Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Allentown, PA
There are 63 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Allentown with roughly 3,171 assisted units — including 43 project-based Section 8 buildings, 9 public housing developments, and 39 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $317 to $635 per month. Median reported wait: about 35 months.
63
assisted properties
3,171
subsidized units
$476
typical rent
35 mo
median wait
Map of subsidized housing in Allentown
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Allentown
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Episcopal House Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 210 | — | — |
| Allentown Towne House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 160 | — | — |
| Allentown Town House PB Section 8 | 159 | $372 | — |
| Bnai Brith House PB Section 8 | 150 | $412 | — |
| Walnut Manor Public Housing | 150 | $375 | 35 mo |
| John Gross Towers Public Housing | 147 | $370 | 33 mo |
| 700 Building Public Housing | 138 | $366 | 18 mo |
| Towers East Public Housing | 129 | $366 | 24 mo |
| Bnai Brith House PB Section 8 | 120 | $457 | — |
| Little Lehigh Manor PB Section 8 | 110 | $369 | — |
| Central Park Public Housing | 103 | $357 | 37 mo |
| Hart Rental Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Overlook Park 1a Rad PB Section 8 | 80 | $427 | — |
| Hart Rental Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 79 | — | — |
| Allentown Nsa Housing Authority PB Section 8 | 73 | $373 | — |
| Scatter Site Public Housing | 73 | $578 | 133 mo |
| Cumberland Gardens LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Cumberland Gardens Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Allentown National Bank LIHTC | 63 | — | — |
| Cumberland Phase I Rehab Public Housing | 62 | $635 | 101 mo |
| Sacred Heart Residences LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | — | — |
| Hart Phase 2a LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Overlook Park 2a Rad PB Section 8 | 60 | $423 | — |
| Cumberland Garden Phase 3 Public Housing | 56 | $543 | 101 mo |
| Cumberland Gardens Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Cedar Village Apts LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Hart Phase 2b LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Little Lehigh Redevelopment I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Overlook Park 2b Public Housing | 50 | $533 | 2 mo |
| South Sixth St Rehab Ii Victoria V PB Section 8 | 49 | $481 | — |
| Ahepa 60 Apartments §202 Senior | 48 | $479 | — |
| South Sixth St Rehab I PB Section 8 | 36 | $443 | — |
| Hamilton St (627) LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Arborview Tower Aka Episcopal House PB Section 8 | 29 | $357 | — |
| Phoebe Apartments PB Section 8 | 26 | $401 | — |
| Greystone Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| 10th St Project LIHTCPB Section 8 | 23 | — | — |
| Tenth Street LIHTC | 23 | — | — |
| Gordon Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Mountainville Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Good Shepherd Supported Ind Housing §811 | 18 | $336 | — |
| Episcopal House Aka Arborview Tower PB Section 8 | 15 | $317 | — |
| Turner St Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
| 314 N Church St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| 715-723 E Hamilton St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| N 5th St Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| Market Street Apts LIHTC | 7 | — | — |
| Woodward Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | 7 | — | — |
| Riverfront Affordable Apartments PB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
| S 7th St Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
| 964 Jackson St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Union Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
| 137 S Eighth St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 3 | — | — |
| 833 W Pine St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 3 | — | — |
| Constitution Dr Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 3 | — | — |
| Sherman Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 3 | — | — |
| 240 E Hamilton St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 2 | — | — |
| 846 W Walnut St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 2 | — | — |
| 848 W Walnut St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 2 | — | — |
| White Hall Apts LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 327 N Lumber St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
| North Hall St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
| Pine Street Assoc LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Allentown (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Episcopal House Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 210 | — | — |
| Allentown Towne House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 160 | — | — |
| Allentown Town House PB Section 8 | 159 | $372 | — |
| Bnai Brith House PB Section 8 | 150 | $412 | — |
| Bnai Brith House PB Section 8 | 120 | $457 | — |
| Little Lehigh Manor PB Section 8 | 110 | $369 | — |
| Hart Rental Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Overlook Park 1a Rad PB Section 8 | 80 | $427 | — |
| Hart Rental Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 79 | — | — |
| Allentown Nsa Housing Authority PB Section 8 | 73 | $373 | — |
| Cumberland Gardens Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Sacred Heart Residences LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | — | — |
| Hart Phase 2a LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Overlook Park 2a Rad PB Section 8 | 60 | $423 | — |
| Cumberland Gardens Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Allentown
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Manor Public Housing | 150 | $375 | 35 mo |
| John Gross Towers Public Housing | 147 | $370 | 33 mo |
| 700 Building Public Housing | 138 | $366 | 18 mo |
| Towers East Public Housing | 129 | $366 | 24 mo |
| Central Park Public Housing | 103 | $357 | 37 mo |
| Scatter Site Public Housing | 73 | $578 | 133 mo |
| Cumberland Phase I Rehab Public Housing | 62 | $635 | 101 mo |
| Cumberland Garden Phase 3 Public Housing | 56 | $543 | 101 mo |
| Overlook Park 2b Public Housing | 50 | $533 | 2 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Allentown
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Gardens LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Allentown National Bank LIHTC | 63 | — | — |
| Cedar Village Apts LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Hart Phase 2b LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Hamilton St (627) LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Greystone Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Tenth Street LIHTC | 23 | — | — |
| Market Street Apts LIHTC | 7 | — | — |
| White Hall Apts LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Lehigh County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Lehigh County: studio $1,130, 1-BR $1,341, 2-BR $1,634, 3-BR $2,087, 4-BR $2,195.
Full FMR table for Lehigh County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Allentown
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Whitehall, PA
- Philadelphia, PA
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Erie, PA
- Harrisburg, PA
- Scranton, PA
- Reading, PA
- Bethlehem, PA
- York, PA
- Lancaster, PA
- Chester, PA
- Wilkes Barre, PA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.