High Rise Buildings Senior / Disabled Public Housing Waiting List is Closed as of October 2024. The waiting list was last open in February 2024 and remains closed.

Lorena Bentley

Analysis by Lorena Bentley

Last Updated: February, 6th 2024

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The Bethlehem Housing Authority (BHA) last accepted Senior and Disabled Public Housing waiting list applications for High Rise Building from February 19, 2024, until February 25, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

This waiting list had the following preference: Bethlehem resident or working in Bethlehem 20 hours or more.

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 BHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the BHA public notice on February 6, 2024.

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High Rise Buildings Senior / Disabled Public Housing Applicant Preferences

High Rise Buildings has preferences for: Live, Work, or Attend School Locally. Preferences are not required but Senior / Disabled Public Housing applicants that meet these criteria will be moved up the waiting list.

Bethlehem Housing Authority

High Rise Buildings Senior / Disabled Public Housing Waiting List is managed by Bethlehem Housing Authority.

Bethlehem Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 1,968 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

This housing agency serves Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

What should I do after applying to the Bethlehem Housing Authority Senior / Disabled Public Housing waiting list?

After applying, it's a good practice to keep a record of any application that you submit. This will help you keep track of your application, and is especially useful if you apply to multiple waiting lists. You can do this easily with a document on your computer or mobile device, and also with a notebook or piece of paper.

Make sure to write down your application or confirmation number with the application details. This number will be important to reference in the future. Once you have this information written, keep it stored in a place that's easy to access when you need it.

With this information safely stored, all you have left to do is wait to find out if you've been selected for the waiting list.

When will I know if I've been selected for the Bethlehem Housing Authority Senior / Disabled Public Housing waiting list?

Depending on the area, it may take weeks or even months to know if you've been selected for the waiting list. Your wait for an announcement is usually the longest in areas with large populations and a high demand for housing assistance.

Check if the public notice states when the housing authority plans to announce the results, or how long it may take to review applications. Contact the housing authority if this information isn't available.

How do I know if I've been added to the Bethlehem Housing Authority Senior / Disabled Public Housing waiting list?

Once all applications are reviewed, the housing authority will either contact everyone who has been placed on the waiting list, or message everyone who applied to check their results.

The housing authority will use the contact information you give in the application to reach you (usually by mail, email, or phone). For this reason, it is very important to put valid contact information on your application. Make sure you keep your contact information up to date, and that you respond quickly if any further action is required.

If you don't get contacted by the housing authority, it might mean that you were not chosen for the waiting list. Sometimes, housing authorities do not contact applicants who were not placed on the waiting list. Check with the housing authority for confirmation.

How can I check my status on the Bethlehem Housing Authority Senior / Disabled Public Housing waiting list?

To check your status on the waiting list, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or visit the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to check your status.

Some housing authorities will give your spot on the waiting list, but others might only confirm that you're still on the waiting list. Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when checking your status.

How long will it take to get to the top of the Bethlehem Housing Authority Senior / Disabled Public Housing waiting list?

The wait to reach the top of this waiting list will be different for everyone.

This waiting list has at least one preference, so those who qualify will have a shorter wait than those who don't. After sorting preferences, applicants are placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received by the housing authority. So applying soon after the waiting list opens will give you a shorter wait than those who wait to apply after you.

If you are closer to the top of the waiting list, your wait may be just weeks or months long. But if you're closer to the end of the waiting list, it could take years to reach the top.

How do I update my application for the Bethlehem Housing Authority Senior / Disabled Public Housing waiting list?

To update your waiting list application, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or submit a form to the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to update your application.

Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when updating your application.

When can I apply for a Bethlehem Housing Authority Senior / Disabled Public Housing waiting list that is closed?

You cannot apply for a waiting list that is closed until it is reopened by the housing authority. It is not known when the housing authority will announce the next opening.

For the Bethlehem Housing Authority Senior / Disabled Public Housing waiting list, how do I apply online?

To apply online, an electronic form must be submitted to the housing authority on the internet. Many online applications require an account to be created to log in, and also a valid email address.

How is a Bethlehem Housing Authority Senior / Disabled Public Housing waiting list sorted by date and time?

A waiting list sorted by date and time orders applicants who are selected for the waiting list by the date and time the housing authority receives the application. Those who apply earlier will generally be placed higher on the waiting list.

Who lives in Bethlehem Housing Authority Public Housing units?

