Independent living
Barnett Building
Independent living in Albion, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 32 W Pearl St, Albion, PA 16401 |
| City | Albion |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | (814) 756-5294 |
| Website | https://www.eriecountyhousing.org/ |
| Age requirement | 62 and older |
| Age rule basis | HUD designates this property's client group as elderly, and HUD multifamily elderly housing eligibility is age 62 or older for the head of household. |
| Apartments | 65 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Barnett Building in Albion is housing set aside by HUD for elderly and disabled households. An elderly household is one where the head of household, spouse, or co-head is 62 or older, and a disabled household is one where that person has a disability. Homes here are helped by Project-Based Rental Assistance, and families must meet HUD income limits to qualify. The building's own plan covers one-bedroom homes for one to two people and two-bedroom homes for two to four people. People with disabilities can ask for a reasonable accommodation. You can apply in person at the building's office on West Pearl Street, by phone or mail, or online through the Erie County Housing Authority.
More about this provider
| The Housing Authority of the County of Erie's official site hosts the Barnett Building Tenant Selection Plan, which describes PBRA housing for elderly and disabled households with a one-step application, waiting-list procedures, and application locations and hours at the building and the authority's administration building. | |
| Services and programs | Housing under the Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) program, run by the owner, the Housing Authority of the County of Erie, under the Barnett Building Tenant Selection Plan posted on the authority's official site: a one-step application process, a waiting list, an accessible application process, and reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities (official site document, checked 2026-11-09) |
| Who it serves | Designated by HUD to serve elderly and disabled households, per the Tenant Selection Plan read on the authority's official site; households must also meet HUD income limits (official site document, checked 2026-11-09) |
| Payment types it states | Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) - the plan states that at application the family provides the information needed to establish eligibility and the amount of rent the family will pay (official site document) |
| Visiting and contact details | Onsite office at Barnett Building, 32 West Pearl Street, Albion, PA 16401, during normal business hours; applications also taken Monday-Thursday 7:30am-4:00pm and Friday 8:00-11:00am at the Erie County Housing Authority Administration Building, 120 South Center Street, Corry, PA 16407, or at Barnett Building; call 814-756-5294 to make special arrangements to complete an application; applications also accepted online at www.eriecountyhousing.org (official site document, checked 2026-11-09) |
| Website | https://www.eriecountyhousing.org/ |
Who pays for independent living?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
- How to Pay for Independent Living: Rent, Income, and Rental Help
- What Senior Apartments Cost: Rent, Fees, and What the Monthly Payment Covers
Independent living guide · Paying for care
Common questions about Barnett Building
Where is Barnett Building located?
Barnett Building is at 32 W Pearl St, Albion, PA 16401.
How do I contact Barnett Building?
Call Barnett Building at (814) 756-5294.
How much does independent living cost?
There is no single price for independent living. Rent is set by each community and varies a lot by city. The cost survey this site uses does not publish a national median for independent living, so we do not print one. Medicare does not pay for it, so families pay the rent out of pocket. See our guide to independent living costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for independent living?
No. Medicare does not pay rent or housing costs. It pays for your medical care while you live there, like doctor visits, hospital care, and home health visits. The housing itself is paid out of pocket.
What is the difference between independent living and assisted living?
Independent living is housing for older adults who can live on their own. It gives a private home, meals in some places, and social activities. It does not include help with daily tasks. Assisted living adds that help. Staff help with bathing, dressing, and medicine, and staff are on hand day and night.
Who else pays for independent living besides Medicare?
Families pay the rent out of pocket. No insurance pays for independent living rent. Low-income senior apartments funded by HUD keep rent lower for people who qualify. Some veterans put VA pension payments toward the rent.