Hellertown Apartments

950 North Front Street
Hellertown, PA 18055

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General Information

Located at 950 Front Street in the Borough of Hellertown, County of Northampton.

Hellertown Apartments is a 4 story building  containing 47 one-bedroom apartments.  Each apartment has a Living Room/Dining area, Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom.

There is a coin-operated laundry on the first floor and off-street parking for tenants and visitors.  The building entry system works with the tenant’s telephone.  There is an elevator to all floors.  There is a community room on the first floor and an outdoor porch area with benches in the front of the building.

Hellertown Apartments is owned and managed by Lehigh County Housing Authority.  The building is monitored by Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency.

To be eligible for the building, the following criteria must be met:

  • You need to be age 55 or older or disabled. If under 55 and disabled, you will receive a lower preference on the waiting list.
  • There are income limits of $41,040 for 1 person and $46,920 for 2 people.

Income is based on monies received from Employment, Social Security, Pensions, Welfare, Unemployment Alimony and Other Income Sources applicable.  Interest and dividends from savings, checking, CD’s, stocks, bonds, property, life insurance and investments are considered assets.  If you have given gifts within 2 years, that may also be used as imputed income.

If you are determined eligible for Hellertown Apartments, your rent will be either $740/$810 per month.
The rent will be one or the other of the amounts listed based on applicant income at time of qualification for the building.
Rents subject to change yearly, please see the application for updated rent amounts.

If you are interested in applying, Please contact Lehigh County Housing Auhtority,
860 Broad St Suite 110, Emmaus, PA 18049 or Leave a Message at 610-421-8526, Extension 1.
You will then be mailed an application to complete to have your name placed on the waiting list.

Your rent includes gas heat, gas heated hot water, water, sewer and trash removal.  Tenant is responsible to pay electricity, cable and telephone.  An electric stove, refrigerator and window-style air conditioner are provided.

** Income limits are subject to change without notification. Income limits may vary by program, please call or email LCHA with any questions you may have **