Wilkes Barre, PA Low Income Housing

Types of Low Income Housing in Wilkes Barre, PA

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Wilkes Barre, 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.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Wilkes Barre, 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 Wilkes Barre, PA

Wilkes Barre Housing Authority - Wilkes Barre

50 Lincoln Plaza
Wilkes Barre, PA - 18702
(570) 825-6657
Wilkes Barre 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 ple...see full details
Luzerne County

Commission On Economic Opportunity Of Luzerne County - Wilkes Barre

165 Amber Lane
Wilkes Barre, PA -
570-826-0510-216
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: 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 Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English Spanish...see full details
Luzerne County

Wyoming Valley Habitat For Humanity - Wilkes Barre

PO Box 2208
Wilkes Barre, PA - 18703
(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
Luzerne County

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Non Profit Apartment

Housing Plus Supports - Wilkes Barre

744 Kidder St
Wilkes Barre, PA - 18702
(570)829-3477
Provide Affordable Housing For Disabled Individuals...see full details
Luzerne County

Non Profit Apartment

The Palmer House - Wilkes Barre

401 New Grove St
Wilkes Barre, PA - 18702
610-826-5727
The Palmer House is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact The Palmer House for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Luzerne County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Check For Waiting Lists
Most apartments have waiting lists. Search early and do not just settle on one apartment choice.

Contact Your Local Housing Authority
Housing authorities have many opportunities. Many do have closed waiting lists, but they may be able to provide other public housing resources.

Check The Federal Poverty Sliding Scale Guidelines
Check to see if you qualify for low cost or free housing by comparing the guidelines to your income records.