Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Bethlehem, PA
There are 39 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Bethlehem with roughly 3,201 assisted units — including 29 project-based Section 8 buildings, 5 public housing developments, and 23 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $345 to $607 per month. Median reported wait: about 32 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Bethlehem
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvine Public Housing | 389 | $564 | 41 mo |
| High Rises Public Housing | 376 | $406 | 23 mo |
| Northeast Public Housing | 365 | $546 | 54 mo |
| Park / Lyn Public Housing | 300 | $607 | 4 mo |
| Lutheran Manor PB Section 8 | 195 | $486 | — |
| Fred B Rooney Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Fred B. Rooney Bethlehem Developer PB Section 8 | 150 | $345 | — |
| Bethlehem Townhomes Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 127 | — | — |
| Parkview at Bethlehem LIHTCPB Section 8 | 115 | — | — |
| Bethlehem Townhouse Ii PB Section 8 | 113 | $462 | — |
| Moravian House Ii PB Section 8 | 106 | $421 | — |
| Moravian House PB Section 8 | 100 | $397 | — |
| Bethlehem Townhouse I Bmir PB Section 8 | 73 | $487 | — |
| Woodland Manor PB Section 8 | 70 | $464 | — |
| Goepp Street Apts LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Vhdc Ap54 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Eaton Avenue Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Holy Family Apartments PB Section 8 | 50 | $419 | — |
| Moravian House Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| South Side Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Livingston Manor §202 Senior | 42 | $354 | — |
| Schoenersville Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Bethlehem Ymca LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Atlantic Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | — | — |
| Bayard Homes Public Housing | 20 | $409 | — |
| Lexies Dream LIHTCPB Section 8 | 15 | — | — |
| Pennsylvania Ave Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Broad & High Streets LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Forte Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| W Union Blvd LIHTCPB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| E Fourth St Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| Moravian House Iv §811 | 8 | — | — |
| 43-55 W Spruce St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 7 | — | — |
| 536-38 Broadway St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Atlantic Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Cherokee Apts LIHTC | 5 | — | — |
| Step-by-step Northampton Count §811 | 5 | — | — |
| 1538 E Eighth St Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
| 941 E Fourth St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 2 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Bethlehem (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Manor PB Section 8 | 195 | $486 | — |
| Fred B Rooney Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Fred B. Rooney Bethlehem Developer PB Section 8 | 150 | $345 | — |
| Bethlehem Townhomes Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 127 | — | — |
| Parkview at Bethlehem LIHTCPB Section 8 | 115 | — | — |
| Bethlehem Townhouse Ii PB Section 8 | 113 | $462 | — |
| Moravian House Ii PB Section 8 | 106 | $421 | — |
| Moravian House PB Section 8 | 100 | $397 | — |
| Bethlehem Townhouse I Bmir PB Section 8 | 73 | $487 | — |
| Woodland Manor PB Section 8 | 70 | $464 | — |
| Vhdc Ap54 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Eaton Avenue Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Holy Family Apartments PB Section 8 | 50 | $419 | — |
| Moravian House Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| South Side Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Bethlehem
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvine Public Housing | 389 | $564 | 41 mo |
| High Rises Public Housing | 376 | $406 | 23 mo |
| Northeast Public Housing | 365 | $546 | 54 mo |
| Park / Lyn Public Housing | 300 | $607 | 4 mo |
| Bayard Homes Public Housing | 20 | $409 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Bethlehem
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goepp Street Apts LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Cherokee Apts LIHTC | 5 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Northampton County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Northampton County: studio $1,130, 1-BR $1,341, 2-BR $1,634, 3-BR $2,087, 4-BR $2,195.
Full FMR table for Northampton County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Bethlehem
- 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.
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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.