Rockhill Furnace, PA Low Income Housing

Rockhill Furnace, PA Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Rockhill Furnace, PA

How do I qualify for low income housing in Rockhill Furnace, 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 Rockhill Furnace, PA

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Rockhill Furnace, 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 Rockhill Furnace, 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 Rockhill Furnace, Pennsylvania - Huntingdon County

Studio Apartments $680
One Bedroom Apartments $821
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,054
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,242

List of Low Income Housing in or near Rockhill Furnace, PA

Marshall Deforrest Apartments - Huntingdon

900 Mifflin Street
Huntingdon, PA - 16652
(814) 643-2201
Marshall Deforrest Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Marshall Deforrest Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. ...see full details
Huntingdon County
Listing Location: 18.17 miles from Rockhill Furnace

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Huntingdon Area Habitat For Humanity - Huntingdon

PO Box 26
Huntingdon, PA - 16652
(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
Huntingdon County
Listing Location: 18.69 miles from Rockhill Furnace

Non Profit Apartment

Mountain View Home - Mc Connellsburg

375 Lions Park Dr
Mc Connellsburg, PA - 17233
(717) 762-7115
Mountain View Home is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Mountain View Home for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Huntingdon County
Listing Location: 21.68 miles from Rockhill Furnace

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Roxbury Ridge Apartments - Shippensburg

100 Meadow Dr
Shippensburg, PA - 17257
717-532-9425
Roxbury Ridge Apartments is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Roxbury Ridge Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Huntingdon County
Listing Location: 22.73 miles from Rockhill Furnace

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Barclay Village - Chambersburg

604 Heintzelman Ave
Chambersburg, PA - 17201
717-263-5025
Barclay Village is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Barclay Village for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Huntingdon County
Listing Location: 23.71 miles from Rockhill Furnace

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Episcopal Square Apartments - Shippensburg

101 N Prince St
Shippensburg, PA - 17257
717-530-1277
Episcopal Square Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Episcopal Square Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Huntingdon County
Listing Location: 23.91 miles from Rockhill Furnace

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Shippen House - Shippensburg

19 Hollar Avenue
Shippensburg, PA - 17257
443-259-4989
Shippen House is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Shippen House for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Huntingdon County
Listing Location: 24.20 miles from Rockhill Furnace

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

United Towers - Chambersburg

200 N Main St
Chambersburg, PA - 17201
717-263-0119
United Towers is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact United Towers for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Huntingdon County
Listing Location: 24.37 miles from Rockhill Furnace

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Franklin County Housing Authority - Chambersburg

436 W Washington Street
Chambersburg, PA - 17201
(717) 263-4200
Franklin 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
Huntingdon County
Listing Location: 24.42 miles from Rockhill Furnace


Valley Community Housing Corp - Chambersburg

436 W Washington St
Chambersburg, PA - 17201
717-263-4200
PROVIDE DECENT HOUSING THAT IS AFFORDABLE TO LOW AND MODERATE INCOME PEOPLE AND SUCH OTHER ACTIVITIES AS THE PA NOT FOR PROFIT LAW MAY ALLOW...see full details
Huntingdon County
Listing Location: 24.42 miles from Rockhill Furnace

Non Profit Apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Rockhill Furnace, 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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