Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.
HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits
| 2024 | Median Family Income | 2024 Yearly Income Limit | 2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income Limits | Category | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| Lehigh County, PA | $98,300 | Very Low Income (50%) | $34,450 | $39,350 | $44,250 | $49,150 | $53,100 |
| Extremely Low Income (30%) | $20,650 | $23,600 | $26,550 | $31,200 | $36,580 | ||
| Low Income (80%) | $55,100 | $62,950 | $70,800 | $78,650 | $84,950 | ||
Address: 1339 W Allen St, Allentown, PA 18102
Phone: (610) 439-8678
Website: www.allentownhousing.org
Business Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
The Allentown Housing Authority operates independently and is not associated with the Lehigh County Housing Authority, Bethlehem Housing Authority, or any other Housing Authority, each maintaining their own separate waiting lists.
The Authority manages over 1,100 Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) across Allentown. Applicants currently on our waiting list interested in an efficiency apartment should visit our portal and select 'Applicant Login' to proceed.
For application to the Housing Choice Vouchers program, please refer to this contact page.
John T. Gross Towers and Towers East, located on W. Allen Street between 13th and 14th streets, cater to residents aged 62 or above, or disabled individuals of any age, as per federal regulations. Additionally, the 700 Building at Seventh and Union streets, Walnut Manor at 15th and Walnut Streets, and Central Park near Hanover Avenue are available for seniors and disabled individuals.
Cumberland Gardens and Little Lehigh, located respectively on Cumberland Street and Lehigh Street at Martin Luther King Blvd, offer 2 to 5-bedroom apartments catering to families.
For detailed information about each location, please visit our Individual Site pages.
The Neighborhood Strategy Area program features 100 housing units throughout Allentown, available to families and senior citizens, offering one, two, and three-bedroom sites at nine properties, including:
124 N. 4th St.
343 N. 6th St.
244 N. 6th St.
101 N. 7th St.
301-309 N. 7th St.
127-129 N. 7th St.
602-610 Chew St.
130 Hall St.
449 Turner St.
We have listed all of the housing authorities in Lehigh County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Lehigh County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.
To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.
Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.
1339 W Allen Street
Allentown, PA - 18102
Lehigh County
Website: http://www.allentownhousing.org/
Phone Number: (610) 439-8678
645 Main Street 4th Floor Offices
Bethlehem, PA - 18018
Lehigh County
Website: http://www.bha645.com
Phone Number: (610)865-8312
| Apartment Size | HUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For Area | LIHTC Maximum Rent | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Apartments | $972 | Estimated $291.60 - utility allowance | |
| One Bedroom Apartments | $1137 | Estimated $341.10 - utility allowance | |
| Two Bedroom Apartments | $1426 | Estimated $427.80 - utility allowance | |
| Three Bedroom Apartments | $1821 | Estimated $546.30 - utility allowance |
Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.
Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Lehigh County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.
Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.
You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.
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