Gateway Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 Athens, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Gateway Commons is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Athens, PA with 40 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
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| Address | 21 Buffalo Ln, Athens, PA 18810 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 40 |
| Placed in service | 2017 |
How to apply at Gateway Commons
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 21 Buffalo Ln, Athens; 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 Athens
- Keystone Manor Public Housing
- Chemung View LIHTCPB Section 8
- Twin Rivers Apartments PB Section 8
- Gateway Commons 811 §811 PRA
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lockhart Elderly LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sayre | 2.4 km |
| Wilbur LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sayre | 2.8 km |
| Hopkins Commons Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sayre | 4.2 km |
| Hopkins Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sayre | 4.2 km |
| Elizabeth Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Waverly | 5.6 km |
| Muldoon Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Waverly | 5.6 km |
← All subsidized housing in Athens
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Gateway Commons 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 Gateway Commons?
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 Gateway Commons?
Contact the management office at 21 Buffalo Ln in Athens. 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.