Cumberland Gardens LIHTC Allentown, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Cumberland Gardens is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Allentown, PA with 70 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 501 E Cumberland St, Allentown, PA 18103 Map → |
| Placed in service | 8888 |
How to apply at Cumberland Gardens
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 501 E Cumberland St, Allentown; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.
Other subsidized housing in Allentown
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- Allentown Towne House LIHTCPB Section 8
- Allentown Town House PB Section 8
- Bnai Brith House PB Section 8
- Walnut Manor Public Housing
- John Gross Towers Public Housing
- 700 Building Public Housing
- Towers East Public Housing
- Bnai Brith House PB Section 8
- Little Lehigh Manor PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ahepa 60 Apartments §202 Senior | Allentown | 1.4 km |
| Overlook Park 1a Rad PB Section 8 | Allentown | 2.4 km |
| Hart Rental Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Allentown | 2.4 km |
| Overlook Park 2a Rad PB Section 8 | Allentown | 2.4 km |
| Overlook Park 2b Public Housing | Allentown | 2.4 km |
| Scatter Site Public Housing | Allentown | 2.8 km |
| Allentown National Bank LIHTC | Allentown | 2.8 km |
| Little Lehigh Redevelopment I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Allentown | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Allentown
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Cumberland Gardens have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Cumberland Gardens?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Cumberland Gardens?
Contact the management office at 501 E Cumberland St in Allentown. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.