Lehighton Elderly PB Section 8 Lehighton, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Lehighton Elderly is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Lehighton, PA with 112 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $483/month on average.
112
total units
99%
occupancy
$483
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 S 1st St, Lehighton, PA 18235 Map → |
| Average household income | $22,009/yr |
| Average personal income | $21,068/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 54% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Lehighton Elderly
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 101 S 1st 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 (~$483/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Lehighton
- Gypsy Hill PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Coal & Navigation PB Section 8 | Jim Thorpe | 4.2 km |
| Lehigh Coal & Navigation Bldg LIHTCPB Section 8 | Jim Thorpe | 4.2 km |
| Lehigh Coal & Navigation PB Section 8 | Jim Thorpe | 4.2 km |
| Lehigh Coal & Navigation Bldg LIHTCPB Section 8 | Jim Thorpe | 4.2 km |
| Palmer House PB Section 8 | Palmerton | 9 km |
| Nesquehoning Elderly PB Section 8 | Nesquehoning | 9 km |
| Nesquehoning School Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Nesquehoning | 9.5 km |
| Lincoln Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Walnutport | 12.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Lehighton
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Lehighton Elderly 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 Lehighton Elderly?
Residents report average rents near $483/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 Lehighton Elderly?
Contact the management office at 101 S 1st 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.