Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Easton, PA
There are 25 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Easton with roughly 1,169 assisted units — including 12 project-based Section 8 buildings, 7 public housing developments, and 14 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $335 to $660 per month. Median reported wait: about 24 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Easton
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Easton
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson St-n Union St Public Housing | 112 | $493 | 39 mo |
| Harlan House Elderly Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Easton Senior Citizen Hsg PB Section 8 | 97 | $418 | — |
| Bushkill House Public Housing | 93 | $403 | — |
| Grandview Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Harlan House Senior Associates Public Housing | 60 | $335 | 10 mo |
| Wilson Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Shiloh Manor, Inc §202 Senior | 58 | $438 | — |
| Grandview Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 57 | — | — |
| Delaware Terrace-family Rental LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Mill at Easton LIHTCPB Section 8 | 55 | — | — |
| Antonian Towers PB Section 8 | 50 | $395 | — |
| Knox Avenue Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Delaware Terrace Public Housing | 40 | $660 | — |
| Delaware Terrace Senior LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Neston Heights Public Housing | 34 | $486 | — |
| Neston Heights Senior Project Public Housing | 29 | $476 | 24 mo |
| Canal Park Apts LIHTC | 27 | — | — |
| S Third St Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | — | — |
| South Third Street Apts LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
| Bishop Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Ferry Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| St. Joseph Street Public Housing | 10 | — | — |
| Butler Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 9 | — | — |
| Mill at Easton 811 §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Easton (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlan House Elderly Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Easton Senior Citizen Hsg PB Section 8 | 97 | $418 | — |
| Grandview Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Wilson Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Grandview Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 57 | — | — |
| Mill at Easton LIHTCPB Section 8 | 55 | — | — |
| Antonian Towers PB Section 8 | 50 | $395 | — |
| Knox Avenue Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| S Third St Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | — | — |
| Bishop Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Ferry Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Butler Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 9 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Easton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson St-n Union St Public Housing | 112 | $493 | 39 mo |
| Bushkill House Public Housing | 93 | $403 | — |
| Harlan House Senior Associates Public Housing | 60 | $335 | 10 mo |
| Delaware Terrace Public Housing | 40 | $660 | — |
| Neston Heights Public Housing | 34 | $486 | — |
| Neston Heights Senior Project Public Housing | 29 | $476 | 24 mo |
| St. Joseph Street Public Housing | 10 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Easton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Terrace-family Rental LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Delaware Terrace Senior LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Canal Park Apts LIHTC | 27 | — | — |
| South Third Street Apts LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
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 Easton
- 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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- Scranton, PA
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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.