Richford Arms

515 State St, Erie, Pennsylvania 16501

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Richford Arms is a 10 story affordable community designed for seniors who are age 62 or older or disabled. This vibrant community is set in historic downtown Erie, PA, one mile from the lakefront.

Richford Arms offers a variety of one-bedroom floorplans along with a community room, community kitchen, computer lab, fitness center, and laundry facilities. The spacious air-conditioned apartments have fully equipped kitchens and large windows with views of downtown and Lake Erie.

Adjacent to the Perry Square Park and near the West Sixth Street Historic District, Richford Arms is at the heart of it all. Located on the Erie public bus route, it is also within walking distance of the UPMC Hamot Hospital, the Gannon Recreation Center, museums, restaurants, and shopping. Please call their friendly on-site lease team today and take the first step in Living Well by Design. Richmond Arms is proud to be a smoke-free community.

Unit (Bd/Ba)	Ft²	Rent
One Bedroom (1/1)	564	Call for Price

Eligibility for Richford Arms

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 Erie but actual income limits may differ for units at Richford Arms.

AMI Band	1 Person	2 Person
30%	$16,700	$19,720
50%	$27,800	$31,800
80%	$44,450	$50,800

Generally, households earning up to the income limit in the table below for their household size are eligible for units participating in the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program in Erie but actual income limits may differ for units at Richford Arms.

AMI Band	1 Person	2 Person
Very Low Income (50%)	$27,800	$31,800
Low Income (60%)	$33,360	$38,160

Richford Arms Details

106 one bedroom units.
Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA)
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)

Property Amenities

Controlled Access
Elevator
Fitness Center
Computer Lab
Community Room
On-Site Manager
24hr Emergency Maintenance
Laundry Room(s)
Community Kitchen

Unit Amenities

Air Conditioning
Garbage Disposal
Window Coverings
Oven and Range

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.

Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)

Since this property has received funding in part through the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, a certain number of units are set aside for lower income households. Households must earn either less than 50% or 60% of the area median income (depending on the set-aside option chosen by the property owner) to qualify for these units. Rents in these units are capped at a maximum of 30% of the set-aside area median income (adjusted for unit size). Some rental units in this property may not be subject to LIHTC and therefore have higher rents and no maximum household income requirement.