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HOUSING AUTH CO OF LAWRENCE

481 Neshannock Ave, New Castle, PA, 16101 · ~1,265 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — New Castle, PA (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.

Who this agency serves

HOUSING AUTH CO OF LAWRENCE served 1,004 households across 1,265 units (79% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.7 people, an average annual income of $14,376, and pays an average of $330 per month toward rent.

Households served
1,004 of 1,265 units
Avg. household income
$14,376
Avg. rent paid by household
$330
Avg. household size
1.7 people
Households with children
29%
Head of household 62+
35%
Head of household with a disability
40%
Avg. wait to move in
7 months

Unit mix: 51% 1-bedroom, 31% 2-bedroom, 18% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 5 developments with an average score of 79 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
SKYVIEW TOWERSNew Castle85 StandardNSPIRESep 2025
Harbor Hts / Grant St. / LincolnNew Castle85 StandardNSPIRESep 2024
LAWRENCE MANORNew Castle83 StandardNSPIRESep 2025
WALNUT RIDGEEllwood City83 StandardNSPIRESep 2024
BRINTON/SCIOTA/BIG RUNNew Castle59 TroubledNSPIREJun 2025

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

Applying with this agency

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