Located at 732 E Goepp Street in the City of Bethlehem, County of Northampton.
Goepp Street Apartments is a 3 story building containing 54 one-bedroom apartments. Each apartment has a Living Room/Dining Area, Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom.
There is a sitting area on each floor, a coin-operated laundry on the first and third floors 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.
Goepp Street Apartments is owned and managed by Northampton County Housing Authority. The building is a Low Income Tax Credit property 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 (A small percentage of physically handicapped under the age of 55 are allowed.)
- There are income limits of $34,440 for 1 person and $39,360 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 Goepp Street Apartments, your rent will be either $677/$718 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 Northampton County Housing Authority, 15 S Wood St Nazareth PA 18064 or leave a message at 610-759-8488, Extension 3. You will then be mailed an application to complete to have your name placed on the waiting list. Your rent includes heat, hot water, water, sewer and trash removal. Tenant is responsible to pay basic electric, cable and telephone. An electric stove, refrigerator and window-style air conditioner are provided.
