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AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

The Redevelopment Authority is the managing agent for eight elderly housing facilities, totaling 509 units, in Washington County. Two are located in Canonsburg, two in Charleroi, one in Washington, one in California, one in Burgettstown and one in Claysville.

Canon House Highrise for the Elderly is located at 121 North Central Avenue in Canonsburg. 

Char House Highrise for the Elderly is located at 251 Ninth Street in Charleroi.

Liberty Tower Highrise for the Elderly is located at 520 Liberty Street in California.

Canon House, Char House and Liberty are federally subsided, Section 8 housing facilities with 104 units per building.  Each one bedroom unit has a balcony, an equipped kitchen, and temperature controlled heating/cooling unit.  Residents must be at least 62 years of age or persons with disabilities and able to pay 30% of their monthly gross income for rent and utilities.

Burgettstown Apartments for the Elderly is a three story building with 24 one bedroom units located at 100 Highrise Way in Burgettstown. 

Claysville Apartments for the Elderly is a three story building with 24 one bedroom units located at 103 Green Street in Claysville. 

Canon Apartments for the Elderly is a four story building with 42 one bedroom units located at One West College Street in Canonsburg.

Crest Avenue Apartments for the Elderly is a four story building with 42 one bedroom units located at 500 Crest Avenue in Charleroi. 

Century Plaza Apartments for the Elderly is a two story building with 65 one bedroom units located at 1880 West Chestnut Street in Washington. 

   *All facilities offer elevator access, indoor mail delivery (except Claysville Apts), laundry facility, on-site management and maintenance.    

   *All eight complexes require applicants to meet the resident selection criteria such as program and income eligibility, rental history, and criminal background check.  

For additional information on a particular housing facility please see the webpage for that facility.  Downloadable applications and requirements are available.  If you would like general information about the Redevelopment Elderly Housing Facilities e-mail Nelia Cook at nelia.cook@racw.net      

Pennsylvania Affordable Apartment Locator - http://www.phfa.org/pal/  is a resource for housing within the commonwealth.

Elderly Housing Facilities Awards

Century Plaza
1.      1994 Excellence in Construction Award from Associated Builders & Construction of Western PA

2.      1995 Excellence in Affordable Housing Certificate of Communication from National Affordable Housing Training Institute U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Community Planning & Development

3.      1995 Bellamy Award for Program Excellence and Redevelopment from PAHRA, Pennsylvania Association of Housing & Redevelopment Agencies

4.      1995 National Award of Excellence in Project Design-Modernization from NAHRO, National Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials

5.      1995 National Award of Merit from NAHRO, National Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials

6.      1995   12th Reconstruction Project Award from Building Design & Construction

Crest Avenue Apartments
1.      1996 National Award Merit from The National Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials

2.      1996 National Award of Excellence from The National Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials

Canon Apartments
1.      1998 Washington County Beautification Award

2.      1999 National Award of Merit from The National Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials

3.      1999 MARC-NAHRO Award of Excellence Nomination



 

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