Ridge Manor Public Housing Emmaus, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Ridge Manor is a Public Housing community in Emmaus, PA with 164 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $398/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 42 months.
164
total units
97%
occupancy
$398
avg resident rent
42 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 333 Ridge St, Emmaus, PA 18049 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,974/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,545/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 93% |
How to apply at Ridge Manor
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 333 Ridge St, Emmaus; 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 (~$398/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Emmaus
- East Penn Place LIHTCPB Section 8
- East Penn Place Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Ridge Manor Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- 815-819 Ferry St Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Broom Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Walnut Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Bank Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Gardens Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Allentown | 3.3 km |
| Cumberland Gardens Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Allentown | 3.3 km |
| Mountainville Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Allentown | 5.1 km |
| Ahepa 60 Apartments §202 Senior | Allentown | 5.6 km |
| Cedar Village Apts LIHTC | Allentown | 6.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Emmaus
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Ridge Manor 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 Ridge Manor?
Residents report average rents near $398/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 Ridge Manor?
Contact the management office at 333 Ridge St in Emmaus. 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.