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- Mercer County Housing Authority Public Housing is open.
- Lavigne Manor Elderly Senior is open.
- Patterson/Landay Apartments Project-Based is open.
Arlington Manor
Wright Village
Reynolds West Estates
Wade D. Mertz Towers
Woodside Apartments
College View Towers
Geraldine Apartments
Shenango Park Apartments
There are 409 low-income apartments in Mercer County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Mercer County, Pennsylvania can range from $473 to $717 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 2,026 low-income homes in Mercer County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $301 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on June 25th, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Mercer County, 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 |
|---|---|
| Mercer County Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Mercer County, Pennsylvania Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Mercer County, Pennsylvania
Mercer County features 2,026 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 Mercer County, Pennsylvania
There are 409 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Mercer County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Mercer County, Pennsylvania
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Mercer County landlords $500 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Mercer County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Mercer County, Pennsylvania for a two-bedroom apartment is between $761 and $930.
2024 Mercer County, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer County, Pennsylvania Fair Market Rent | $656 | $661 | $845 | $1,148 | $1,233 |
| Mercer County, Pennsylvania Payment Standard Range | $590 to $722 | $595 to $727 | $761 to $930 | $1,033 to $1,263 | $1,110 to $1,356 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Mercer County, PA Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 49 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 2,499 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 2,026 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 26.31% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.12 |
| Average Household Size | 2.37 |
| Median Household Income | $44,156 ±$997 |
| Median Rent | $621 ±$22 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 41.97% ± 3.01pp |
| Total Population | 115,320 |
Population and Household Demographics
Mercer County is a county in Pennsylvania with a population of 115,320. There are 45,546 households in the county with an average household size of 2.37 persons. 26.31% of households in Mercer County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Mercer County
The median gross income for households in Mercer County is $44,156 a year, or $3,680 a month. The median rent for the county is $621 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Mercer County, a household making less than $2,070 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 41.97% of households who rent are overburdened in Mercer County.
Area Median Income In Mercer County
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.
In Mercer County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $76,200
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 Mercer County
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 Mercer County
| 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 Mercer County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$16,350 | $19,720 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Mercer County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$27,250 | $31,150 | $35,050 | $38,900 | $42,050 | $45,150 | $48,250 | $51,350 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Mercer County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$43,600 | $49,800 | $56,050 | $62,250 | $67,250 | $72,250 | $77,200 | $82,200 |
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