Marvine — Income-Restricted Housing in Bethlehem, PA 18017
1302 Marvine St, Bethlehem, PA 18017
389 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Bethlehem Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 13 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Housing authority: (610) 865-8357Directions
How to apply
- Apply through Bethlehem Housing Authority. They run this development and take applications.
- Call the housing authority at (610) 865-8357.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Bedrooms (estimated)
- 38 1 bedroom · 188 2 bedrooms · 163 3 bedrooms
- Average tenant rent
- $612/mo
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Nearby income-restricted buildings
Bayard Homes
1511 Bayard St, Bethlehem, PA 18017
0.2 mi away
20 units · 1–2 BR
- Apply through Bethlehem Housing Authority
Northeast
1107 Marvine St, Bethlehem, PA 18017
0.2 mi away
365 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Bethlehem Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 31 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Bethlehem Townhouses I
1045 Livingston St, Bethlehem, PA 18017
0.4 mi away
109 units · 73 income-restricted · 1–3 BR
Lutheran Manor
2085 Westgate Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18017
3 mi away
196 units · 195 income-restricted · Studio–1 BR
Broad & High Streets
604 High St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
1.3 mi away
12 units · 2–3 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Rents and income limits in 18017
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $2,220/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $88,800/yr
- Renters in 18017 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 49%
Income limits (2026)
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA area · median family income $104,400. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $21,950 | $36,550 | $58,450 |
| 2 | $25,050 | $41,800 | $66,800 |
| 3 | $28,200 | $47,000 | $75,150 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $52,200 | $83,500 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $56,400 | $90,200 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $60,600 | $96,900 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $64,750 | $103,550 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $68,950 | $110,250 |
Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.
Fair market rents (2027)
HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.
| Size | 18017 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,570 | $1,302 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,830 | $1,519 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,220 | $1,839 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,780 | $2,306 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,000 | $2,482 |
Wider area = Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,530 (18032) to $2,570 (18045).
Census figures for 18017 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,597. Median household income $91,173. 33% of homes are rented. 49% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 18% pay half or more.
Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share
Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 18017's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 18017Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Marvine?
Apply through Bethlehem Housing Authority, which runs Marvine. Call (610) 865-8357. Do not treat a walk-up at the building as the application. These records do not show openings.
Is Marvine Section 8 housing?
Marvine is public housing, not a project-based Section 8 contract. Apply with the housing authority. A Housing Choice Voucher is a separate program.
How many units are at Marvine?
Public records list 389 units at Marvine in Bethlehem, PA 18017. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Marvine?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 18017 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.
People Also Ask
How do I get into Marvine?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Marvine in Bethlehem, PA 18017. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Bethlehem, PA 18017?
Most income-restricted buildings in Bethlehem, PA 18017 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $36,550, and $52,200 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($58,450 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in Bethlehem, PA 18017?
For many programs in Bethlehem, PA 18017, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $36,550 a year for 1 person and $52,200 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $58,450 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Bethlehem, PA 18017?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Bethlehem, PA 18017, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Bethlehem, PA 18017 is $2,220 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.
Does Marvine take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Marvine has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Bethlehem, PA 18017 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Marvine.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.