Allentown Housing Authority
1339 W Allen St, Allentown, PA, 18102 · ~2,745 units under management
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Allentown, PA (2026)
Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.
Who this agency serves
Allentown Housing Authority served 2,485 households across 2,747 units (90% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.0 people, an average annual income of $18,995, and pays an average of $449 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 2,485 of 2,747 units
- Avg. household income
- $18,995
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $449
- Avg. household size
- 2.0 people
- Households with children
- 30%
- Head of household 62+
- 45%
- Head of household with a disability
- 54%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 35 months
Unit mix: 51% 1-bedroom, 17% 2-bedroom, 32% 3-bedroom.
Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.
Public housing inspection scores
HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 10 developments with an average score of 82 (Standard).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Garden Phase 3 (Rehab) | Allentown | 91 High Performer | NSPIRE | Jun 2025 |
| CENTRAL PARK | Allentown | 90 High Performer | NSPIRE | Jul 2024 |
| TOWERS EAST | Allentown | 90 High Performer | NSPIRE | Mar 2025 |
| Overlook Park 2B | Allentown | 87 Standard | NSPIRE | Aug 2024 |
| 700 Building | Allentown | 86 Standard | NSPIRE | Aug 2024 |
| Cumberland Phase I Rehab | Allentown | 86 Standard | NSPIRE | Aug 2024 |
| JOHN GROSS TOWERS | Allentown | 86 Standard | NSPIRE | Jul 2024 |
| WALNUT MANOR | Allentown | 85 Standard | NSPIRE | Jul 2024 |
| SCATTER SITE | Allentown | 77 Standard | NSPIRE | Jun 2025 |
| LITTLE LEHIGH | Allentown | 42 Troubled | UPCS | Apr 2022 |
Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.
Applying with this agency
Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Allentown Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.
Evaluating this market
Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.