Gypsy Hill PB Section 8 Lehighton, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Gypsy Hill is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Lehighton, PA with 70 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $319/month on average.
70
total units
93%
occupancy
$319
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 401 Mahoning St, Lehighton, PA 18235 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,399/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,006/yr |
| People per unit | 2.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 84% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 16% |
How to apply at Gypsy Hill
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 401 Mahoning St, Lehighton; 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 (~$319/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Lehighton
- Lehighton Elderly PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Coal & Navigation PB Section 8 | Jim Thorpe | 5.5 km |
| Lehigh Coal & Navigation Bldg LIHTCPB Section 8 | Jim Thorpe | 5.5 km |
| Lehigh Coal & Navigation PB Section 8 | Jim Thorpe | 5.5 km |
| Lehigh Coal & Navigation Bldg LIHTCPB Section 8 | Jim Thorpe | 5.5 km |
| Palmer House PB Section 8 | Palmerton | 7.4 km |
| Lincoln Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Walnutport | 11.1 km |
| George Dilliard Manor Public Housing | Slatington | 11.6 km |
| Mountain View Apartments PB Section 8 | Slatington | 11.6 km |
← All subsidized housing in Lehighton
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Gypsy Hill have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Gypsy Hill?
Residents report average rents near $319/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Gypsy Hill?
Contact the management office at 401 Mahoning St in Lehighton. 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.