John T. Gross Towers

1339 W Allen St, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18102

John T. Gross Towers offers affordable, safe and secure housing for low-income senior citizens and people with disabilities in the Allentown area in 147 efficiency, one- and two-bedroom apartments to accommodate resident lifestyles and stages of life. It offers convenient access to:

  • Supermarkets
  • Dining
  • Shopping
  • LANTA Buses
  • Banking and Pharmacies

Unit (Bd/Ba) Ft2 Rent
Efficiency (Studio/1) - Call for Price
One Bedroom One Bath (1/1) - Call for Price
Two Bedroom One Bath (2/1) - Call for Price
Waiting List is Closed
Some units at this property are available through Allentown Housing Authority's Central Park, Towers East, Gross Towers, 700 Building, Walnut Manor and Senior Scattered Sites Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List. Learn about this waiting list here.

Eligibility for John T. Gross Towers

Generally, households earning up to the income limit in the table below for their household size are eligible for units participating in a HUD rental assistance program in Allentown but actual income limits may differ for units at John T. Gross Towers.

AMI Band 1 Person 2 Person 3 Person 4 Person
30% $20,150 $23,000 $25,900 $30,000
50% $33,600 $38,400 $43,200 $47,950
80% $53,700 $61,400 $69,050 $76,700

John T. Gross Towers Details

  • 147 studio, one and two bedroom units.
  • Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA)
  • Public Housing

Property Amenities

  • Many Activities
  • Community Room
  • On-Site Manager
  • Laundry Room
  • On-Site Parking
  • 24 Hour Maintenance

Unit Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Refrigerator
Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA)

Since this property has a Project-Based Section 8 contract with HUD, some or all of the rents at this community are based on tenant incomes. Tenants leasing units participating in the Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance program typically contribute less than 30% of their adjusted income towards rental costs.

Public Housing

Since this property is owned and managed by a Public Housing Authority, all of the rents at this property are based on tenant incomes. Tenants will make a monthly contribution toward rent equal to 30% of their adjusted income. A housing authority may establish a minimum rent of up to $50.

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