Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Emmaus, PA
There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Emmaus with roughly 304 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $398 to $398 per month. Median reported wait: about 42 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Emmaus
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge Manor Public Housing | 164 | $398 | 42 mo |
| East Penn Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | — | — |
| East Penn Place Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Ridge Manor Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| 815-819 Ferry St Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Broom Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Walnut Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Bank Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Emmaus (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Penn Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | — | — |
| East Penn Place Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Ridge Manor Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| 815-819 Ferry St Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Broom Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Walnut Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Bank Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Emmaus
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge Manor Public Housing | 164 | $398 | 42 mo |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Emmaus
- 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
- Bristol, PA
- Catasauqua, PA
- Coatesville, PA
- Collingdale, PA
- Darby, PA
- Frackville, PA
- Harrisburg, PA
- Jersey Shore, PA
- Meyersdale, PA
- Mt Joy, PA
- Mt Pleasant, PA
- Muncy, PA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.