Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Erie, PA 16501
10 affordable buildings in 16501 · 47 more within 5 mi
Erie, PA 16501 has 10 income-restricted buildings: 4 tax credit, 2 public housing, 6 Section 8, and 3 senior. 47 more are listed within 5 miles. These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
In 16501
Friendship Apts.
111 E 11th St, Erie, PA 16501
200 units · 1 BR
- Apply through Housing Authority of the City of Erie
- Residents waited about 21 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Joseph A. Schmid Towers
153 E 6th St, Erie, PA 16501
193 units · 1 BR
- Apply through Housing Authority of the City of Erie
- Residents waited about 24 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Richford Arms
515 State St, Erie, PA 16501
106 units · 100 income-restricted · 1 BR · People with disabilities
No buildings in 16501 match this filter.
Nearby
The 20 closest of 47 in nearby ZIPs. Pick a ZIP below to see all of them.
North Coast Place
326 W 18th Street, Erie, PA 16502
0.4 mi away
10 units · 1 BR · People with disabilities
655-57 W 9th St
655 W Ninth St, Erie, PA 16502
0.4 mi away
2 units · 1 income-restricted · 3 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
424 Chestnut St
424 Chestnut St, Erie, PA 16507
0.6 mi away
1 unit · 2 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
418 Chestnut St
418 Chestnut St, Erie, PA 16507
0.6 mi away
2 units · 2 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
417-419 Chestnut St
417 Chestnut St, Erie, PA 16507
0.6 mi away
3 units · 3–4+ BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
412 Chestnut St
412 Chestnut St, Erie, PA 16507
0.6 mi away
2 units · 2 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Highpoint Towers
2314 Sassafras St, Erie, PA 16502
0.8 mi away
133 units · 132 income-restricted · 1–2 BR · People with disabilities
Bayview Apts.
1039 West 5th Street, Erie, PA 16507
0.9 mi away
11 units · 1 BR · People with disabilities
Lake City
318 E 17th St Apt 1, Erie, PA 16503
0.9 mi away
327 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Housing Authority of the City of Erie
- Residents waited about 22 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
- Several buildings — call for addresses
Midtown Revitalization
1326 Parade St, Erie, PA 16503
0.9 mi away
25 units · 1–3 BR
- Several buildings — call for addresses
Independence House
956 W Second St, Erie, PA 16507
1 mi away
36 units · 1 BR · People with disabilities
No nearby buildings match this filter.
Rents and income limits in 16501
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,100/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $44,000/yr
- Renters in 16501 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 46%
Income limits (2026)
Erie, PA area · median family income $88,600. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $18,650 | $31,050 | $49,650 |
| 2 | $21,640 | $35,450 | $56,750 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $39,900 | $63,850 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $44,300 | $70,900 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $47,850 | $76,600 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $51,400 | $82,250 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $54,950 | $87,950 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $58,500 | $93,600 |
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 | 16501 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $760 | $753 |
| 1 bedroom | $860 | $851 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,100 | $1,091 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,520 | $1,564 |
Wider area = Erie, PA. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,100 (16550) to $1,410 (16506).
Census figures for 16501 (2020–2024 average): median rent $521. Median household income $16,394. 98% of homes are rented. 46% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 28% 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 16501's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 16501Frequently Asked Questions
Is there Section 8 housing in Erie, PA 16501?
Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Erie, PA 16501, 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 Erie, PA 16501 have openings?
These lists for Erie, PA 16501 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 Erie, PA 16501?
Use the phone number on each building card in Erie, PA 16501. 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 Erie, PA 16501?
In Erie, PA 16501, 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 16501?
This directory lists 10 income-restricted buildings in Erie, PA 16501. 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 16501?
Yes — this page also lists 47 income-restricted buildings in ZIP codes near Erie, PA 16501 (within about 5 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.
People Also Ask
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Erie, PA 16501?
Most income-restricted buildings in Erie, PA 16501 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 $31,050, and $44,300 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($49,650 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 Erie, PA 16501?
For many programs in Erie, PA 16501, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $31,050 a year for 1 person and $44,300 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $49,650 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 Erie, PA 16501?
There is no single waiting list for Erie, PA 16501. 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 Erie, PA 16501?
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 public housing, project-based Section 8, tax-credit apartments in Erie, PA 16501. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Erie, PA 16501?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Erie, PA 16501, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Erie, PA 16501 is $1,100 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 Erie, PA 16501?
A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Erie, PA 16501. 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 Erie, PA 16501?
Yes — this directory flags senior (often 62+) buildings in Erie, PA 16501. 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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