1440 W Walnut St, Allentown, PA 18102
Waiting List Forecast: Likely Long or Closed
Verified for 2021 by Colleen Carter, Ric Gresia| Rent | Beds | Baths | SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| $734 - 774 per Month† | Studio - 1 Bed | 1 Bath | - |
Since this property may have a Section 8 Property Based Rental Assistance contract with rental assistance available to its residents, it is likely the property has a waiting list. Sometimes these waiting lists can be months or years long and may or may not be accepting new applicants. You should contact the property to verify.
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.
Episcopal House is in the heart of Allentown in a quiet, mostly residential area. Right on the corner of 15th Street & W. Walnut Street. Episcopal House is a high-rise community consisting of 210 apartments reserved for individuals aged 62 or greater and who income qualify. There are many medical offices in the vicinity and three hospitals within minutes of the building. Stores and shopping areas are nearby, offering convenience to our residents. There are several churches, the YMCA & senior center.
https://www.episcopalhousebc.com/rentalapplication.aspx
This property participates in the Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance program meaning the rent for many, if not all, units is based on a tenant's income. 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. Also, project-based Section 8 properties tend to have longer waiting lists, with some with waiting lists going out for years. This property was also financed through a HUD-insured private mortgage meaning the owner has oversight from both a private bank and HUD. This usually means Episcopal House is kept in good condition. Since this property has a project-based Section 8 contract, you won't need a Section 8 voucher to live here. If you have a voucher, you may have to give it up to live here.
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| Unit (Bd/Ba) | Ft2 | Rent |
|---|---|---|
| Studio (Studio/1) | - | $734† |
| One Bedroom (1/1) | - | $774† |
| 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 |
| 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.
Does Episcopal House have a waiting list?
Episcopal House probably has a waiting list. Since our research has shown there is a project-based rental assistance associated with this property, the waiting list would be for the rent-assisted units. We haven't confirmed if this is the case, so you should contact the property to confirm.
Are rents subsidized at Episcopal House?
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.
What property management company manges Episcopal House?
Episcopal House is managed by Beacon Communities headquartered in Pleasanton, California.
In addition to Episcopal House, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Allentown?
In addition to Episcopal House, 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.
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