing Authority. |
| Dravosburg | 1 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Dravosburg is the Allegheny County Housing Authority. |
| Wilkinsburg | 10 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Wilkinsburg is the Allegheny County Housing Authority. |
| Indiana | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Indiana is the Allegheny County Housing Authority. |
| Imperial | 2 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Imperial is the Allegheny County Housing Authority. |
| Swissvale | 4 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Swissvale is the Allegheny County Housing Authority. |
| Coraopolis | 8 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Coraopolis is the Allegheny County Housing Authority. |
| Port Vue | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Port Vue is the Allegheny County Housing Authority. |
| Monroeville | 4 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Monroeville is the Allegheny County Housing Authority. |
| Cheswick | 1 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Cheswick is the Allegheny County Housing Authority. |
| Forest Hills | 2 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Forest Hills is the Allegheny County Housing Authority. |
| Oakdale | 1 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Oakdale is the Allegheny County Housing Authority. |
| North Braddock | 2 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves North Braddock is the Allegheny County Housing Authority. |
| Findlay | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Findlay is the Allegheny County Housing Authority. |
| White Oak | 2 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves White Oak is the Allegheny County Housing Authority. |
| Gibsonia | 1 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Gibsonia is the Allegheny County Housing Authority. |
| Clinton | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Clinton is the Allegheny County Housing Authority. |
| Harmar Township | 0 | |
| Ross Township | 1 | |
| Aleppo | 0 | |
| Allison Park | 0 | |
| Aspinwall | 0 | |
| Avalon | 0 | |
| Bairdford | 0 | |
| Bakerstown | 0 | |
| Baldwin | 0 | |
| Baldwinship | 0 | |
| Bell Acres | 0 | |
| Bellevue | 0 | |
| Ben Avon | 0 | |
| Ben Avon Heights | 0 | |
| Bethel Park municipality | 0 | |
| Blawnox | 0 | |
| Boston | 0 | |
| Brackenridge | 3 | |
| Bradford Woods | 1 | |
| Brentwood | 0 | |
| Carnot Moon | 0 | |
| Castle Shannon | 0 | |
| Chalfant | 0 | |
| Churchill | 0 | |
| Collier | 0 | |
| Crescent | 0 | |
| Curtisville | 0 | |
| East Deer | 0 | |
| East McKeesport | 0 | |
| Edgewood | 0 | |
| Edgeworth | 0 | |
| Elizabeth | 0 | |
| Elizabethship | 0 | |
| Emsworth | 0 | |
| Enlow | 0 | |
| Etna | 0 | |
| Fawn | 0 | |
| Findlayship | 0 | |
| Forward | 0 | |
| Fox Chapel | 0 | |
| Franklin Park | 0 | |
| Frazer | 0 | |
| Glassport | 1 | |
| Glenfield | 0 | |
| Glen Osborne | 0 | |
| Glenshaw | 0 | |
| Greenock | 0 | |
| Green Tree | 0 | |
| Hampton | 0 | |
| Harmar | 0 | |
| Harrison Township | 3 | |
| Harwick | 0 | |
| Haysville | 0 | |
| Heidelberg | 0 | |
| Homestead | 9 | |
| Indianaship | 0 | |
| Ingram | 0 | |
| Jefferson Hills | 0 | |
| Kennedy | 0 | |
| Kilbuck | 0 | |
| Leet | 0 | |
| Leetsdale | 1 | |
| Liberty | 1 | |
| Lincoln | 0 | |
| McCandless | 0 | |
| McDonald | 1 | |
| McKeesport | 19 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves McKeesport is the McKeesport Housing Authority. |
| McKees Rocks | 16 | |
| Marshall | 0 | |
| Monroeville municipality | 0 | |
| Moon | 1 | |
| Mount Lebanon | 0 | |
| Mount Oliver | 0 | |
| Neville | 0 | |
| Noblestown | 0 | |
| North Fayette | 0 | |
| North Versaillesship | 0 | |
| O'Hara | 0 | |
| Ohio | 0 | |
| Penn Hillsship | 0 | |
| Pennsbury Village | 0 | |
| Pine | 0 | |
| Pleasant Hills | 0 | |
| Plum | 1 | |
| Rennerdale | 0 | |
| Reserve | 0 | |
| Richland | 0 | |
| Robinson | 0 | |
| Ross | 0 | |
| Rosslyn Farms | 0 | |
| Scott | 0 | |
| Sewickley | 0 | |
| Sewickley Heights | 0 | |
| Sewickley Hills | 0 | |
| Shaler | 0 | |
| South Fayette | 0 | |
| South Park | 0 | |
| South Park Township | 1 | |
| South Versailles | 0 | |
| Springdale | 3 | |
| Springdaleship | 0 | |
| Stowe | 0 | |
| Sturgeon | 0 | |
| Thornburg | 0 | |
| Trafford | 1 | |
| Upper St. Clairship | 0 | |
| Upper St. Clair | 0 | |
| Versailles | 0 | |
| Wall | 1 | |
| West Deer | 0 | |
| West Elizabeth | 0 | |
| West Homestead | 0 | |
| Whitaker | 0 | |
| Whitehall | 5 | |
| Wilkins | 0 | |
| Carnot-Moon | 0 |