If you are considering applying to live in a Public Housing unit, you may be interested to know who already lives in these units, and what the households tend to look like. Fortunately, we can provide some helpful statistics using HUD's 2023 Picture of Subsidized Households. The following data describes the economic and demographic characteristics of renters who live in Public Housing units provided by Bethlehem Housing Authority.

How many renters live in Public Housing units provided by Bethlehem Housing Authority?

At the start of 2024, Bethlehem Housing Authority was managing 1,450 Public Housing units. Of the total number of units managed, there were 1,421 units occupied. This represents 98% of the total number of Public Housing units managed by Bethlehem Housing Authority.

According to HUD, there is a total of 3,112 people living in Public Housing units managed by Bethlehem Housing Authority, with the average number of people per household being 2.

How long did current Bethlehem Housing Authority Public Housing tenants spend on a waiting list before occupying a Public Housing unit?

The 1,421 households living in Public Housing units at the start of 2024 waited on average 41 months before being able to move in. Of those households, 99 occupied their unit in the last year. This represents 7 percent of Public Housing tenants in units managed by Bethlehem Housing Authority.

Are there any Bethlehem Housing Authority Public Housing units not occupied?

The Bethlehem Housing Authority Public Housing program that this waiting list covers had 98% of its units occupied by households with 2% unoccupied at the start of 2024.

How many Bethlehem Housing Authority Public Housing households have children?

Of the 1,421 Public Housing households in units managed by Bethlehem Housing Authority, 580 have at least one child. There are 102 two-parent households in the Bethlehem Housing Authority Public Housing units, and 479 single-parent households. There were 551 households with children with a female head of household.

How much do Bethlehem Housing Authority Public Housing households earn?

The average annual household income for Bethlehem Housing Authority Public Housing tenant households is $22,970 The average annual income per person is $10,437 The average Public Housing household annual income is 29% of the local Area Median Income.

Bethlehem Housing Authority Public Housing household annual income
Annual Income Range ($) Number of Households % of Vouchers
Less than $5,000 43 3%
$5,000 - $9,999 71 5%
$10,000 - $14,999 512 36%
$15,000 - $19,999 185 13%
$20,000+ 611 43%

What is the source of income for Bethlehem Housing Authority Public Housing households?

Of all Public Housing households, 522 (36%) receive the majority of their income from wages and/or business. 0 (0%) households receive the majority of their income from welfare programs like TANF, General Assistance or Public Assistance. 885 (61%) households derive the majority of their income from some other source (other than wage or welfare).

How much does a Bethlehem Housing Authority Public Housing unit cost?

For the Bethlehem Housing Authority Public Housing program, the federal government covers the cost of, on average, $634 per month for each household, which equates to annual cost of $7,608.

How much does the average Bethlehem Housing Authority Public Housing tenant pay per month in rent?

HUD refers to the portion of rent paid by the tenant as the Total Tenant Payment, or Family Expenditure.

For the Bethlehem Housing Authority Public Housing program, the average family expenditure is $521 per month or $6,252 per year. The combined payment from all tenants in the program is $740,341 per month, which is $8,884,092 per year.

What is the average utility cost paid by Bethlehem Housing Authority Public Housing renters?

The average cost of utilities for renters in this program is $114 per month. It is important to note this is not the actual cost renters will pay for utilities, but an estimate based on the energy cost estimates of the program.

What size are most Bethlehem Housing Authority Public Housing units?

Of the 1,450 households living in Public Housing units, 497 (35%) live in a studio or one-bedroom unit, 441 (31%) rent a 2-bedroom rental home and 497 (35%) have a 3-bedroom or larger rental. 17% of Public Housing households are overhoused with more bedrooms than people in the household.

What is the race and ethnicity of Bethlehem Housing Authority Public Housing households?

86% of Bethlehem Housing Authority Public Housing program households have a minority head of household who is Black, Native American, Asian or Pacific Islander; or of Hispanic ethnicity.

Racial/ethnic makeup of Bethlehem Housing Authority Public Housing tenants
Race Number of Households % of Households
Asian/Pacific Islander 0 0%
Black Non-Hispanic 128 9%
Native American/Alaskan 0 0%
White Non-Hispanic 199 14%
Black Hispanic 14 1%
White Hispanic 1,052 74%
Other Hispanic 0 0%

What are the ages of tenant heads of households in the Bethlehem Housing Authority Public Housing program?

Age Range of Head of Household Number of Households % of Households
Under 24 43 3%
25-50/td> 625 44%
51-61 256 18%
62-84 455 32%
85 or Older 43 3%
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