Bethlehem Housing Authority

Brief Information About Housing Authority in Bethlehem

The Bethlehem Housing Authority is situated at 645 Main Street Bethlehem Pennsylvania 18018. The phone number is 610-865-8300. Their housing code is PA011.

The HA is responsible for managing the housing program for citizens in need. This includes the application step, the guidelines for eligibility, and any other resources. The HA’s mission is to provide subsidized rents for low-income families, provide access to various assistance programs for housing problems. You can reach out to the Bethlehem Housing Authority for issues regarding the qualification process, the location of the proprieties that are under the office’s management, or any information regarding Bethlehem Section 8 landlord’s details.

Existing Programs in Bethlehem HA

The Bethlehem Housing Authority provides excellent opportunities for people that are having problems with their housing situation. The table below shows data on HUD housing programs in Bethlehem.

HUD Housing Programs in Bethlehem

	Bethlehem	Northampton County
Subsidized Units	3,066	5,103
Occupied %	93.0%	89.0%
People Per Unit	2.0	1.9
People Total	5,737	8,716
Average Family Expenditure Per Month	$363	$368
Average HUD Expenditure Per Month	$576	$590
Average Months on Wait List	41	31

Public Housing Programs in Bethlehem

The public housing program by Bethlehem HA is built in such a way that the voucher covers up to 70% of the rent costs. To qualify for this program, the people need to have income that does not exceed the 50% of the median income. Below is the latest data for Public Housing Programs in Bethlehem.

	Bethlehem	Northampton County
Subsidized Units	1,453	1,768
Occupied %	98.0%	98.0%
People Per Unit	2.3	2.1
People Total	3,237	3,693
Average Family Expenditure Per Month	$389	$382
Average HUD Expenditure Per Month	$485	$494
Average Months on Wait List	41	34

Section 8 Housing Programs in Bethlehem

The Section 8 vouchers provided by the Bethlehem HA tend to cover most of the expenses and are of great assistance to families that are struggling. Below is the latest data for Section 8 in Bethlehem.

	Bethlehem	Northampton County
Subsidized Units	855	1,202
Occupied %	97.0%	97.0%
People Per Unit	1.4	1.2
People Total	1,196	1,468
Average Family Expenditure Per Month	$313	$324
Average HUD Expenditure Per Month	$658	$624

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2024 Income Limits

According to the latest statistical data as of 2024, the median income is $40,480. You can find up-to-date data on income limits for Bethlehem and other cities by clicking on the link:

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Waiting List Statuses in Bethlehem

Bethlehem Housing Authority Section 8 Voucher Wait List

The Section 8 Voucher Programs waitlist is Closed. For current program waitlist status, contact Bethlehem HA directly. Up-to-date contact information for Bethlehem Housing Authority is listed in the “Listing Info”.

Closed

Bethlehem Housing Authority Public Housing Wait List

The Public Housing Programs waitlist is Open. For current program waitlist status, contact Bethlehem HA directly. Up-to-date contact information for Bethlehem Housing Authority is listed in the “Listing Info”.

Open

How Do I Apply in Bethlehem Housing Authority?

To apply for the Public Housing Program or the Section 8 voucher, you would need to reach out to the Bethlehem Housing Authority first. From them, you will get the application form. You also prepare the necessary for all the family members: ID, employment, bank account info, bank account status. You can e-mail or drop in the application at the Bethlehem Housing Authority office. They will contact you with any questions.

More information can be found on the official HUD website:

www.hud.gov

FAQ

How long can someone stay in public housing?

When getting a place to live with the housing authority, it is good news as your emergency is now solved. Well, there are always the questions of what happens next and how long can you stay in that place? The short answer is if you keep qualifying for the same requirements that you got the place in the first time. That means that if your income stays below 80% of the local median income, you are good. There is always the requirement of good behavior.

You also must take care of your part of the rent. The housing authority provides help, but the idea is that you still cover a small part of the rent and expenses. You also need to make your payments on time.

Who qualifies for public housing?

To qualify for the housing authority, you need to reach out to the housing authority office. You then fill out a form that they give you and on that form, you list the below information:

Names of the persons that will live with you.
Their sex, birthdate, and relationship to you.
Your contact and current address.
Special circumstances that apply to you ( veteran, disability, elderly, etc.).
Details of the previous landlord. The idea is that these landlords will be reached out to and asked if you are a reliable tenant.
Income information, which means tax documents and W2 documents.
Bank information, as that will be used to check the accuracy of your monetary situation.
There is also a chance that you might get a home visit and asked questions.

How to report the landlord to housing authority?

The housing authority provides help with rent money. They can also help you with a very frequent housing problem: dead-beat landlords. If you have an issue with your landlord, and they do not do anything even after you complain, then hoping that things will change is a waste of time. It is time to act on your own and there are many resources that you can use to help yourself.

There is the rental protection agency, which then reports to higher housing authorities for inappropriate landlord conduct. The service can be completed online and there is a small fee for each application. The rental protection agency will take care of money issues, house code violations, or any management problems.

You are also welcome to go to the local police, which is free and immediate assistance. If you live in a place where the landlord is getting housing vouchers from you, then you can complain directly to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. You can reach them at this number : (800) 685-8470.

What does the local housing authority do?

A housing authority (HA) is made up of various agencies that offer housing assistance funded by HUD. Housing authorities are targeted for old age, low-income people, people who suffer from disabilities, or people that are escaping domestic abuse. Each HA covers different jurisdictions, as there are housing authorities for each local area. There are more than 3300 housing authorities in the USA. The housing authority has information regarding possible programs that you can apply, and about what types of help can you qualify to get. The most common type of help that people get from the public housing authorities includes vouchers, which cover specific percentages of their rent costs and their utilities.

What is public housing and how does it work?

Public housing is a program that has more than 900000 units across all USA. They are rarer in rural areas. These units are more often in poor areas and racially segregated communities. The service is to prevent homelessness, in one way or another. The HA gives rental vouchers that cover some part of the rent, and the tenants are responsible for covering a small part of the rent. That part depends on the agreement and the situation of the tenant. The HA program is designed to help people that are struggling to get a roof on their heads. The HA can be managed by the state, and by local agencies.