Section 8 housing in Wilkes Barre, PA
HUD's records list 7 assisted properties in Wilkes Barre, holding 1,008 subsidized apartments. At these buildings the subsidy stays with the unit, so you apply at the property itself — you do not need a voucher in hand first.
What this list is — and is not
These are HUD-assisted (project-based) properties, published by HUD. This is not a list of private landlords who accept a Housing Choice Voucher. No such official list exists anywhere, and anyone charging you for one is selling guesswork.
Each property runs its own waiting list, separate from the housing authority's. Call before you visit — some have been full for years, others open up without notice.
HUD-assisted properties in Wilkes Barre
Sorted by number of subsidized units.
| Property | Address | Phone | Subsidized units | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman Hills Apts Project-based Section 8 | 300 Parkview Cir, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702 | (570) 823-5124 | 341 | Families and individuals |
| City Heights Apts Project-based Section 8 | 5 N Sherman St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702 | (570) 822-6825 | 150 | Seniors |
| Washington Square Apts Project-based Section 8 | 163 S Washington St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18701 | Not listed | 146 | Seniors |
| Park Avenue Towers Project-based Section 8 | 300 Park Ave, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702 | (570) 829-5633 | 129 | Seniors |
| Bnai Brith Apartments Project-based Section 8 | 61 E Northampton St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18701 | (570) 825-8594 | 116 | Seniors and people with disabilities |
| Emunah Gardens Aka Interfaith Heights Project-based Section 8 | 294 Coal St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702 | (570) 822-3276 | 98 | Families and individuals |
| The Palmer House Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 401 New Grove St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702 | (570) 829-6542 | 28 | Seniors |
Source: HUD Multifamily Properties (Assisted). Unit counts are the subsidized units HUD records at the property, not apartments available today — we have no vacancy data, and neither does HUD's public file.
Where to apply for a voucher near Wilkes Barre
These housing authority offices are in Wilkes Barre.
- Wilkes Barre Housing Authority
All 85 housing authorities in Pennsylvania