Chinchilla, PA Low Income Housing

Chinchilla, PA Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Chinchilla, PA

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

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Chinchilla, 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 Chinchilla, 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 Chinchilla, Pennsylvania - Lackawanna County

Studio Apartments $825
One Bedroom Apartments $1,008
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,304
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,417

List of Low Income Housing in or near Chinchilla, PA

Linden Crest - Clarks Summit

100 Linden St
Clarks Summit, PA - 18411
570-586-3100
Linden Crest is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Linden Crest for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lackawanna County
Listing Location: 1.60 miles from Chinchilla

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Bedford Tower - Clark Summit

400 Bedford St
Clark Summit, PA - 18411
570-587-2488
Bedford Tower is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Bedford Tower for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lackawanna County
Listing Location: 1.72 miles from Chinchilla

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Delaware Tower - Scranton

100 Smallacombe Drive
Scranton, PA - 18508
(570) 348-1366
Delaware Tower is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Delaware Tower for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lackawanna County
Listing Location: 1.83 miles from Chinchilla

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Scranton Townhouse Apartments - Townhouse Blvd

Community Bldg Rental Office
Townhouse Blvd, PA - SCRAN
(570) 346-8867
Scranton Townhouse Apartments is a family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Scranton Townhouse Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lackawanna County
Listing Location: 3.55 miles from Chinchilla

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Olyphant - Olyphant

230 W Lackawanna Ave
Olyphant, PA - 18447
(570) 489-4756
Olyphant is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Olyphant for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lackawanna County
Listing Location: 3.77 miles from Chinchilla

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Cabrini Senior Apartments - Scranton

113 North Cabrini Avenue
Scranton, PA - 18504
(570) 343-8430
Cabrini is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Cabrini for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lackawanna County
Listing Location: 4.36 miles from Chinchilla

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

United House - Scranton

501 Pine Street
Scranton, PA - 18509
(570) 344-7661
United House is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact United House for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lackawanna County
Listing Location: 4.38 miles from Chinchilla


Lackawanna County Housing Authority - Dunmore

2019 W Pine Street
Dunmore, PA - 18512
(570)342-7629
Lackawanna County 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
Lackawanna County
Listing Location: 4.46 miles from Chinchilla


Finch Towers - Scranton

424 North Wyoming Avenue
Scranton, PA - 18503
(570) 342-6606
Finch Towers is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Finch Towers for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lackawanna County
Listing Location: 4.47 miles from Chinchilla

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Mulberry Tower - Scranton

499 Mulberry Street
Scranton, PA - 18503
(570) 348-1771
Mulberry Tower is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Mulberry Tower for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lackawanna County
Listing Location: 4.53 miles from Chinchilla

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Chinchilla, 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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