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Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Locust Gap, PA 17840

No income-restricted buildings are listed in 17840 — here are the closest ones.

No income-restricted buildings are listed in Locust Gap, PA 17840. 12 income-restricted buildings are listed nearby (within about 7 miles). These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.

Closest to 17840

  • Willow Court

    351 S Willow St, Mt Carmel, PA 17851

    1.3 mi away

    Tax creditSeniors

    30 units · 1 BR

    • Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • Pleasant Valley Estates

    801 W 5th St, Mount Carmel, PA 17851

    1.3 mi away

    Tax creditUSDA ruralSeniors

    16 units · 1 BR

    • 1 vacant unit reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • Mount Carmel Elderly

    315 S Hickory ST, Mount Carmel, PA 17851

    1.6 mi away

    Tax creditSection 8Seniors

    100 units · 1 BR · People with disabilities

    (412) 469-2257DetailsDirections

  • Brushwood Apts

    149 Nevada Dr, Kulpmont, PA 17834

    1.7 mi away

    USDA rural

    24 units · 1–2 BR

    • 3 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • New Centrailia Apts

    101 Nevada Dr, Kulpmont, PA 17834

    1.8 mi away

    Tax credit

    24 units · 1–2 BR

    • Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • Timberwood Park

    301 N 6th St, Kulpmont, PA 17834

    2.6 mi away

    Tax creditUSDA ruralSeniors

    42 units · 1 BR

    • 1 vacant unit reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • Centre Street Court

    16 W Centre St, Ashland, PA 17921

    4.9 mi away

    USDA ruralSeniors

    35 units · 1 BR

    • 3 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • Centre Street Court

    16 Chestnut St, Ashland, PA 17921

    4.9 mi away

    Tax creditSeniors

    35 units · 1 BR

    • Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • Valley Place

    33 Columbia Dr, Elysburg, PA 17824

    8.5 mi away

    Tax creditUSDA ruralSeniors

    32 units · 1 BR

    • 2 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • Pine View Apts

    100 Nottingham Dr, Elysburg, PA 17824

    8.7 mi away

    USDA rural

    30 units · 1–2 BR

    • 4 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • Mountain View Estates, LLC

    152 Horvath Dr, Elysburg, PA 17824

    9.1 mi away

    USDA rural

    23 units · 1–2 BR

    • 5 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • Nottingham Estates

    100 Nottingham Dr, Elysburg, PA 17824

    9.4 mi away

    Tax credit

    30 units · 1–2 BR

    • Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

Rents and income limits in 17840

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,010/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$40,400/yr

Income limits (2026)

Northumberland County, PA area · median family income $85,600. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$18,100$30,200$48,300
2$21,640$34,500$55,200
3$27,320$38,800$62,100
4$33,000$43,100$68,950
5$38,680$46,550$74,500
6$44,360$50,000$80,000
7$50,040$53,450$85,500
8$55,720$56,900$91,050

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.

Size17840Wider area
Studio$730$729
1 bedroom$900$899
2 bedrooms$1,010$1,014
3 bedrooms$1,330$1,320
4 bedrooms$1,420$1,408

Wider area = Northumberland County, PA. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,010 (17834) to $1,370 (17832).

Census figures for 17840 (2020–2024 average): 26% of homes are rented.

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 17840's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 17840

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there Section 8 housing in Locust Gap, PA 17840?

Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Locust Gap, PA 17840, including project-based Section 8 apartments (the subsidy stays with the unit), public housing, tax-credit, and USDA rural rentals. Housing Choice Vouchers are different: you apply with the local housing authority and can use them at a private landlord. Estimate your voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.

Do affordable housing buildings in Locust Gap, PA 17840 have openings?

These lists for Locust Gap, PA 17840 don't show openings. Call the property (or the housing authority, for public housing) to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.

How do I apply for affordable housing in Locust Gap, PA 17840?

Use the phone number on each building card in Locust Gap, PA 17840. Public housing is run by the local housing authority — apply with them, not at the building. USDA rural rentals can also be found through USDA's property search.

What counts as affordable housing in Locust Gap, PA 17840?

In Locust Gap, PA 17840, this directory lists income-restricted rentals from HUD tax-credit (LIHTC) records, public housing, HUD-assisted buildings (including project-based Section 8, 202, and 811), and USDA Rural Development.

How many affordable housing buildings are in ZIP 17840?

No income-restricted buildings are listed in ZIP 17840 right now. 12 nearby buildings are shown on this page. Call to confirm openings.

Is there affordable housing near 17840?

Yes — this page also lists 12 income-restricted buildings in ZIP codes near Locust Gap, PA 17840 (within about 7 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.

People Also Ask

How do I qualify for affordable housing in Locust Gap, PA 17840?

Most income-restricted buildings in Locust Gap, PA 17840 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 $30,200, and $43,100 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($48,300 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 Locust Gap, PA 17840?

For many programs in Locust Gap, PA 17840, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $30,200 a year for 1 person and $43,100 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $48,300 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.

How long is the waiting list for Section 8 in Locust Gap, PA 17840?

There is no single waiting list for Locust Gap, PA 17840. Public housing, project-based Section 8, and tax-credit buildings each keep their own list. Housing Choice Voucher lists at the housing authority open only sometimes and can stay closed for years. This directory does not show which lists are open — call the number on each card. Some public housing cards show HUD's reported wait in months.

What is the difference between Section 8 and public housing in Locust Gap, PA 17840?

Public housing is owned by a housing authority — you apply with that agency, not at the building. Project-based Section 8 is a HUD contract on a private building; the subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority and can use it at a landlord who takes it. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.

How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Locust Gap, PA 17840?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Locust Gap, PA 17840, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Locust Gap, PA 17840 is $1,010 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.

Can I use a Section 8 voucher at affordable apartments in Locust Gap, PA 17840?

A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Locust Gap, PA 17840. Project-based Section 8 units already have a subsidy on the apartment — you apply there, not with a tenant voucher. For a voucher, apply with the housing authority, then ask each landlord. Estimate your share with the Section 8 calculator.

Is there senior affordable housing in Locust Gap, PA 17840?

This page may still list buildings in Locust Gap, PA 17840 that accept seniors without being senior-only. Use the filters and call to ask about age set-asides.

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Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; USDA Rural Development multifamily, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying.

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