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Carbon County Housing Authority
Carbon County Housing Authority is based in Lehighton, Carbon County, PA and administers 447 Section 8 vouchers and 153 public housing units.
HUD PHA code PA067. Program type: Combined. Households served: 506. Occupancy: 84%. ZIP codes served: 21.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Open | Authority's page |
| Project-based vouchers | Open | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Open | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18012 | $1,020 | $1,210 | $1,480 | $1,880 | $1,980 |
| 18030 | $1,020 | $1,210 | $1,480 | $1,880 | $1,980 |
| 18058 | $1,260 | $1,280 | $1,570 | $2,130 | $2,570 |
| 18071 | $1,020 | $1,210 | $1,480 | $1,880 | $1,990 |
| 18201 | $1,020 | $1,210 | $1,480 | $1,880 | $2,030 |
| 18210 | $1,240 | $1,410 | $1,710 | $2,170 | $2,390 |
| 18211 | $1,020 | $1,210 | $1,480 | $1,880 | $1,980 |
| 18212 | $1,020 | $1,210 | $1,480 | $1,880 | $1,980 |
| 18216 | $1,150 | $1,340 | $1,630 | $2,050 | $2,210 |
| 18229 | $1,020 | $1,210 | $1,480 | $1,880 | $1,980 |
| 18230 | $1,120 | $1,300 | $1,590 | $2,000 | $2,150 |
| 18232 | $1,020 | $1,210 | $1,480 | $1,880 | $1,980 |
| 18235 | $1,020 | $1,210 | $1,480 | $1,880 | $1,980 |
| 18237 | $1,020 | $1,210 | $1,480 | $1,880 | $1,980 |
| 18240 | $1,040 | $1,210 | $1,480 | $1,880 | $1,990 |
| 18244 | $1,020 | $1,210 | $1,480 | $1,880 | $1,980 |
| 18250 | $1,160 | $1,350 | $1,640 | $2,060 | $2,210 |
| 18254 | $1,370 | $1,600 | $1,940 | $2,430 | $2,620 |
| 18255 | $1,020 | $1,210 | $1,480 | $1,880 | $1,980 |
| 18624 | $1,220 | $1,400 | $1,710 | $2,190 | $2,410 |
| 18661 | $1,190 | $1,390 | $1,700 | $2,220 | $2,430 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Carbon County Housing Authority
215 S 3rd St, Lehighton, PA 18235
Phone: (610) 377-9375
Official website: cchapa.org
Email updates
About Carbon County Housing Authority
Overview
The Carbon County Housing Authority operates 153 public housing units and administers 447 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 506 households. With an occupancy rate of 84%, the authority runs a combined program, providing both rental assistance and affordable housing options to the community.
Scale and standing
The Carbon County Housing Authority ranks 52nd in terms of voucher size among the 83 housing authorities in Pennsylvania. This places it in the middle tier, reflecting its significant role in providing housing assistance within the state. Despite not being the largest, it remains a key resource for families in need of affordable housing solutions.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Carbon County ranges from $1,360 to $1,620, with an average of $1,418. This is slightly above the state average of $1,363. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 18254 at $1,620, while the lowest is in ZIP code 18211 at $1,360.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.