Palmer House PB Section 8 Palmerton, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Palmer House is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Palmerton, PA with 50 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $441/month on average.
50
total units
98%
occupancy
$441
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 360 Delaware Ave, Palmerton, PA 18071 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,373/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,265/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 60% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Palmer House
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 360 Delaware Ave, Palmerton; 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 (~$441/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Walnutport | 4.5 km |
| Lincoln Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Walnutport | 4.5 km |
| George Dilliard Manor Public Housing | Slatington | 5.5 km |
| Mountain View Apartments PB Section 8 | Slatington | 5.5 km |
| Gypsy Hill PB Section 8 | Lehighton | 7.4 km |
| Lehighton Elderly PB Section 8 | Lehighton | 9 km |
← All subsidized housing in Palmerton
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Palmer House 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 Palmer House?
Residents report average rents near $441/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 Palmer House?
Contact the management office at 360 Delaware Ave in Palmerton. 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.