Overlook Park 2b Public Housing Allentown, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Overlook Park 2b is a Public Housing community in Allentown, PA with 50 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $533/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 2 months.
50
total units
100%
occupancy
$533
avg resident rent
2 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 E Turner St, Allentown, PA 18109 Map → |
| Average household income | $24,361/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,721/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 63% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 82% |
| One-bedroom share | 43% |
How to apply at Overlook Park 2b
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 301 E Turner St, Allentown; 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 (~$533/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scatter Site Public Housing | Allentown | 0.8 km |
| Sacred Heart Residences LIHTCPB Section 8 | Allentown | 1.7 km |
| Allentown National Bank LIHTC | Allentown | 2 km |
| Little Lehigh Redevelopment I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Allentown | 2 km |
| South Sixth St Rehab Ii Victoria V PB Section 8 | Allentown | 2 km |
| South Sixth St Rehab I PB Section 8 | Allentown | 2 km |
| Hamilton St (627) LIHTC | Allentown | 2 km |
| Cumberland Gardens LIHTC | Allentown | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Overlook Park 2b 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 Overlook Park 2b?
Residents report average rents near $533/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 Overlook Park 2b?
Contact the management office at 301 E Turner St in Allentown. 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.