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There are 30 low-income apartments in Harrison Township that offer reduced rents to eligible households.
Rental assistance programs support 0 low-income homes in Harrison Township where households pay rent based on how much they earn.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on May 8th, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Harrison Township, Pennsylvania
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Allegheny County Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing; Family Self-Sufficiency |
Harrison Township, Pennsylvania Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Harrison Township, Pennsylvania
Harrison Township features 0 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Harrison Township, Pennsylvania
There are 30 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Harrison Township.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Harrison Township, Pennsylvania
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Harrison Township landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in Harrison Township.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Harrison Township, Pennsylvania for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,045 and $1,277.
2024 Harrison Township, Pennsylvania Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Township, Pennsylvania Fair Market Rent | $917 | $965 | $1,161 | $1,474 | $1,605 |
| Harrison Township, Pennsylvania Payment Standard Range | $825 to $1,009 | $869 to $1,062 | $1,045 to $1,277 | $1,327 to $1,621 | $1,445 to $1,766 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Harrison Township, PA Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 4 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 262 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 0 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | % |
| Average Renter Household Size | 0.00 |
| Average Household Size | 0.00 |
| Median Household Income | $0 ±$0 |
| Median Rent | $0 ±$0 |
| Total Population | 0 |
Population and Household Demographics
Harrison Township is a city in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania with a population of 0. There are 0 households in the city with an average household size of 0.00 persons. % of households in Harrison Township are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Harrison Township
The median gross income for households in Harrison Township is $0 a year, or $0 a month. The median rent for the city is $0 a month.
Area Median Income In Harrison Township
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
HUD often uses an area larger than a city to determine the AMI because HUD anticipates those searching for housing will look beyond individual cities during their housing search. For Harrison Township, the AMI is calculated from all households within Allegheny County.
In Harrison Township, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $102,600
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in Harrison Township
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in Harrison Township
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the Harrison Township AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$21,100 | $24,100 | $27,100 | $30,100 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Harrison Township AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$35,150 | $40,200 | $45,200 | $50,200 | $54,250 | $58,250 | $62,250 | $66,300 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Harrison Township AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$56,250 | $64,250 | $72,300 | $80,300 | $86,750 | $93,150 | $99,600 | $106,000 |
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