Affordable Housing In Lawrence County
Pennsylvania
27 Low Income Apartment Communities In Lawrence County
Neshannock Woods
Westfield Apartments
Vista South Apartments
Highland Terrace
Housing Authorities that serve Lawrence County
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing; Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
There are 27 low income housing apartment communities offering 1,514 affordable apartments for rent in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
Income Based Apartments in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
Lawrence County features 1,276 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 Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
There are 238 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Lawrence County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Lawrence County landlords $400 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Lawrence County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania for a two-bedroom apartment is between $687 and $839.
2020 Lawrence 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 | $497 | $580 | $763 | $951 | $1,092 |
| Payment Standard Range | $447 to $547 | $522 to $638 | $687 to $839 | $856 to $1,046 | $983 to $1,201 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Lawrence County, PA Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 27 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 1,514 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 1,276 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 26.09% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.07 |
| Average Household Size | 2.38 |
| Median Household Income | $44,571 ±$1,352 |
| Median Rent | $630 ±$21 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 44.53% ± 3.08pp |
| Total Population | 89,162 |
Population and Household Demographics
Lawrence County is a county in Pennsylvania with a population of 89,162. There are 36,435 households in the county with an average household size of 2.38 persons. 26.09% of households in Lawrence County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Lawrence County
The median gross income for households in Lawrence County is $44,571 a year, or $3,714 a month. The median rent for the county is $630 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Lawrence County, a household making less than $2,100 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 44.53% of households who rent are overburdened in Lawrence County.
Area Median Income In Lawrence 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 Lawrence County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $69,200
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 Lawrence 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 HUD Rental Assistance in Lawrence County
| Income | 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% of Median | $14,550 | $17,240 | $21,720 | $26,200 | $30,680 | $35,160 | $39,640 | $44,120 |
| 50% of Median | $24,250 | $27,700 | $31,150 | $34,600 | $37,400 | $40,150 | $42,950 | $45,700 |
| 80% of Median | $38,750 | $44,300 | $49,850 | $55,350 | $59,800 | $64,250 | $68,650 | $73,100 |
Cities In Lawrence County
Select A City to View its Apartment Communities and Waiting Lists.
| City | Served By |
|---|---|
| Avoca | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Avoca is the Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence. |
| Bessemer | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Bessemer is the Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence. |
| Chewton | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Chewton is the Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence. |
| Ellport | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Ellport is the Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence. |
| Enon Valley | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Enon Valley is the Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence. |
| Frizzleburg | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Frizzleburg is the Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence. |
| Hickory | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Hickory is the Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence. |
| Little Beaver | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Little Beaver is the Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence. |
| Mahoning | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Mahoning is the Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence. |
| Neshannock | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Neshannock is the Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence. |
| New Beaver | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves New Beaver is the Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence. |
| New Bedford | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves New Bedford is the Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence. |
| New Castle | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves New Castle is the Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence. |
| New Castle Northwest | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves New Castle Northwest is the Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence. |
| New Wilmington | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves New Wilmington is the Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence. |
| North Beaver | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves North Beaver is the Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence. |
| Oakland | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Oakland is the Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence. |
| Oakwood | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Oakwood is the Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence. |
| Perry | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Perry is the Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence. |
| Plain Grove | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Plain Grove is the Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence. |
| Pulaski | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Pulaski is the Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence. |
| S.N.P.J. | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves S.N.P.J. is the Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence. |
| Scott | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Scott is the Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence. |
| Shenango | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Shenango is the Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence. |
| Slippery Rock | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Slippery Rock is the Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence. |
| South New Castle | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves South New Castle is the Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence. |
| Taylor | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Taylor is the Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence. |
| Union | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Union is the Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence. |
| Volant | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Volant is the Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence. |
| Wampum | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Wampum is the Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence. |
| Washington | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Washington is the Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence. |
| Wayne | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Wayne is the Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence. |
| West Pittsburg | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves West Pittsburg is the Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence. |
| Williams | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Williams is the Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence. |
| Wilmington | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Wilmington is the Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence. |
