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Lehigh County Housing Authority

Name: Lehigh County Housing Authority
Address: 635 Broad St, Emmaus, PA, 18049, US
Telephone: 6109654514

635 Broad St, Emmaus, PA, 18049

Information verified May 28, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 16 hr ago

About This Property

Lehigh County Housing Authority operates 1,941 units of public housing in Emmaus, PA. Both the public housing and Section 8 waitlists are currently closed. The authority provides affordable rental housing options for eligible residents in the county.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Apply: Online

Applicants complete a pre-application for the actual development where they want to live and are placed on a waiting list. LCHA has preferences for selecting applicants from the waiting list, including families displaced by government action, veterans, families living in units designated affordable paying more than 30% of their income towards rent, and people living, working or attending school in LCHA jurisdiction (excluding Allentown and Bethlehem).

Last verified February 17, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Open

Apply: Online

Applicants apply with a pre-application and are placed on a waiting list. LCHA has preferences for selecting applicants from the waiting list, including families displaced by government action, veterans, families living in units designated affordable paying more than 30% of their income towards rent, and people living, working or attending school in LCHA jurisdiction (excluding Allentown and Bethlehem).

Last verified February 17, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated May 28, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

1941

Fair Market Rent - Lehigh County, PA

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$972
1 Bedroom	$1,137
2 Bedroom	$1,426
3 Bedroom	$1,821
4 Bedroom	$1,900

Income Limits - Lehigh County, PA

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $17,200
Very Low (50%): $28,700
Low (80%): $45,850

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $19,650
Very Low (50%): $32,800
Low (80%): $52,400

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $22,100
Very Low (50%): $36,900
Low (80%): $58,950

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $40,950
Low (80%): $65,500

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $44,250
Low (80%): $70,750

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $47,550
Low (80%): $76,000

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $50,800
Low (80%): $81,250

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,660
Very Low (50%): $54,100
Low (80%): $86,500

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$17,200	$28,700	$45,850
2 Persons	$19,650	$32,800	$52,400
3 Persons	$22,100	$36,900	$58,950
4 Persons	$26,500	$40,950	$65,500
5 Persons	$31,040	$44,250	$70,750
6 Persons	$35,580	$47,550	$76,000
7 Persons	$40,120	$50,800	$81,250
8 Persons	$44,660	$54,100	$86,500

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Emmaus, PA?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Lehigh County, PA is: $972 (Studio), $1137 (1BR), $1426 (2BR), $1821 (3BR), $1900 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Lehigh County Housing Authority is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Lehigh County Housing Authority have?+

Lehigh County Housing Authority has a total of 1941 housing units.

How do I apply for housing at Lehigh County Housing Authority?+

Lehigh County Housing Authority is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 6109654514, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Lehigh County, PA?+

For a 4-person household in Lehigh County, PA, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $40,950, Low Income (80% AMI): $65,500. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

Is there a waitlist for Lehigh County Housing Authority?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Open. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Open. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

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