Prospect Terrace and Sheldon Park Public Housing Waiting List is Closed as of November 2024. The waiting list was last open in May 2021 and remains closed.

Ayat Elkarib

Analysis by Ayat Elkarib

Last Updated: February, 23rd 2024

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This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

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The Allegheny County Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list for apartments at Prospect Terrace and Sheldon Park is closed

The ACHA last accepted applications for this waiting list from May 7, 2021, until further notice. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

  • Prospect Terrace (1, 2, 3, & 4 Bedrooms)
  • Sheldon Park (1 & 3 Bedrooms)

There were two ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Complete the online application.
  2. In person applications were accepted at the Allegheny County Housing Authority Central Office.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Category 1 Preferences: (1) Applicants for whom a law enforcement agency is seeking housing as an accommodation for its witness protection or confidential informant programs; and (2) police officers whose residency is needed to increase security for public housing residents, (3) a household evicted due to a resident or guest who is subsequently found innocent of the charge that led to eviction or the charge is dismissed and (4) victims of domestic violence.
  • Category 2 Preference: (1) veterans with an honorable discharge or current military service (Spouse only) who is not currently housed in an Allegheny County Housing Authority project-based assisted unit. Residents of the Allegheny County Housing Authority public housing program asked to move due to the modernization of his or her unit or community regardless of whether the waiting list is open or closed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the ACHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the ACHA public notice on June 6, 2022.

Prospect Terrace and Sheldon Park Public Housing Applicant Preferences

Prospect Terrace and Sheldon Park has preferences for: Victims of Domestic Violence, Veterans. Preferences are not required but Public Housing applicants that meet these criteria will be moved up the waiting list.

Allegheny County Housing Authority

Prospect Terrace and Sheldon Park Public Housing Waiting List is managed by Allegheny County Housing Authority.

Allegheny County Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 9,390 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

This housing agency serves Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

What should I do after applying to the Allegheny County Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

After applying, it's a good practice to keep a record of any application that you submit. This will help you keep track of your application, and is especially useful if you apply to multiple waiting lists. You can do this easily with a document on your computer or mobile device, and also with a notebook or piece of paper.

Make sure to write down your application or confirmation number with the application details. This number will be important to reference in the future. Once you have this information written, keep it stored in a place that's easy to access when you need it.

With this information safely stored, all you have left to do is wait to find out if you've been selected for the waiting list.

When will I know if I've been selected for the Allegheny County Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

Depending on the area, it may take weeks or even months to know if you've been selected for the waiting list. Your wait for an announcement is usually the longest in areas with large populations and a high demand for housing assistance.

Check if the public notice states when the housing authority plans to announce the results, or how long it may take to review applications. Contact the housing authority if this information isn't available.

How do I know if I've been added to the Allegheny County Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

Once all applications are reviewed, the housing authority will either contact everyone who has been placed on the waiting list, or message everyone who applied to check their results.

The housing authority will use the contact information you give in the application to reach you (usually by mail, email, or phone). For this reason, it is very important to put valid contact information on your application. Make sure you keep your contact information up to date, and that you respond quickly if any further action is required.

If you don't get contacted by the housing authority, it might mean that you were not chosen for the waiting list. Sometimes, housing authorities do not contact applicants who were not placed on the waiting list. Check with the housing authority for confirmation.

How can I check my status on the Allegheny County Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

To check your status on the waiting list, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or visit the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to check your status.

Some housing authorities will give your spot on the waiting list, but others might only confirm that you're still on the waiting list. Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when checking your status.

How long will it take to get to the top of the Allegheny County Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

The wait to reach the top of this waiting list will be different for everyone.

This waiting list has at least one preference, so those who qualify will have a shorter wait than those who don't. After sorting preferences, applicants are placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received by the housing authority. So applying soon after the waiting list opens will give you a shorter wait than those who wait to apply after you.

If you are closer to the top of the waiting list, your wait may be just weeks or months long. But if you're closer to the end of the waiting list, it could take years to reach the top.

How do I update my application for the Allegheny County Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

To update your waiting list application, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or submit a form to the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to update your application.

Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when updating your application.

When can I apply for a Allegheny County Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list that is closed?

You cannot apply for a waiting list that is closed until it is reopened by the housing authority. It is not known when the housing authority will announce the next opening.

For the Allegheny County Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list, how do I apply online?

To apply online, an electronic form must be submitted to the housing authority on the internet. Many online applications require an account to be created to log in, and also a valid email address.

For the Allegheny County Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list, how do I apply in person?

To apply in person, a paper form must be completed at a location set by the housing authority. This place may be a housing authority office, local government building, or another location that is helping with the waiting list opening.

How is a Allegheny County Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list sorted by date and time?

