Eligibility
Rental Eligibility
Affordable Homes Westmoreland includes several non-profit agencies and developers working alongside the Westmoreland County Department of Planning and Development to provide affordable housing for low to moderate income residents of Westmoreland County, PA.
Rental eligibility varies from one participating entity to another and from program to program.
Listed below are our currently participating agencies and the Eligibility Guidelines for each.
Homes Build Hope
Find Out if You are Eligible
It's easy. Call Homes Build Hope and talk with a housing counselor who will determine what your housing needs are and if you are eligible based on income and the number of people in your household.
The Income Limit Chart below is based on the Area Median Income (AMI) and is a preliminary tool to determine eligibility. Most rental units follow the 50% income guidelines; however, some units will qualify under the other percentages, depending on availability.
50% of Area Median Income
| # in Household | Max. Household Income |
| 1 | $35,150 |
| 2 | $40,200 |
| 3 | $45,200 |
| 4 | $50,200 |
| 5 | $54,250 |
| 6 | $58,250 |
| 7 | $58,800 |
| 8 | $62,600 |
Effective: May 2023
Based on 50% of Area Median Income (AMI)
The income limits are updated annually by the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development and should be used as an initial reference point. If you're unsure if you qualify, call the Homes Build Hope office for further qualification information.
Homes Build Hope, Inc.
Management Office:
218 S. Maple Avenue
Greensburg, PA 15601
Office: 724-838-0752
Fax: 724-552-0119
We encourage you to download a Rental Application and complete it today. You can either mail it in or drop the application off at the Homes Build Hope office.
After receiving your application, Homes Build Hope will call you to schedule an interview and verify your income. For those who meet the eligibility requirements, Homes Build Hope will either find a suitable rental property of place you on a waiting list until a place meeting your needs becomes available.
Mon Valley Initiative
Mon Valley Initiative’s rental portfolio in Westmoreland County includes 1 and 2 bedroom apartments in Monessen and West Newton.
In some cases, rental units are reserved for people whose income falls below 50 or 60 percent of the area median income.
Rental units vary in size, depending on their location.
NDC Asset Management is the rental agency for Mon Valley Initiative rental properties.
To inquire about any apartment owned by Mon Valley Initiative contact:
NDC Asset Management
Phone: 412-271-1300
Email: info@ndcassetmanagement.com
Website: NDC Asset Management
Westmoreland Community Action
Westmoreland Community Action also has a limited number of rental properties available to families based on your income and the number of people in your household.
We encourage you to contact Westmoreland Community Action for an application and complete it today.
After completing your application, return it by mail or in person to:
Whitney Stinebiser Westmoreland Community Action226 South Maple Avenue
Greensburg, PA 15601
Office 724-834-1260 Ext 1150
Fax 724-838-9563
Email wstinebiser@westmorelandca.org
Website Westmoreland Community Action
Rental Service Area
We are dedicated to helping you find an affordable house for rent or apartment rental in Westmoreland County, including but not limited to the cities of Arnold, Derry, Greensburg, Irwin, Jeannette, Latrobe, Lower Burrell, Monessen, Mount Pleasant, New Kensington, Scottdale, West Newton, and Youngwood.
Contact Us
Homes Build Hope
Email: housing.assistant@homesbuildhope.org
Office: 724-838-0752
Fax: 724-552-0119
Address:
218 South Maple Avenue
Greensburg, PA 15601
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri, 8 am to 4 pm
Westmoreland Community Action
Email: wstinebiser@westmorelandca.org
Office: 724-834-1260, Ext 1150
Fax: 724-838-9563
Address:
226 South Maple Avenue
Greensburg, PA 15601
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri, 8 am to 4 pm