216 W Independence St, Orwigsburg, PA 17961
Waiting List Forecast: Likely Short or None
Verified for 2019 by Connor Bailey, Lorena Bentley, Joshua Cappell| Rent | Beds | Baths | SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call for Rents† | 1 - 2 Beds | 1 Bath | - |
Since this property is a LIHTC property that might not have a project based rental assistance contract, it is likely that it either has no waiting list or the waiting list is shorter than properties with rental assistance. 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.
Independence Square Apartments formerly known as Fessler Knitting Mill was converted to 20 units of senior housing, offices and support space, making the building’s use more compatible with the surrounding single family residential neighborhood. The apartments have high ceilings and large windows with sun shades. A Community Room addition was constructed on the second floor with an outdoor terrace. A clerestory window was added to the core of the nearly square building to bring daylight to the common spaces and highlight a grand stair near the elevator lobby. The local Library will be a commercial tenant. The project was funded by PHFA PennHOMES and LIHTC.
Because Independence Square participates in HUD's HOME program for rental housing and the LIHTC program, at least some of the units in this property are set aside for households earning 60% or less of the AMI and rents are capped at the local FMR and in many cases much lower. For a HOME project of this size, some of the units are set aside for households at or below 50% AMI with a corresponding lower rent cap. As this property appears not to have a project-based subsidy or any other Federal assistance, you likely will have to pay your own rent, albeit, at a lower rent amount thanks to the HOME and LIHTC programs. Since this property participates in the HOME and LIHTC programs, the property is required to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $27,900 / year | $31,900 / year | $35,900 / year | $39,850 / year |
| 50% AMI for PBRA Units | $27,900 / year | $31,900 / year | $35,900 / year | $39,850 / year |
| 60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $33,480 / year | $38,280 / year | $43,080 / year | $47,820 / year |
*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.
Does Independence Square have a waiting list?
Independence Square probably doesn't have a waiting list, and, if it does, the wait times are most likely short. We haven't confirmed if this is the case, so you should contact the property to confirm.
Are rents subsidized at Independence Square?
We believe rents are most likely NOT subsidized at any of the units at this property since our research has not discovered any public housing or rental assistance contracts associated with this property. This means you will most likely have to pay the full rent no matter your income. Note: In some rare instances, some properties may have a small number of units subsidized through state or private programs.
In addition to Independence Square, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Orwigsburg?
In addition to Independence Square, we list 3 other affordable properties in Orwigsburg. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 100 affordable units in Orwigsburg.
210 E Market St, Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania 17961
12 Applewood Circle, Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania 17961
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