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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In York, PA

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the York County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2024 in York, PA.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
York County, PA$105,100Very Low Income (50%)$36,800$42,050$47,300$52,550$56,800
Extremely Low Income (30%)$22,100$25,250$28,400$31,550$36,580
Low Income (80%) $58,900$67,300$75,700$84,100$90,850

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In York, PA

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in York, PA. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for York, PA York County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$861Estimated $258.30 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$951Estimated $285.30 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1197Estimated $359.10 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1595Estimated $478.50 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In York, PA

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

York Ymca Sro Project

310 W Philadelphia St
York, PA - 17401
Total Apartment Units: 120

Sherrill Apartments

7 W Philadelphia St
York, PA - 17401
Total Apartment Units: 20
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 20
1 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 1987
Family Apartments: YES

222 W College Ave

222 W College Ave
York, PA - 17401
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1988
Family Apartments: YES

131 E Maple St

131 E Maple St
York, PA - 17401
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1
4 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1989
Family Apartments: YES

Hudson Park Towers

401 Ridge Ave
York, PA - 17403
Total Apartment Units: 70
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 70
1 Bedroom apartments 60
2 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 1990
Family Apartments: YES

Parkside Towers


York, PA - 17408
Total Apartment Units: 82
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 82
1 Bedroom apartments 9
2 Bedroom apartments 38
3 Bedroom apartments 35
Years In Service Since: 1990
Family Apartments: YES

Helfrich Building

236 S George St
York, PA - 17401
Total Apartment Units: 9
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 9
1 Bedroom apartments 2
2 Bedroom apartments 6
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1992
Family Apartments: YES

Dutch Kitchen

381 W Market St
York, PA - 17401
Total Apartment Units: 59
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 59
Years In Service Since: 1993

George Street Project

300 S George St
York, PA - 17401
Total Apartment Units: 36
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 36
1 Bedroom apartments 5
2 Bedroom apartments 25
3 Bedroom apartments 4
4 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 1993
Family Apartments: YES

Princess Apartments

1239 W Princess St
York, PA - 17404
Total Apartment Units: 28
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 28
1 Bedroom apartments 6
2 Bedroom apartments 22
Years In Service Since: 1993
Family Apartments: YES

Shady Oak Apartments

252 W College Ave
York, PA - 17401
Total Apartment Units: 35
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 35
1 Bedroom apartments 35
Years In Service Since: 1994
Family Apartments: YES

Pullman Building

238 N George St
York, PA - 17401
Total Apartment Units: 23
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 23
1 Bedroom apartments 22
Years In Service Since: 1995
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Yorktowne Apartments

553 W King St
York, PA - 17401
Total Apartment Units: 4
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 4
2 Bedroom apartments 2
3 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 1995
Family Apartments: YES

Wyndamere Apartments

100 Ambleside Dr
York, PA - 17402
Total Apartment Units: 65
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 65
2 Bedroom apartments 40
3 Bedroom apartments 25
Years In Service Since: 1996
Family Apartments: YES

Tyler Run Apartments

2105 Knobhill Rd
York, PA - 17403
Total Apartment Units: 80
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 80
1 Bedroom apartments 80
Years In Service Since: 1997
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Parkview At Manchester Heights

1900 Barley Rd
York, PA - 17408
Total Apartment Units: 64
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 64
1 Bedroom apartments 54
2 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 1999
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Skw Housing Project

423 S George St
York, PA - 17401
Total Apartment Units: 34
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 34
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 8
3 Bedroom apartments 2
4 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 1999
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Smyser Street Apartments

201 N Penn St
York, PA - 17401
Total Apartment Units: 21
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 21
1 Bedroom apartments 3
2 Bedroom apartments 18
Years In Service Since: 1999
Family Apartments: YES

Shelly School Apartments

201 N Adams St
York, PA - 17404
Total Apartment Units: 17
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 17
1 Bedroom apartments 1
2 Bedroom apartments 7
3 Bedroom apartments 9
Years In Service Since: 2001
Family Apartments: YES

York Scattered Site Project

353 W King St
York, PA - 17401
Total Apartment Units: 31
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 31
1 Bedroom apartments 7
2 Bedroom apartments 18
3 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 2002
Family Apartments: YES

Springwood Overlook

2330 Freedom Way
York, PA - 17402
Total Apartment Units: 84
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 84
1 Bedroom apartments 68
2 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Gateway Apartments

1261 W Market St
York, PA - 17404
Total Apartment Units: 33
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 33
1 Bedroom apartments 12
2 Bedroom apartments 18
3 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES

Historic Fairmount Apartments

338 N Beaver St
York, PA - 17401
Total Apartment Units: 38
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 38
1 Bedroom apartments 11
2 Bedroom apartments 13
3 Bedroom apartments 12
4 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES

Waverly Court Apartments At Eastgate

120 Valley Brook Dr
York, PA - 17402
Total Apartment Units: 46
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 46
2 Bedroom apartments 34
3 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES

Stony Brook Gardens

86 Theater Ln
York, PA - 17402
Total Apartment Units: 84
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 84
1 Bedroom apartments 63
2 Bedroom apartments 21
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Carriage Works Apartments

50 S Highland Ave
York, PA - 17404
Total Apartment Units: 80
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 80
1 Bedroom apartments 4
2 Bedroom apartments 55
3 Bedroom apartments 21
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

George Street Commons

233-261 S George St
York, PA - 17401
Total Apartment Units: 28
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 28
2 Bedroom apartments 6
3 Bedroom apartments 22
Years In Service Since: 2013
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Homes At Thackston Park

331 Thackston Ln
York, PA - 17401
Total Apartment Units: 39
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 39
2 Bedroom apartments 17
3 Bedroom apartments 17
4 Bedroom apartments 5
Years In Service Since: 2013
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Westminster Place At Queen St

150 Pauline Dr
York, PA - 17402
Total Apartment Units: 50
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 50
1 Bedroom apartments 40
2 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 2015
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in York, PA

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the York County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Wyndamere Apartments

117 Ambleside Dr
York, PA - 17402
Total Apartment Units: 62
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Cloverfield Kingston House

1500 Rodney Rd
York, PA - 17408
Phone: (717) 764-5464
Total Apartment Units: 102
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

York Towne House

200 N Duke St
York, PA - 17403
Phone: (717) 845-2857
Total Apartment Units: 201
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Village At York

400 East Princess Street
York, PA - 17403
Total Apartment Units: 73
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Penn Apartments

130 S. Beaver St.
York, PA - 17403
Phone: (717) 848-5767 ext. 506
Total Apartment Units: 7
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Delphia House

350 East Philadelphia St
York, PA - 17403
Phone: (717) 843-1064
Total Apartment Units: 103
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Bell House

238 E College Ave
York, PA - 17403
Phone: 717-848-5767
Total Apartment Units: 20
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Cable House

400 E Princess St
York, PA - 17403
Phone: (717) 854-0507
Total Apartment Units: 83
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in PA?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.