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About Northampton County Housing Authority

The Northampton County Housing Authority (NCHA), situated in Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, provides housing assistance to eligible low-income individuals and families. The NCHA manages approximately 1,062 assisted housing units, comprising 956 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and 106 Public Housing units.

Currently, the NCHA is accepting applications for its Affordable Housing (Broadway Apartments) program and Other Subsidized Housing (Broadway Apartments) program. For a family of four in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA HUD Metro FMR Area, the Very Low Income limit is $50,100 per year. Prospective applicants should confirm their eligibility and income status directly with the housing authority.

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Other Programs

23 programs

These programs are administered by this housing authority but do not have active waitlist openings at this time. Statuses are verified nightly and subscribers will be notified when changes are detected.

Affordable Housing
Closed

The waiting list for Broadway Apartments was open to applicants 62 and over and/or disabled any age.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Affordable Housing (Broadway Apartments)
Closed

This waitlist was open for applicants 62 and over and/or disabled of any age.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Affordable/Other Subsidized Housing
Closed

The Broadway Apartments waitlist was open to applicants 62 and over and/or disabled any age.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Broadway Apartments (Senior/Disabled Housing)
Closed

This program offers 26 unfurnished one-bedroom apartments in Bangor, PA, for applicants aged 62 and over, and/or disabled individuals of any age.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Goepp Street Apartments
Closed

The waiting list for Goepp St. Apartments closed on July 15, 2025, due to wait times exceeding 12 months. Applications will be processed in the order of date and time received and do not have preference points.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)
Closed

The HCV waiting list is closed. Applications are processed by date and time received. Preferences include families displaced by government action, veterans, people living/working/attending school in NCHA jurisdiction (excluding Easton and Bethlehem), and unsubsidized applicants.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
Closed

The Goepp Street Apartments waitlist closed on July 15, 2025. Applications were processed in the order of date and time received, without preference points.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
LIHTC (Goepp St. Apartments)
Closed

The waiting list for Goepp St. Apartments closed on July 15, 2025, due to current wait times exceeding 12 months, and applications were processed by date and time received without preference points.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
LIHTC (Goepp Street Apartments)
Closed

Applications are processed by date and time received, with no preference points. This program is located in Bethlehem, PA.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
LIHTC - Goepp Street Apartments
Closed

This Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) waiting list closed on July 15, 2025. Applications were processed by date and time received, without preference points.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Low Income Housing Tax Credit
Closed

This is for Goepp Street Apartments; applications processed by date and time received, without preference points.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Other
Closed

The Goepp Street Apartments waitlist, a Low Income Housing Tax Credit program for seniors and disabled individuals in Bethlehem, closed due to extended wait times.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Other (Goepp Street Apartments)
Closed

This waitlist is for Senior and Disabled rental housing assistance in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; applications are processed in the order of date and time received.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Other (LIHTC - Senior and Disabled)
Closed

This waitlist is for Goepp St. Apartments in Bethlehem, PA, for senior and disabled rental housing assistance. Applications for Goepp Street Apartments are processed by date and time received, without preference points.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Other Subsidized Housing
Closed

This program at Broadway Apartments is for applicants 62 and over and/or disabled any age.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Other Subsidized Housing (Broadway Apartments)
Closed

This waitlist was open for applicants 62 and over and/or disabled of any age.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Other Subsidized Housing (Goepp St. Apartments)
Closed

Applications for this Low Income Housing Tax Credit property were processed in order of the date and time received, with no specific preference points mentioned.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Other Subsidized Housing (Goepp Street Apartments)
Closed

The waiting list for Goepp St. Apartments is closing on July 15, 2025, due to current wait times exceeding 12 months. Applications will ONLY be accepted online when the list reopens. Goepp Street Apartments do not have preference points and applications will be processed in the order of the date and time received.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Project-Based Voucher (PBV)
Closed

This program type covers privately owned buildings with project-based rental assistance. The Goepp Street Apartments (for senior and disabled) waitlist closed on July 15, 2025. The Broadway Apartments waitlist (for applicants 62+ and/or disabled any age) last opened on March 16, 2026, and closed on March 26, 2026.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Public Housing
Closed

Applicants are placed on a combined waiting list for Oliver C Border House and Howard Jones Manor. Offers are made regardless of building preference. Income limits apply.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Subsidized Housing
Closed

The Broadway Apartments waitlist (Affordable Housing and Other Subsidized Housing) was open from March 16, 2026, to March 26, 2026, for applicants 62 and over and/or disabled of any age.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Mainstream Voucher
Pending

Mainstream Vouchers provide rental assistance specifically for non-elderly persons with disabilities. The program helps individuals transition out of institutional settings or avoid institutionalization by subsidizing housing costs in the private market.

No active waitlist information currently available. This program is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when openings are detected.
Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD)
Pending

The Rental Assistance Demonstration program converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance, allowing housing authorities to leverage private funding for property rehabilitation while preserving long-term affordability for residents.

No active waitlist information currently available. This program is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when openings are detected.

