Breinigsville, PA Low Income Housing

Breinigsville, PA Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Breinigsville, PA

How do I qualify for low income housing in Breinigsville, PA?
To qualify for low income housing in Pennsylvania, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Breinigsville, PA

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Breinigsville, PA, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Breinigsville, PA. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Breinigsville, Pennsylvania - Lehigh County

Studio Apartments $972
One Bedroom Apartments $1,137
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,426
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,821

List of Low Income Housing in or near Breinigsville, PA

Heilman House - Topton

One S Home Ave
Topton, PA - 19562
610-682-1450
Heilman House is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Heilman House for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lehigh County
Listing Location: 4.46 miles from Breinigsville

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Luther Meadows - Topton

1 S Home Ave
Topton, PA - 19562
717-682-1533
Luther Meadows is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Luther Meadows for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lehigh County
Listing Location: 4.46 miles from Breinigsville

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Wilson Manor - Kutztown

10 Kohler Road
Kutztown, PA - 19530
610-894-9510
Wilson Manor is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Wilson Manor for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lehigh County
Listing Location: 7.28 miles from Breinigsville

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Habitat For Humanity International - Kutztown

146 Lytel Hall Hist Dep
Kutztown, PA - 19530
(229)924-6935
Habitat For Humanity Is A Nonprofit, Ecumenical Christian Housing Ministry Dedicated To Eliminating Substandard Housing And Homelessness Worldwide And To Making Adequate, Affordable Shelter A Matter Of Conscience And Action. Habitat Invites People From All Faiths And Walks Of Life To Work Together In Partnership, Building Houses With Families In Need....see full details
Lehigh County
Listing Location: 7.86 miles from Breinigsville

Non Profit Apartment

Phoebe Apartments - Allentown

1901 South Linden Street
Allentown, PA - 18104
(610) 794-6262
Phoebe Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Phoebe Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lehigh County
Listing Location: 7.99 miles from Breinigsville

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Allentown House - Allentown

1827 Walnut Street
Allentown, PA - 18104
(610) 435-4131
Allentown House is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Allentown House for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lehigh County
Listing Location: 8.08 miles from Breinigsville

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

B'nai B'rith House - Allentown

1616 Liberty Street
Allentown, PA - 18102
(610) 821-0207
B'nai B'rith House is a Elderly low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact B'nai B'rith House for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. One-bedroom apartments heat and air conditioning with individual controls, smoke detector and sprinklers, telephone secure entry system, no wax floors in baths and kitchens, and safety grab bars and walk-in doors in all bathtubs. Community amenities include smoke-free buildings, library areas, and coin-operated laundries. Numerous programs and activities. ...see full details
Lehigh County
Listing Location: 8.43 miles from Breinigsville

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Episcopal House - Allentown

1440 Walnut Street
Allentown, PA - 18102
(610) 821-0311
Episcopal House is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Episcopal House for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lehigh County
Listing Location: 8.50 miles from Breinigsville


Episcopal House Apartments for Seniors - Allentown

1444 Walnut Street
Allentown, PA - 18102
(610) 821-0311
Income limits. Episcopal House apartment building consisting of 210 apartments, of which 15 are subsidized by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 202. It is owned by the Episcopal Housing of the Lehigh Valley, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation ...see full details
Lehigh County
Listing Location: 8.51 miles from Breinigsville


Allentown Housing Authority - Allentown

1339 W Allen Street
Allentown, PA - 18102
(610) 439-8678
Allentown Housing Authority provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of programs such as Low Rent Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8. These programs are income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for rentals or vouchers and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are in need of housing assistance in the area please contact the Housing Authority directly to obtain more information about eligibility requirements, availability of rentals or vouchers, the status of any waiting lists and their application procedures. ...see full details
Lehigh County
Listing Location: 8.76 miles from Breinigsville


Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Breinigsville, PA

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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