Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Paxinos, PA 17860
No income-restricted buildings are listed in 17860 — here are the closest ones.
No income-restricted buildings are listed in Paxinos, PA 17860. 22 income-restricted buildings are listed nearby (within about 10 miles). These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
Closest to 17860
The 20 closest of 22 in nearby ZIPs. Pick a ZIP below to see all of them.
Mountain View Estates, LLC
152 Horvath Dr, Elysburg, PA 17824
2.6 mi away
23 units · 1–2 BR
- 5 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Nottingham Estates
100 Nottingham Dr, Elysburg, PA 17824
2.8 mi away
30 units · 1–2 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Mountainside Estates
2140 Trevorton Rd, Coal Township, PA 17866
3 mi away
36 units · 1–2 BR · People with disabilities
Pine View Apts
100 Nottingham Dr, Elysburg, PA 17824
3.4 mi away
30 units · 1–2 BR
- 4 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Valley Place
33 Columbia Dr, Elysburg, PA 17824
3.5 mi away
32 units · 1 BR
- 2 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Scott Tower/Chestnut Tower
705 Market St Apt 211, Sunbury, PA 17801
3.9 mi away
179 units · 1–2 BR
- Apply through Sunbury Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 2 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Hillcrest Apts
170 E Dewart St, Shamokin, PA 17872
4.1 mi away
202 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Shamokin Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 3 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Madison Court Apartments
614 N Shamokin St, Shamokin, PA 17872
4.2 mi away
32 units · 1–2 BR · People with disabilities
Center City Apts
612 N Shamokin St, Shamokin, PA 17872
4.2 mi away
34 units · 14 income-restricted · 1–2 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Sheridan Court
20 N Sheridan St, Coal Run, PA 17866
5 mi away
40 units · 1 BR
- 2 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Sheridan Court Elderly
Shamokin, PA 17872
7.1 mi away
40 units · 1 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Timberwood Park
301 N 6th St, Kulpmont, PA 17834
7.7 mi away
42 units · 1 BR
- 1 vacant unit reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
New Centrailia Apts
101 Nevada Dr, Kulpmont, PA 17834
8.5 mi away
24 units · 1–2 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Brushwood Apts
149 Nevada Dr, Kulpmont, PA 17834
8.6 mi away
24 units · 1–2 BR
- 3 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Memorial Acres
16 Memorial Acres, Sunbury, PA 17801
9.6 mi away
128 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Sunbury Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 15 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Pleasant Valley Estates
801 W 5th St, Mount Carmel, PA 17851
9.9 mi away
16 units · 1 BR
- 1 vacant unit reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Willow Court
351 S Willow St, Mt Carmel, PA 17851
10.2 mi away
30 units · 1 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
No nearby buildings match this filter.
Rents and income limits in 17860
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,060/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $42,400/yr
Income limits (2026)
Northumberland County, PA area · median family income $85,600. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $18,100 | $30,200 | $48,300 |
| 2 | $21,640 | $34,500 | $55,200 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $38,800 | $62,100 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $43,100 | $68,950 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $46,550 | $74,500 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $50,000 | $80,000 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $53,450 | $85,500 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $56,900 | $91,050 |
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 | 17860 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $760 | $729 |
| 1 bedroom | $920 | $899 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,060 | $1,014 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,390 | $1,320 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,470 | $1,408 |
Wider area = Northumberland County, PA. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,010 (17866) to $1,440 (17822).
Census figures for 17860 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,000 (uncertain estimate). Median household income $92,000. 3% of homes are rented.
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 17860's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 17860Frequently Asked Questions
Is there Section 8 housing in Paxinos, PA 17860?
Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Paxinos, PA 17860, 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 Paxinos, PA 17860 have openings?
These lists for Paxinos, PA 17860 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 Paxinos, PA 17860?
Use the phone number on each building card in Paxinos, PA 17860. 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 Paxinos, PA 17860?
In Paxinos, PA 17860, 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 17860?
No income-restricted buildings are listed in ZIP 17860 right now. 22 nearby buildings are shown on this page. Call to confirm openings.
Is there affordable housing near 17860?
Yes — this page also lists 22 income-restricted buildings in ZIP codes near Paxinos, PA 17860 (within about 10 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.
People Also Ask
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Paxinos, PA 17860?
Most income-restricted buildings in Paxinos, PA 17860 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 $30,200, and $43,100 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($48,300 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 Paxinos, PA 17860?
For many programs in Paxinos, PA 17860, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $30,200 a year for 1 person and $43,100 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $48,300 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 Paxinos, PA 17860?
There is no single waiting list for Paxinos, PA 17860. 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 Paxinos, PA 17860?
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. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Paxinos, PA 17860?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Paxinos, PA 17860, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Paxinos, PA 17860 is $1,060 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 Paxinos, PA 17860?
A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Paxinos, PA 17860. 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 Paxinos, PA 17860?
This page may still list buildings in Paxinos, PA 17860 that accept seniors without being senior-only. Use the filters and call to ask about age set-asides.
Nearby ZIP codes
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026; USDA Rural Development multifamily, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying.
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