Status History

Other Subsidized Housing (Broadway Apartments) Closed May 23, 2026
Affordable Housing (Broadway Apartments) Closed May 19, 2026
LIHTC Opening Soon Apr 26, 2026
PBV Opening Soon Apr 17, 2026
Affordable Housing Closed Mar 27, 2026
Affordable Housing Opened Mar 20, 2026
Affordable Housing (Broadway Apartments) Opened Mar 11, 2026

Deadline: Mar 26, 2026

Other Opening Soon Mar 8, 2026
Affordable Housing (Broadway Apartments) Closed Mar 6, 2026
Other Subsidized Housing (Broadway Apartments) Opened Mar 5, 2026

Deadline: Mar 26, 2026

Affordable Housing (Broadway Apartments) Opened Mar 5, 2026

Deadline: Mar 26, 2026

Public Housing Closed Feb 18, 2026
HCV Closed Feb 18, 2026

Official Application

Apply directly through the official Northampton County Housing Authority portal. Applications are free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.

WARNING: DO NOT PAY ANYONE TO APPLY FOR HOUSING

Contact Information

Address 15 Wood St
City Nazareth, PA 18064
PHA Code PA076
Section 8 Units 956
Public Housing Units 106

Important Notices

  • Waiting lists can close without notice once a specific number of applications is reached.

  • Ensure your contact information is always up to date with the PHA to avoid being removed from the list.

How to Apply at Northampton County Housing Authority

1

Check Current Status

All 21 waiting lists at Northampton County Housing Authority are currently closed. Lists typically open with short notice — sometimes as little as 48 hours. The status at the top of this page is updated nightly.

2

Gather Required Documents

For Section 8 voucher programs at Northampton County Housing Authority, you will typically need: government-issued photo ID for all adult household members, Social Security cards for all members, birth certificates for minors, proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns, benefit letters), and proof of current address. For a family of four, income must be below $50,100/year to qualify in this area. Having these ready before the waitlist opens can make the difference between getting on the list and missing the window.

3

Submit Your Application

Apply directly through the official Northampton County Housing Authority portal. Applications are free — never pay to apply.

4

After You Apply

Once accepted onto the waiting list at Northampton County Housing Authority, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. Northampton County Housing Authority manages approximately 1,062 assisted housing units (956 Section 8, 106 Public Housing), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Nazareth. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.

Programs at Northampton County Housing Authority

Affordable Housing closed

The Affordable Housing program at Northampton County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Nazareth. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Affordable Housing (Broadway Apartments) closed

The Affordable Housing (Broadway Apartments) program at Northampton County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Nazareth. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Affordable/Other Subsidized Housing closed

The Affordable/Other Subsidized Housing program at Northampton County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Nazareth. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Broadway Apartments (Senior/Disabled Housing) closed

The Broadway Apartments (Senior/Disabled Housing) program at Northampton County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Nazareth. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Goepp Street Apartments closed

The Goepp Street Apartments program at Northampton County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Nazareth. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

HCV Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) closed

The Housing Choice Voucher program at Northampton County Housing Authority provides rental assistance that allows you to choose any privately-owned rental unit that meets program requirements. You pay approximately 30% of your adjusted monthly income toward rent, and the voucher covers the remainder up to the Fair Market Rent for Nazareth. This program serves approximately 956 households. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.

LIHTC closed

The LIHTC program at Northampton County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Nazareth. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

LIHTC (Goepp St. Apartments) closed

The LIHTC (Goepp St. Apartments) program at Northampton County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Nazareth. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

LIHTC (Goepp Street Apartments) closed

The LIHTC (Goepp Street Apartments) program at Northampton County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Nazareth. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

LIHTC - Goepp Street Apartments closed

The LIHTC - Goepp Street Apartments program at Northampton County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Nazareth. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Low Income Housing Tax Credit closed

The Low Income Housing Tax Credit program at Northampton County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Nazareth. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Other closed

The Other program at Northampton County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Nazareth. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Other (Goepp Street Apartments) closed

The Other (Goepp Street Apartments) program at Northampton County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Nazareth. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Other (LIHTC - Senior and Disabled) closed

The Other (LIHTC - Senior and Disabled) program at Northampton County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Nazareth. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Other Subsidized Housing closed

The Other Subsidized Housing program at Northampton County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Nazareth. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Other Subsidized Housing (Broadway Apartments) closed

The Other Subsidized Housing (Broadway Apartments) program at Northampton County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Nazareth. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Other Subsidized Housing (Goepp St. Apartments) closed

The Other Subsidized Housing (Goepp St. Apartments) program at Northampton County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Nazareth. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Other Subsidized Housing (Goepp Street Apartments) closed

The Other Subsidized Housing (Goepp Street Apartments) program at Northampton County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Nazareth. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

PBV Project-Based Voucher closed

Project-Based Vouchers at Northampton County Housing Authority are attached to specific apartment complexes or units in Nazareth. Unlike the standard Housing Choice Voucher, PBV assistance stays with the property — not with you. However, after one year of occupancy, you may request a standard portable voucher. PBV waitlists often move faster because fewer applicants know about them.