A waiting list sorted by date and time orders applicants who are selected for the waiting list by the date and time the housing authority receives the application. Those who apply earlier will generally be placed higher on the waiting list.

Who lives in Allegheny County Housing Authority Public Housing units?

If you are considering applying to live in a Public Housing unit, you may be interested to know who already lives in these units, and what the households tend to look like. Fortunately, we can provide some helpful statistics using HUD's 2023 Picture of Subsidized Households. The following data describes the economic and demographic characteristics of renters who live in Public Housing units provided by Allegheny County Housing Authority.

How many renters live in Public Housing units provided by Allegheny County Housing Authority?

At the start of 2024, Allegheny County Housing Authority was managing 2,766 Public Housing units. Of the total number of units managed, there were 2,600 units occupied. This represents 94% of the total number of Public Housing units managed by Allegheny County Housing Authority.

According to HUD, there is a total of 3,957 people living in Public Housing units managed by Allegheny County Housing Authority, with the average number of people per household being 2.

How long did current Allegheny County Housing Authority Public Housing tenants spend on a waiting list before occupying a Public Housing unit?

The 2,600 households living in Public Housing units at the start of 2024 waited on average 27 months before being able to move in. Of those households, 338 occupied their unit in the last year. This represents 13 percent of Public Housing tenants in units managed by Allegheny County Housing Authority.

Are there any Allegheny County Housing Authority Public Housing units not occupied?

The Allegheny County Housing Authority Public Housing program that this waiting list covers had 94% of its units occupied by households with 6% unoccupied at the start of 2024.

How many Allegheny County Housing Authority Public Housing households have children?

Of the 2,600 Public Housing households in units managed by Allegheny County Housing Authority, 581 have at least one child. There are 28 two-parent households in the Allegheny County Housing Authority Public Housing units, and 553 single-parent households. There were 553 households with children with a female head of household.

How much do Allegheny County Housing Authority Public Housing households earn?

The average annual household income for Allegheny County Housing Authority Public Housing tenant households is $16,849 The average annual income per person is $10,696 The average Public Housing household annual income is 23% of the local Area Median Income.

Allegheny County Housing Authority Public Housing household annual income
Annual Income Range ($) Number of Households % of Vouchers
Less than $5,000 182 7%
$5,000 - $9,999 130 5%
$10,000 - $14,999 1,092 42%
$15,000 - $19,999 416 16%
$20,000+ 806 31%

What is the source of income for Allegheny County Housing Authority Public Housing households?

Of all Public Housing households, 470 (17%) receive the majority of their income from wages and/or business. 55 (2%) households receive the majority of their income from welfare programs like TANF, General Assistance or Public Assistance. 1,992 (72%) households derive the majority of their income from some other source (other than wage or welfare).

How much does a Allegheny County Housing Authority Public Housing unit cost?

For the Allegheny County Housing Authority Public Housing program, the federal government covers the cost of, on average, $788 per month for each household, which equates to annual cost of $9,456.

How much does the average Allegheny County Housing Authority Public Housing tenant pay per month in rent?

HUD refers to the portion of rent paid by the tenant as the Total Tenant Payment, or Family Expenditure.

For the Allegheny County Housing Authority Public Housing program, the average family expenditure is $367 per month or $4,404 per year. The combined payment from all tenants in the program is $954,200 per month, which is $11,450,400 per year.

What is the average utility cost paid by Allegheny County Housing Authority Public Housing renters?

The average cost of utilities for renters in this program is $193 per month. It is important to note this is not the actual cost renters will pay for utilities, but an estimate based on the energy cost estimates of the program.

What size are most Allegheny County Housing Authority Public Housing units?

Of the 2,766 households living in Public Housing units, 1,742 (67%) live in a studio or one-bedroom unit, 494 (19%) rent a 2-bedroom rental home and 364 (14%) have a 3-bedroom or larger rental. 9% of Public Housing households are overhoused with more bedrooms than people in the household.

What is the race and ethnicity of Allegheny County Housing Authority Public Housing households?

55% of Allegheny County Housing Authority Public Housing program households have a minority head of household who is Black, Native American, Asian or Pacific Islander; or of Hispanic ethnicity.

Racial/ethnic makeup of Allegheny County Housing Authority Public Housing tenants
Race Number of Households % of Households
Asian/Pacific Islander 26 1%
Black Non-Hispanic 1,352 52%
Native American/Alaskan 0 0%
White Non-Hispanic 1,170 45%
Black Hispanic 26 1%
White Hispanic 26 1%
Other Hispanic 0 0%

What are the ages of tenant heads of households in the Allegheny County Housing Authority Public Housing program?

Age Range of Head of Household Number of Households % of Households
Under 24 104 4%
25-50/td> 754 29%
51-61 338 13%
62-84 1,222 47%
85 or Older 182 7%
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