Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Verona, PA 15147
9 affordable buildings in 15147 · 106 more within 6 mi
Verona, PA 15147 has 9 income-restricted buildings: 3 tax credit, 6 Section 8, and 4 senior. 106 more are listed within 6 miles. These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
In 15147
Emerald Hills Retirement Res
5785 Saltsburg Rd, Verona, PA 15147
52 units · 44 income-restricted · 1–2 BR
118 Newfield Dr
118 Newfield Dr, Verona, PA 15147
1 unit · 3 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
No buildings in 15147 match this filter.
Nearby
The 20 closest of 106 in nearby ZIPs. Pick a ZIP below to see all of them.
Blawnox Apts
701 Center Ave, Blawnox, PA 15238
1.8 mi away
90 units · 1 BR
- Apply through Allegheny County Housing Authority
- Most residents are 62 or older
Highland Manor Apts III
300 Dorothy Dr, Penn Hills, PA 15235
2 mi away
96 units · 24 income-restricted · 1–3 BR
Penn Arbors
10918 Frankstown Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15235
2.3 mi away
125 units · 124 income-restricted · 1 BR
Jefferson Manor
201 Jefferson Rd, Penn Hills, PA 15235
2.3 mi away
185 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Allegheny County Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 35 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Penn Hills Group Home
321 Hershey Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15235
2.5 mi away
6 units · 1 BR · People with disabilities
Meadows Apts
201 Station St, Penn Hills, PA 15235
2.5 mi away
79 units · 1 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Churchill/Melvin Ct
10601 Lindberg Ave, Penn Hills, PA 15235
2.8 mi away
43 units · 1–2 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Lavender Heights
100 Lavender Heights Court, Penn Hills, PA 15235
2.9 mi away
24 units · 1–2 BR · People with disabilities
- Apply through Allegheny County Housing Authority
2348 School St
2348 School St, Penn Hills, PA 15235
2.9 mi away
1 unit · 2 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Douglas Plaza Apts.
2407 Laketon Road, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
3.3 mi away
248 units · 181 income-restricted · Studio–1 BR
Marian Plaza
8601 Bricelyn St, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
3.5 mi away
51 units · 50 income-restricted · 1 BR · People with disabilities
Bry Mard Apts.
8630 Bricelyn St, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
3.6 mi away
37 units · 36 income-restricted · Studio
Campania #2
7262 Campania Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
3.6 mi away
1 unit · 4+ BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
No nearby buildings match this filter.
Rents and income limits in 15147
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,350/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $54,000/yr
- Renters in 15147 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 52%
Income limits (2026)
Pittsburgh, PA area · median family income $110,400. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $23,200 | $38,650 | $61,850 |
| 2 | $26,500 | $44,200 | $70,650 |
| 3 | $29,800 | $49,700 | $79,500 |
| 4 | $33,100 | $55,200 | $88,300 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $59,650 | $95,400 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $64,050 | $102,450 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $68,450 | $109,500 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $72,900 | $116,600 |
Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.
Fair market rents (2027)
HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.
| Size | 15147 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,040 | $1,075 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,110 | $1,146 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,350 | $1,389 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,720 | $1,773 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,870 | $1,925 |
Wider area = Pittsburgh, PA. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,190 (15144) to $1,790 (15206).
Census figures for 15147 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,127. Median household income $66,757. 30% of homes are rented. 52% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 27% pay half or more.
Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share
Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 15147's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 15147Frequently Asked Questions
Is there Section 8 housing in Verona, PA 15147?
Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Verona, PA 15147, including project-based Section 8 apartments (the subsidy stays with the unit), public housing, tax-credit, and USDA rural rentals. Housing Choice Vouchers are different: you apply with the local housing authority and can use them at a private landlord. Estimate your voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
Do affordable housing buildings in Verona, PA 15147 have openings?
These lists for Verona, PA 15147 don't show openings. Call the property (or the housing authority, for public housing) to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
How do I apply for affordable housing in Verona, PA 15147?
Use the phone number on each building card in Verona, PA 15147. Public housing is run by the local housing authority — apply with them, not at the building. USDA rural rentals can also be found through USDA's property search.
What counts as affordable housing in Verona, PA 15147?
In Verona, PA 15147, this directory lists income-restricted rentals from HUD tax-credit (LIHTC) records, public housing, HUD-assisted buildings (including project-based Section 8, 202, and 811), and USDA Rural Development.
How many affordable housing buildings are in ZIP 15147?
This directory lists 9 income-restricted buildings in Verona, PA 15147. The list does not show vacancies — call each property or the housing authority to ask about openings and waiting lists.
Is there affordable housing near 15147?
Yes — this page also lists 106 income-restricted buildings in ZIP codes near Verona, PA 15147 (within about 6 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.
People Also Ask
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Verona, PA 15147?
Most income-restricted buildings in Verona, PA 15147 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $38,650, and $55,200 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($61,850 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in Verona, PA 15147?
For many programs in Verona, PA 15147, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $38,650 a year for 1 person and $55,200 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $61,850 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How long is the waiting list for Section 8 in Verona, PA 15147?
There is no single waiting list for Verona, PA 15147. Public housing, project-based Section 8, and tax-credit buildings each keep their own list. Housing Choice Voucher lists at the housing authority open only sometimes and can stay closed for years. This directory does not show which lists are open — call the number on each card. Some public housing cards show HUD's reported wait in months.
What is the difference between Section 8 and public housing in Verona, PA 15147?
Public housing is owned by a housing authority — you apply with that agency, not at the building. Project-based Section 8 is a HUD contract on a private building; the subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority and can use it at a landlord who takes it. This page lists project-based Section 8, tax-credit apartments in Verona, PA 15147. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Verona, PA 15147?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Verona, PA 15147, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Verona, PA 15147 is $1,350 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.
Can I use a Section 8 voucher at affordable apartments in Verona, PA 15147?
A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Verona, PA 15147. Project-based Section 8 units already have a subsidy on the apartment — you apply there, not with a tenant voucher. For a voucher, apply with the housing authority, then ask each landlord. Estimate your share with the Section 8 calculator.
Is there senior affordable housing in Verona, PA 15147?
Yes — this directory flags senior (often 62+) buildings in Verona, PA 15147. Use the Seniors filter on the list. Age rules vary; call to confirm.
Nearby ZIP codes
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying.
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