515 State St, Erie, PA 16501
Waiting List Forecast: Likely Long or Closed for Rent Assisted units, and Likely Short or None for other affordable units
Verified for 2024 by Colleen Carter| Rent | Beds | Baths | SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call for Rents† | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 564 Sq Ft |
Since this property is a LIHTC property that may have rental assistance for some or all units, there might be seperate or split waiting lists for rental assistance and non-rental assistance units. In this case, the rental assistance waiting list can be much longer than properties without rental assistance. The non-rental assistance units waiting list is likely much shorter or it may not have a waiting list at all. 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.
Richford Arms is a 10 story affordable community designed for seniors who are age 62 or older or disabled. This vibrant community is set in historic downtown Erie, PA, one mile from the lakefront.
Richford Arms offers a variety of one-bedroom floorplans along with a community room, community kitchen, computer lab, fitness center, and laundry facilities. The spacious air-conditioned apartments have fully equipped kitchens and large windows with views of downtown and Lake Erie.
Adjacent to the Perry Square Park and near the West Sixth Street Historic District, Richford Arms is at the heart of it all. Located on the Erie public bus route, it is also within walking distance of the UPMC Hamot Hospital, the Gannon Recreation Center, museums, restaurants, and shopping. Please call their friendly on-site lease team today and take the first step in Living Well by Design. Richmond Arms is proud to be a smoke-free community.
This LIHTC property is among the most common types of affordable rental housing in the United States. The LIHTC program only 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. This property does participate in the Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance program and your rent would be subsidized and based on your 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. LIHTC properties tend to have shorter waiting lists however, since Richford Arms has a project-based subsidy, the waiting list is likely much longer than other local LIHTC properties. LIHTC properties nationwide are required to accept housing vouchers however, since this property has a Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance contract, your Section 8 voucher can not 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 longer waiting list.
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| Unit (Bd/Ba) | Ft2 | Rent |
|---|---|---|
| One Bedroom (1/1) | 564ft2 | Call for Price† |
| AMI* | 1 person | 2 people |
|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI for PBRA Units | $16,700 / year | $19,720 / year |
| 50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $27,800 / year | $31,800 / year |
| 50% AMI for PBRA Units | $27,800 / year | $31,800 / year |
| 60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $33,360 / year | $38,160 / year |
| 80% AMI for PBRA Units | $44,450 / year | $50,800 / year |
*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.
Does Richford Arms have a waiting list?
Richford Arms 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 Richford Arms?
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 Richford Arms?
Richford Arms is managed by Beacon Communities headquartered in Pleasanton, California.
In addition to Richford Arms, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Erie?
In addition to Richford Arms, we list 90 other affordable properties in Erie. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 3933 affordable units in Erie.
When was the Richford Arms listing last updated?
Richford Arms listing on Affordable Housing Online was last updated on 05/22/2024 by Colleen Carter. Remember, a property's status can change so you should contact the property to confirm.
2314 Sassafras St, Erie, Pennsylvania 16502
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