Independence Square LIHTCPB Section 8 Orwigsburg, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Independence Square is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Orwigsburg, PA with 20 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 | 216 W Independence St, Orwigsburg, PA 17961 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 20 |
| Placed in service | 2016 |
How to apply at Independence Square
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 216 W Independence St, Orwigsburg; 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 Orwigsburg
- Apartments at Greenfields LIHTCPB Section 8
- Applewood Ii LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Schuylkill Haven High Rise Public Housing | Schuylkill Haven | 6.3 km |
| St Charles Apts LIHTC | Schuylkill Haven | 6.3 km |
| Market Square Apartments PB Section 8 | Pottsville | 9 km |
| Fairmount Public Housing | Pottsville | 9 km |
| Barefield Mills LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pottsville | 9 km |
| John Ohara Public Housing | Pottsville | 9.5 km |
| Laurel Court Apts Public Housing | Pottsville | 9.5 km |
| Olde Twnemanor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pottsville | 9.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Orwigsburg
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Independence Square 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 Independence Square?
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 Independence Square?
Contact the management office at 216 W Independence St in Orwigsburg. 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.