Cumberland Gardens

501 E. Cumberland St, Allentown, PA 18103

Waiting List Forecast: Likely Long or Closed for Public Housing units, and Likely Short or None for other affordable units

check_circleVerified for 2023 by Connor Bailey, Lorena Bentley, Ric Gresia

Rent	Beds	Baths	SqFt
Call for Rents^†	2 - 5 Beds	1 - 2 Baths	-

Call (610) 791-0461

Waitlist Forecast

Since this property may have HUD-funded Public Housing with subsidies that help pay tenants' rent, the property is likely to have a long waiting list. Housing authorities often open these waiting lists periodically. Important: Housing authorities don't always open housing waiting lists at a property-specific level or even allow applicants to choose at which property they can live. Many times, the housing authority will assign an applicant to a property without giving the applicant a choice.

Note: Affordable Housing Online has not confirmed the waiting list status directly with the property. This waiting list status forecast is based on our housing experts' knowledge of similar properties. You should always confirm this status directly with the property.

Cumberland Gardens provides safe, secure and affordable housing to low-income families with social service programs, on-site administrative and maintenance employees and a variety of community programs near schools, shopping and bus lines. Children living in Cumberland Gardens can attend Allentown Public Schools, including Roosevelt Elementary School, South Mountain Middle School and Louis J. Dieruff High School.

Dave's Thoughts On Cumberland Gardens

This LIHTC property is among the most common types of affordable rental housing in the United States. The LIHTC programonly provides subsidies to the building’s owner at construction. The LIHTC program doesn't provide direct subsidies to the residents, but the owner must set rents affordable to low-income renters in the area. You would not pay more than 30% of your income for rent. To qualify, you must earn 50% or less of the Area Median Income (AMI), which you can find on this page’s income chart. LIHTC properties tend to have shorter waiting lists however, since Cumberland Gardens has a project-based subsidy, the waiting list is likely much longer than other local LIHTC properties. Records show this property may have been recently associated with the Public Housing program, which means it could have a new RAD Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance contract. LIHTC properties tend to have shorter waiting lists however, since this property may have a project-based subsidy, the waiting list may be much longer than other local LIHTC properties. LIHTC properties nationwide are required to accept housing vouchers however, if this property has a RAD Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance contract, your Section 8 voucher cannot be used here. LIHTC properties were first built in the late 1980's and the LIHTC program funds the renovation of older properties. Because they tend to be newer or renovated, these properties are more likely to have larger units, more amenities, and greater tenant service offerings than other affordable housing programs. This property might be right for you if you need help paying your rent and are willing to wait for a possibly longer waiting list if this is indeed a RAD property.

~ Dave Layfield, Founder of Affordable Housing Online

Cumberland Gardens Amenities

Fitness Center
Playground
Basketball Court
Community Room
Clubhouse
On-Site Manager
Air Conditioning
On-Site Maintenance
Smoke Free
High Speed Internet Access
Resident Activities
Wheel Chair Accessible
On-Site Child Care

Units at Cumberland Gardens

Unit (Bd/Ba)	Ft²	Rent
Two Bedroom One Bath (2/1)	-	Call for Price^†
Three Bedroom One Bath (3/1)	-	Call for Price^†
Four Bedroom One in a half Bath (4/1.5)	-	Call for Price^†
Five Bedroom Two Bath (5/2)	-	Call for Price^†

Income Qualification for Cumberland Gardens

*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.

AMI*	1 person	2 people	3 people	4 people	5 people	6 people	7 people	8 people
30% AMI for PBRA Units	$20,150 / year	$23,000 / year	$25,900 / year	$30,000 / year	$35,140 / year	$40,280 / year	$45,420 / year	$50,560 / year
50% AMI for LIHTC Units	$33,600 / year	$38,400 / year	$43,200 / year	$47,950 / year	$51,800 / year	$55,650 / year	$59,500 / year	$63,300 / year
50% AMI for PBRA Units	$33,600 / year	$38,400 / year	$43,200 / year	$47,950 / year	$51,800 / year	$55,650 / year	$59,500 / year	$63,300 / year
60% AMI for LIHTC Units	$40,320 / year	$46,080 / year	$51,840 / year	$57,540 / year	$62,160 / year	$66,780 / year	$71,400 / year	$75,960 / year
80% AMI for PBRA Units	$53,700 / year	$61,400 / year	$69,050 / year	$76,700 / year	$82,850 / year	$89,000 / year	$95,150 / year	$101,250 / year

*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.

FAQs for Cumberland Gardens

Does Cumberland Gardens have a waiting list?

Cumberland Gardens probably has a waiting list. Since our research has shown there are some public housing units at this property, the waiting list would be for those units. We haven't confirmed if this is the case, so you should contact the property to confirm.

Are rents subsidized at Cumberland Gardens?

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 Cumberland Gardens, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Allentown?

In addition to Cumberland Gardens, we list 83 other affordable properties in Allentown. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 2457 affordable units in Allentown.

When was the Cumberland Gardens listing last updated?

Cumberland Gardens listing on Affordable Housing Online was last updated on 06/07/2023 by Connor Bailey. Remember, a property's status can change so you should contact the property to confirm.