Gordon, PA Low Income Housing

Gordon, PA Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Gordon, PA

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

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Gordon, 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 Gordon, 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 Gordon, Pennsylvania - Schuylkill County

Studio Apartments $652
One Bedroom Apartments $843
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,114
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,187

List of Low Income Housing in or near Gordon, PA

Mt Carmel - Mount Carmel

315 S Hickory St
Mount Carmel, PA - 17851
301- 562-1600
Mt Carmel is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Mt Carmel for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Schuylkill County
Listing Location: 4.70 miles from Gordon

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Queen Of Peace Apartments - Pottsville

777 Water St
Pottsville, PA - 17901
570-628-4504
Queen Of Peace Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Queen Of Peace Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Schuylkill County
Listing Location: 8.49 miles from Gordon

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Neumann Apartments - Saint Clair

25 North Nichols St
Saint Clair, PA - 17970
570-429-0699
Neumann Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Neumann Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Schuylkill County
Listing Location: 8.52 miles from Gordon

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Pottsville Housing Authority - Pottsville

410 Laurel Boulevard
Pottsville, PA - 17901
(570) 628-2702
Pottsville 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
Schuylkill County
Listing Location: 8.61 miles from Gordon


Schuylkill Community Action - Pottsville

225 N. Centre St.
Pottsville, PA - 17901
570-622-1995
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Financial Management Budget Counseling Home Improvement and Rehabilitation Counseling Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Predatory Lending Education Workshops Rental Housing Counseling Services for Homeless Counseling Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English...see full details
Schuylkill County
Listing Location: 8.75 miles from Gordon


Market Square - Pottsville

213 Market Square
Pottsville, PA - 17901
570-622-0349
Market Square is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Market Square for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Schuylkill County
Listing Location: 8.80 miles from Gordon

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Mahanoy Elderly Housing - Mahanoy City

10 W Centre St
Mahanoy City, PA - 17948
(856) 596-0500
Mahanoy Elderly Housing offers 124 low income one bedroom units. This is a Low Income Housing community and will have rent and income restrictions based on the Area Median Income. Hours of Operation: M-F 9:00 am - 5:00 pm *Given the demand for low income housing, there may be a waiting list.  If this listing is incorrect, please contact us using the form below.* ...see full details
Schuylkill County
Listing Location: 11.27 miles from Gordon

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Shamokin Housing Authority - Shamokin

1 E Independence Street
Shamokin, PA - 17872
(570) 644-0431
Shamokin 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
Schuylkill County
Listing Location: 11.65 miles from Gordon


Lincoln Towers - Shamokin

201 W Mulberry St
Shamokin, PA - 17872
570-648-2761
Lincoln Towers is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Lincoln Towers for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Schuylkill County
Listing Location: 11.66 miles from Gordon

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Coal Township Elderly Hsg - Shamokin

101 N Ash St Box 3
Shamokin, PA - 17866
856-596-0500
Coal Township Elderly Hsg is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Coal Township Elderly Hsg for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Schuylkill County
Listing Location: 11.71 miles from Gordon

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Gordon, 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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