Cumberland Gardens Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 Allentown, PA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Cumberland Gardens Phase Iii is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Allentown, PA with 56 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

56
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
AddressScattered Sites, Allentown, PA 18103 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units56
Placed in service2015

How to apply at Cumberland Gardens Phase Iii

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at Scattered Sites, Allentown; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

Other subsidized housing in Allentown

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Mountainville Manor LIHTCPB Section 8Allentown2.8 km
Good Shepherd Supported Ind Housing §811Allentown2.8 km
Ridge Manor Public HousingEmmaus3.3 km
Ridge Manor Ii LIHTCPB Section 8Emmaus3.3 km
Arborview Tower Aka Episcopal House PB Section 8Allentown3.3 km
Episcopal House Aka Arborview Tower PB Section 8Allentown3.3 km
Phoebe Apartments PB Section 8Allentown3.4 km
10th St Project LIHTCPB Section 8Allentown3.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Cumberland Gardens Phase Iii have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. 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 Phase Iii?
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 Phase Iii?
Contact the management office at Scattered Sites 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.