Public Housing Public Housing closed

Public Housing units at Northampton County Housing Authority are owned and operated directly by the housing authority. Rent is set at 30% of your adjusted monthly income. Northampton County Housing Authority manages approximately 106 Public Housing units in Nazareth. You may request a transfer to other Public Housing developments but cannot use this benefit at private rental properties.

Subsidized Housing closed

The Subsidized Housing program at Northampton County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Nazareth. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Mainstream Mainstream Voucher closed

Mainstream Vouchers at Northampton County Housing Authority are specifically designated for non-elderly individuals with disabilities. These vouchers work like standard HCVs but are reserved for this population and often have separate, shorter waitlists.

RAD Rental Assistance Demonstration closed

The Rental Assistance Demonstration program at Northampton County Housing Authority converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance with long-term contracts. RAD units in Nazareth maintain the same resident protections as Public Housing while enabling capital improvements to the properties.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is applying at Northampton County Housing Authority free?
Yes. Applying for any federally-funded housing assistance program is always free. Northampton County Housing Authority administers 23 programs (Affordable Housing, Affordable Housing (Broadway Apartments), Affordable/Other Subsidized Housing, Broadway Apartments (Senior/Disabled Housing), Goepp Street Apartments, HCV, LIHTC, LIHTC (Goepp St. Apartments), LIHTC (Goepp Street Apartments), LIHTC - Goepp Street Apartments, Low Income Housing Tax Credit, Other, Other (Goepp Street Apartments), Other (LIHTC - Senior and Disabled), Other Subsidized Housing, Other Subsidized Housing (Broadway Apartments), Other Subsidized Housing (Goepp St. Apartments), Other Subsidized Housing (Goepp Street Apartments), PBV, Public Housing, Subsidized Housing, Mainstream, RAD) — none of which charge an application fee. If any website or person asks you to pay money to apply, it is a scam. Always apply directly through the housing authority's official portal or in person at their office at 15 Wood St, Nazareth, PA.
How long is the wait at Northampton County Housing Authority?
Wait times at Northampton County Housing Authority depend on demand in Nazareth, funding levels, and your priority status. With approximately 1,062 assisted housing units, turnover determines how quickly the list moves. The most recent status change we tracked was on May 23, 2026 when the Other Subsidized Housing (Broadway Apartments) list changed from "open" to "closed." Families with children, elderly applicants, and disabled individuals may receive priority placement. Contact Northampton County Housing Authority directly for current estimated wait times.
Can I apply to other housing authorities while on this waitlist?
Yes. There is no limit to the number of housing authority waiting lists you can join simultaneously. There are 8 other housing authorities within 100 miles of Northampton County Housing Authority, including Easton Housing Authority (7 mi), Phillipsburg Housing Authority (8 mi), Bethlehem Housing Authority (9 mi). Applying to multiple PHAs in Pennsylvania and neighboring states is strongly recommended to increase your chances. Browse all housing authorities in Pennsylvania.
How do I contact Northampton County Housing Authority?
You can reach Northampton County Housing Authority by phone at (610) 965-4514. Their office is located at 15 Wood St, Nazareth, PA 18064. You can also email them at gbecker@northamptoncountyha.org. Office hours may vary — call ahead to confirm.
What are the income limits for Northampton County Housing Authority?
Income limits for Northampton County Housing Authority are set by HUD based on the Area Median Income for Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA HUD Metro FMR Area (currently $100,200). For a family of four, the Very Low Income limit (50% AMI) is $50,100. Most Section 8 and Public Housing programs require your household income to be at or below this level. See the full income limits table below.

Northampton County Housing Authority Income Limits

Income limits for programs at the Northampton County Housing Authority are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA HUD Metro FMR Area. For a household of four, the current limit for Section 8 eligibility (Very Low Income) is $50,100. Limits are set annually by HUD and vary by household size.

Household Size Extremely Low
30% AMI
Very Low
50% AMI
Low Income
80% AMI
1 Person $21,050 $35,100 $56,150
2 Persons $24,050 $40,100 $64,150
3 Persons $27,050 $45,100 $72,150
4 Persons $32,150 $50,100 $80,150
5 Persons $37,650 $54,150 $86,600
6 Persons $43,150 $58,150 $93,000
7 Persons $48,650 $62,150 $99,400
8 Persons $54,150 $66,150 $105,800
Source: HUD FY 2025 Income Limits Area Median Income: $100,200 Effective April 1, 2025
What do these income limits mean?

Extremely Low Income (30% AMI) — Households earning at or below 30% of the Area Median Income. This is the threshold for the lowest-income tier of assistance. Many housing authorities give preference to applicants at this level.

Very Low Income (50% AMI) — The standard eligibility threshold for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and most Public Housing programs. Your household income must be at or below this limit to qualify.

Low Income (80% AMI) — Some programs, including Project-Based Vouchers and certain local initiatives, use this higher threshold. Check with this housing authority for specific program requirements.