Lake Ariel, PA Low Income Housing

Lake Ariel, PA Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Lake Ariel, PA

How do I qualify for low income housing in Lake Ariel, 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 Lake Ariel, PA

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Lake Ariel, 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 Lake Ariel, 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 Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania - Wayne County

Studio Apartments $822
One Bedroom Apartments $979
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,192
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,373

List of Low Income Housing in or near Lake Ariel, PA

Gravity Plane Apartments - Waymart

130 Carbondale Rd
Waymart, PA - 18472
570-226-3200
Gravity Plane Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Gravity Plane Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Wayne County
Listing Location: 8.74 miles from Lake Ariel

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Project Opportunity - Jermyn

438 Washington Ave
Jermyn, PA - 18433
570-342-5090
Project Opportunity is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Project Opportunity for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Wayne County
Listing Location: 9.90 miles from Lake Ariel

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Maple City Apartments - Honesdale

3 Corey St
Honesdale, PA - 18431
717-253-6624
Maple City Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Maple City Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Wayne County
Listing Location: 10.22 miles from Lake Ariel

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Carbondale Housing Authority - Carbondale

2 John Street
Carbondale, PA - 18407
(570) 282-0280
Carbondale 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
Wayne County
Listing Location: 10.34 miles from Lake Ariel


Summit Gardens - Carbondale

105 Westgate Dr
Carbondale, PA - 18407
717-282-6623
Summit Gardens is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Summit Gardens for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Wayne County
Listing Location: 10.47 miles from Lake Ariel

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Barker Street - Hawley

615 Barker St
Hawley, PA - 18428
570-226-3200
Barker Street is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Barker Street for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Wayne County
Listing Location: 10.59 miles from Lake Ariel

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Wayne County, Pa, Habitat For Humanity Of - Honesdale

827 Church St
Honesdale, PA - 18431
(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
Wayne County
Listing Location: 10.63 miles from Lake Ariel

Non Profit 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
Wayne County
Listing Location: 11.51 miles from Lake Ariel

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Lutherwood - Scranton

1 Lake Scranton Road
Scranton, PA - 18505
(570) 346-3009
Lutherwood is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Lutherwood for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Wayne County
Listing Location: 13.09 miles from Lake Ariel

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

William Penn Apartments - Forest City

331 Main St
Forest City, PA - 18421
570-785-5990
William Penn Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact William Penn Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Wayne County
Listing Location: 13.19 miles from Lake Ariel

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Lake Ariel, 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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