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Mercer County Housing Authority

Name: Mercer County Housing Authority
Address: 80 Jefferson Ave, Sharon, PA, 16146, US
Telephone: 7243424000

80 Jefferson Ave, Sharon, PA, 16146

Information verified May 28, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 17 hr ago

About This Property

Mercer County Housing Authority operates 426 units of public housing in Sharon, PA. Both the public housing and Section 8 waitlists are currently open for applications. The authority provides rental assistance and housing options to eligible residents in Mercer County.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Apply: Multiple

Applications are placed on the list by the date they applied, with processing taking 4-6 weeks. Applicants 18 and older must pass landlord and criminal background checks, and provide social security cards and birth certificates for all household members.

Last verified May 18, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

Apply: Phone

The waitlist opened March 1, 2021. The average waiting period is approximately 3.5 years. To update information, call 724-342-4000.

Last verified March 6, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated May 28, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

426

Fair Market Rent - Mercer County, PA

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$656
1 Bedroom	$661
2 Bedroom	$845
3 Bedroom	$1,148
4 Bedroom	$1,233

Income Limits - Mercer County, PA

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $14,000
Very Low (50%): $23,350
Low (80%): $37,350

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $17,420
Very Low (50%): $26,650
Low (80%): $42,650

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $21,960
Very Low (50%): $30,000
Low (80%): $48,000

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $33,300
Low (80%): $53,300

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $36,000
Low (80%): $57,600

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $38,650
Low (80%): $61,850

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $41,300
Low (80%): $66,100

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,000
Very Low (50%): $44,000
Low (80%): $70,400

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$14,000	$23,350	$37,350
2 Persons	$17,420	$26,650	$42,650
3 Persons	$21,960	$30,000	$48,000
4 Persons	$26,500	$33,300	$53,300
5 Persons	$31,040	$36,000	$57,600
6 Persons	$35,580	$38,650	$61,850
7 Persons	$40,120	$41,300	$66,100
8 Persons	$44,000	$44,000	$70,400

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Sharon, PA?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Mercer County, PA is: $656 (Studio), $661 (1BR), $845 (2BR), $1148 (3BR), $1233 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Mercer County Housing Authority is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Mercer County Housing Authority have?+

Mercer County Housing Authority has a total of 426 housing units.

Is there a waitlist for Mercer County Housing Authority?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Open. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Closed. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Mercer County, PA?+

For a 4-person household in Mercer County, PA, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $33,300, Low Income (80% AMI): $53,300. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

How do I apply for housing at Mercer County Housing Authority?+

Mercer County Housing Authority is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 7243424000, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

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