375 N Craig St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Waiting List Forecast: Likely Long or Closed for Rent Assisted units, and Likely Short or None for other affordable units
Verified for 2023 by Lorena Bentley| Rent | Beds | Baths | SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call for Rents† | 1 - 2 Beds | 1 Bath | 700 - 800 Sq Ft |
Since this property is a LIHTC property that may have rental assistance for some or all units, there might be seperate or split waiting lists for rental assistance and non-rental assistance units. In this case, the rental assistance waiting list can be much longer than properties without rental assistance. The non-rental assistance units waiting list is likely much shorter or it may not have a waiting list at all. You should contact the property to verify.
Note: Affordable Housing Online has not confirmed the waiting list status directly with the property. This waiting list status forecast is based on our housing experts' knowledge of similar properties. You should always confirm this status directly with the property.
Located in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh, Moorhead Tower is specifically designed for the visually impaired, the elderly, and people with disabilities. It is the first apartment building of its kind in the city of Pittsburgh and contains 142 apartments: 127 one-bedroom and 15 two bedrooms. There is a brand new Connected Living Computer Center, a Fitness Center, a Wellness Office and a large Community Room on the 15th floor with great views of the city. There is also a dog walking area off the 2nd floor.
Moorhead Tower Apartments, a Beacon Community, provides superior housing, supportive services and programming to help residents lead a healthy, social and productive life. Beacon has developed a comprehensive program to enhance the lives of senior and disabled residents living in our communities. Living Well by Design® represents a holistic approach to providing resident services with a focus on education, wellness, and community building activities. Beacon has demonstrated that providing an integrated and comprehensive service program enables people to remain independent longer. Beacon's Wellness Program aligns with HUD's initiative that integrating housing and health services is critical for successful aging in place and helping people with disabilities remain in their home and community.
Beacon Communities is proud to announce that Moorhead Tower is now a smoke-free community effective August 1, 2015. Smoke-free means that smoking is not permitted on the property, including apartment homes, common areas, parking lots, landscaped areas or at any Beacon corporate office. Thank you for respecting this smoke-free community.
This LIHTC property is among the most common types of affordable rental housing in the United States. The LIHTC program only provides subsidies to the building’s owner at construction. The LIHTC program doesn't provide direct subsidies to the residents, but the owner must set rents affordable to low-income renters in the area. This property does participate in the Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance program and your rent would be subsidized and based on your income. You would not pay more than 30% of your income for rent. To qualify, you must earn 50% or less of the Area Median Income (AMI), which you can find on this page’s income chart. LIHTC properties tend to have shorter waiting lists however, since Moorhead Tower Apartments has a project-based subsidy, the waiting list is likely much longer than other local LIHTC properties. LIHTC properties nationwide are required to accept housing vouchers however, since this property has a Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance contract, your Section 8 voucher can not be used here. LIHTC properties were first built in the late 1980's and the LIHTC program funds the renovation of older properties. Because they tend to be newer or renovated, these properties are more likely to have larger units, more amenities, and greater tenant service offerings than other affordable housing programs. This property might be right for you if you need help paying your rent and are willing to wait for a longer waiting list.
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| Unit (Bd/Ba) | Ft2 | Rent |
|---|---|---|
| One Bedroom (1/1) | 700ft2 | Call for Price† |
| Two Bedroom (2/1) | 800ft2 | Call for Price† |
| AMI* | 1 person | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI for PBRA Units | $21,100 / year | $24,100 / year | $27,100 / year | $30,100 / year |
| 50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $35,150 / year | $40,200 / year | $45,200 / year | $50,200 / year |
| 50% AMI for PBRA Units | $35,150 / year | $40,200 / year | $45,200 / year | $50,200 / year |
| 60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $42,180 / year | $48,240 / year | $54,240 / year | $60,240 / year |
| 80% AMI for PBRA Units | $56,250 / year | $64,250 / year | $72,300 / year | $80,300 / year |
*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.
Does Moorhead Tower Apartments have a waiting list?
Moorhead Tower Apartments probably has a waiting list. Since our research has shown there is a project-based rental assistance associated with this property, the waiting list would be for the rent-assisted units. We haven't confirmed if this is the case, so you should contact the property to confirm.
Are rents subsidized at Moorhead Tower Apartments?
We believe rents are most likely subsidized at all or some of the units since our research has turned up at least one public housing or rental assistance contract probably associated with this property.
What property management company manges Moorhead Tower Apartments?
Moorhead Tower Apartments is managed by Beacon Communities LLC headquartered in Boston, MA.
In addition to Moorhead Tower Apartments, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Pittsburgh?
In addition to Moorhead Tower Apartments, we list 225 other affordable properties in Pittsburgh. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 15944 affordable units in Pittsburgh.
When was the Moorhead Tower Apartments listing last updated?
Moorhead Tower Apartments listing on Affordable Housing Online was last updated on 01/02/2023 by Lorena Bentley. Remember, a property's status can change so you should contact the property to confirm.
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