Scatter Site Public Housing Allentown, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Scatter Site is a Public Housing community in Allentown, PA with 73 units reporting 81% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $578/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 133 months.
73
total units
81%
occupancy
$578
avg resident rent
133 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 N 3rd St, Allentown, PA 18101 Map → |
| Average household income | $24,463/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,346/yr |
| People per unit | 2.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 62% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 83% |
| One-bedroom share | 9% |
How to apply at Scatter Site
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 101 N 3rd 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 (~$578/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Overlook Park 1a Rad PB Section 8 | Allentown | 0.8 km |
| Hart Rental Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Allentown | 0.8 km |
| Sacred Heart Residences LIHTCPB Section 8 | Allentown | 0.8 km |
| Overlook Park 2a Rad PB Section 8 | Allentown | 0.8 km |
| Overlook Park 2b Public Housing | Allentown | 0.8 km |
| Allentown National Bank LIHTC | Allentown | 1.4 km |
| Little Lehigh Redevelopment I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Allentown | 1.4 km |
| South Sixth St Rehab Ii Victoria V PB Section 8 | Allentown | 1.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Allentown
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Scatter Site 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 Scatter Site?
Residents report average rents near $578/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 Scatter Site?
Contact the management office at 101 N 3rd 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.