700 W Union St, Allentown, PA 18101
Waiting List Forecast: Closed
Verified for 2022 by Lorena Bentley| Rent | Beds | Baths | SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call for Rents† | 1 - 2 Beds | 1 Bath | - |
Central Park, Towers East, Gross Towers, 700 Building, Walnut Manor and Senior Scattered Sites Waiting List
The Allentown Housing Authority (AHA) last accepted Senior and Disabled Public Housing waiting list applications for Central Park, Towers East, Gross Towers, 700 Building, Walnut Manor and Senior Scattered Sites apartments from October 16, 2023, until October 20, 2023.
To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.
This waiting list was the following preferences:
Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the AHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the AHA public notice on October 16, 2023.
Go to the public housing authority page for this waiting list >>
7th and Union streets in the heart of downtown Allentown, the 700 Building provides safe, secure and affordable housing in 129 apartments to senior citizens and individuals with disabilities. Walnut Manor is located near parks, shopping and bus transportation.
This property is funded through HUD’s Public Housing program. These properties are typically owned and managed by a Public Housing Authority. These properties tend to be much older, as no new public housing has been built in many years. Since the Federal budget has historically (and notoriously) underfunded public housing renovations for decades, these properties tend to have higher vacancies due to uninhabitable units or liveable units that are in poor condition. In addition, since all public housing properties offer rent subsidies, low-income residents only pay rent based on their incomes. For that reason, these properties tend to have longer waiting lists. Check our public housing waiting list data for more information. Since 700 Building participates in the Public Housing program and has a property based subsidy, if you have a Section 8 voucher, you would have to give up your voucher to move in.
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| Unit (Bd/Ba) | Ft2 | Rent |
|---|---|---|
| One Bedroom One Bath (1/1) | - | Call for Price† |
| Two Bedroom One Bath (2/1) | - | Call for Price† |
| AMI* | 1 person | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI for PBRA Units | $20,150 / year | $23,000 / year | $25,900 / year | $30,000 / year |
| 50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $33,600 / year | $38,400 / year | $43,200 / year | $47,950 / year |
| 50% AMI for PBRA Units | $33,600 / year | $38,400 / year | $43,200 / year | $47,950 / year |
| 80% AMI for PBRA Units | $53,700 / year | $61,400 / year | $69,050 / year | $76,700 / year |
*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.
Does 700 Building have a waiting list?
700 Building has a waiting list. See above for waiting list details.
Are rents subsidized at 700 Building ?
We believe rents are most likely subsidized at all or some of the units since our research has turned up at least one public housing or rental assistance contract probably associated with this property.
In addition to 700 Building , how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Allentown?
In addition to 700 Building , we list 46 other affordable properties in Allentown. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 2434 affordable units in Allentown.
When was the 700 Building listing last updated?
700 Building listing on Affordable Housing Online was last updated on 11/09/2022 by Lorena Bentley. Remember, a property's status can change so you should contact the property to confirm.
Do you have little or no income?
Be aware that some housing assistance programs have a minimum income requirement, such as Low-Income Housing Tax Credit aparments.Izzie Tiffany says:
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