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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In wilkes barre, PA

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in wilkes barre, PA. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for wilkes barre, PA County

Available LIHTC Properties In wilkes barre, PA

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Hanover Village Apartments

Hanover Village
Wilkes Barre, PA - 18774
Total Apartment Units: 151

Interfaith Heights

272 Coal St
Wilkes Barre, PA - 18702
Total Apartment Units: 215
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 215
1 Bedroom apartments 35
2 Bedroom apartments 115
3 Bedroom apartments 59
4 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 1989
Family Apartments: YES

St John Apartments

419 N Main St
Wilkes Barre, PA - 18702
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
1 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 2003
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in wilkes barre, PA

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

The Palmer House

401 New Grove St
Wilkes Barre, PA - 18702
Phone: (570) 829-6542
Total Apartment Units: 28
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Park Avenue Towers

300 Park Ave
Wilkes Barre, PA - 18702
Phone: 570-829-5633
Total Apartment Units: 130
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Emunah Gardens Aka Interfaith Heights

290 Coal St
Wilkes Barre, PA - 18702
Phone: 570-822-3276
Total Apartment Units: 212
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In wilkes barre, PA

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the County Public Housing Authority.

HUD Income Limits 2024 in wilkes barre, PA.