Lehigh Coal & Navigation PB Section 8 Jim Thorpe, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Lehigh Coal & Navigation is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Jim Thorpe, PA with 27 units reporting 89% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $404/month on average.
27
total units
89%
occupancy
$404
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,779/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,067/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 71% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 88% |
How to apply at Lehigh Coal & Navigation
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 1 Broadway, Jim Thorpe; 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 (~$404/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Jim Thorpe
- Lehigh Coal & Navigation Bldg LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lehighton Elderly PB Section 8 | Lehighton | 4.2 km |
| Lehighton Elderly PB Section 8 | Lehighton | 4.2 km |
| Gypsy Hill PB Section 8 | Lehighton | 5.5 km |
| Gypsy Hill PB Section 8 | Lehighton | 5.5 km |
| Nesquehoning Elderly PB Section 8 | Nesquehoning | 5.9 km |
| Nesquehoning School Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Nesquehoning | 6 km |
| Weatherly Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Weatherly | 11.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Jim Thorpe
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Lehigh Coal & Navigation 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 Lehigh Coal & Navigation?
Residents report average rents near $404/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 Lehigh Coal & Navigation?
Contact the management office at 1 Broadway in Jim Thorpe. 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.