High Rises Public Housing Bethlehem, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
High Rises is a Public Housing community in Bethlehem, PA with 376 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $406/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 23 months.
376
total units
99%
occupancy
$406
avg resident rent
23 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 645 Main St, Bethlehem, PA 18018 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,348/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,096/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 96% |
How to apply at High Rises
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 645 Main St, Bethlehem; 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 (~$406/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Bethlehem
- Marvine Public Housing
- Northeast Public Housing
- Park / Lyn Public Housing
- Lutheran Manor PB Section 8
- Fred B Rooney Building LIHTCPB Section 8
- Fred B. Rooney Bethlehem Developer PB Section 8
- Bethlehem Townhomes Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Parkview at Bethlehem LIHTCPB Section 8
- Bethlehem Townhouse Ii PB Section 8
- Moravian House Ii PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem Ymca LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bethlehem | 0.8 km |
| Broad & High Streets LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bethlehem | 0.8 km |
| Moravian House Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bethlehem | 1.1 km |
| W Union Blvd LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bethlehem | 1.1 km |
| 43-55 W Spruce St LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bethlehem | 1.1 km |
| Seneca Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Fountain Hill | 1.4 km |
| South Side Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bethlehem | 1.4 km |
| Mill Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Fountain Hill | 1.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Bethlehem
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does High Rises have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at High Rises?
Residents report average rents near $406/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 High Rises?
Contact the management office at 645 Main St in Bethlehem. 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.