Cambra, PA Low Income Housing: A Comprehensive Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Cambra, PA

How do I qualify for low income housing in Cambra, 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 Cambra, PA

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Cambra, 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 Cambra, 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 Cambra, Pennsylvania - Luzerne County

Studio Apartments $730

One Bedroom Apartments $854

Two Bedroom Apartments $1,039

Three Bedroom Apartments $1,343

List of Low Income Housing in or near Cambra, PA

Columbia County Housing & Redevelopment Authorities - Bloomsburg

700 Sawmill Road Suite 101
Bloomsburg, PA - 17815
(570) 784-9373
Columbia County Housing & Redevelopment Authorities provide 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
Luzerne County
Listing Location: 12.84 miles from Cambra

Honeysuckle Student Holdings - Bloomsburg

400 E 2ND St
Bloomsburg, PA - 17815
570-389-4464
THE ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE VARIED PRESENTLY, MANY STUDENTS ARE HOUSED IN PRIVATE OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING THAT AT TIMES HAS BEEN SUBSTANDARD THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A HOUSING PROJECT FOR STUDENTS TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE SAFE HOUSING FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE STUDENTS AT BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY ADDITIONALLY, AS AN AFFILIATE OF COMMUNITY GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION OF BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY, THE ORGANIZATION WILL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SERVICES FOR THE BENEFIT OF BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY AND ITS STUDENTS...see full details
Luzerne County
Listing Location: 15.32 miles from Cambra

Non Profit Apartment

Nanticoke Housing Authority - Nanticoke

1 East Green Street
Nanticoke, PA - 18634
(570) 735-1110
Nanticoke 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
Luzerne County
Listing Location: 15.79 miles from Cambra

Elderly Housing - Bloomsburg Towers - Bloomsburg

330 W. Third Street
Bloomsburg, PA - 17815
(570) 387-0524
Bloomsburg Elderly Housing is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Bloomsburg Elderly Housing for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. Amenities: on-site management and maintenance 24 hour emergency maintenance service intercom entry system emergency call system in each apartment community room fitness room landscaped gazebo and water garden spacious closets air conditioning on-site laundry facility appliances included some utilities paid off street parking ...see full details
Luzerne County
Listing Location: 15.91 miles from Cambra