Public Housing / Voucher applicants call 610-419-3180 for your position on the waiting list

If you submitted your application for the S8 Voucher Waiting List in August 2023, please be informed that we are actively processing applications. For updates on your application status, kindly visit https://www.assistancecheck.com


February 2025

Notice to BHA Residents,

In the event of inclement weather due to snow and/or ice, BHA has 24 hours after the event has ended to provide snow removal and/or ice treatment. We ask that residents please be patient, as maintenance crew and contractors work their way around our developments. If 24 hours have lapsed after the inclement event has ended, at that time please contact the Maintenance Department at 610-865-8319 to advise.

Thank you in advance


Notice to all Bethlehem Housing Authority residents - Proposed Revised Version of the BHA's Lease

BHA Tenant Notice - Click for more details

BHA Revised Lease Proposal - Click for more details


January 2025

The Bethlehem Housing Authority and City of Bethlehem invite developers to respond to this Request for Qualifications for the Pembroke Choice Neighborhood Plan.

All qualifications must be received no later than 5 p.m. Friday, March 7, 2025. All qualifications will be valid for 90 days.

An informational meeting with potential developers will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb, 12, 2025 at the Northeast Community Center, 1161 Fritz Drive, Bethlehem, Pa, 18017. Potential developers will be able to visit the redevelopment site.

Communication regarding the solicitation and written questions may be submitted via email to ssatullo@bethlehem-pa.gov by Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. Written answers to all submitted questions will be distributed to all developers attending the information session.

Submit qualifications to the following addresses:

John Ritter
Executive Director
Bethlehem Housing Authority
jritter@betha.com

Sara Satullo
Deputy Director of Community Development
City of Bethlehem
SSatullo@bethlehem-pa.gov

Click here to download the Choice Neighborhood Addendum (1/31/2025)

Click here to download the RFP document

Click here to download the Pembroke Choice Neighborhood: Real Estate Developer Solicitation Form (Excel)


November 2024

Northampton County Digital Navigator Coalition
Tech Tutorial and Open Forum

Thursday November 14, 2024 at 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Palmer Library Conference Room, 1 Weller Place, Easton, PA.

Click for more details


September 2024

CITY OF BETHLEHEM, PA - NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
HUD FY24 PATHWAYS TO REMOVING OBSTACLES TO HOUSING (PRO HOUSING)

Notice is hereby provided that the City of Bethlehem, PA will hold a public hearing on October 3, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in Town Hall Rotunda, 10 East Church Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018, in connection with the City's application for a FY24 Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) grant to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). On September 30, 2024 the City will publish the application for public comment, made available on the City's website.

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August 2024

CITY OF BETHLEHEM, PA - NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG)

The City of Bethlehem, PA, ("City") will hold a public hearing on August 29, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in Town Hall Rotunda, 10 E. Church St., Bethlehem, PA 18018, in connection with the City's application for an Emergency Solutions Grant ("ESG") to Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED).

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Deputy Executive Director Housing Authority Job Posting

The Bethlehem Housing Authority is in search of a Deputy Executive Director. As the Deputy Executive Director for the Housing Authority, you will coordinate staff activities, provide recommendationsrelative to submitted programs and projects, identify and plan renovations and maintenance activities, implement approvedand funded programs, and design and coordinate a variety of programs. You will also be involved in the preparation andpresentation of reports to the Executive Director.

Click here for more details


July 2024

CITY OF BETHLEHEM, PA - NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
HOME-AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (HOME-ARP)

The City of Bethlehem, PA will hold a public hearing on August 15, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in Town Hall Rotunda, 10 E. Church St., Bethlehem, PA 18018, in connection with the City's application for a HOME-American Rescue Plan ("HOME-ARP") Non-Congregate Shelter grant.

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June 2024

Pembroke Choice Neighborhood BBQ Night!!

Friday June 21, 2024 6PM - 8PM

Northeast Community Center Parking Lot
1161 Fritz Dr
Bethlehem, PA 18017

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May 2024

BHA Food Distribution - ALL BHA Residents Invited!!

Saturday June 8, 2024 10AM

Pembroke Community Center
1926 Brookside Drive
Bethlehem, PA 18018

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February 2024

Public Housing High Rise (Elderly/Disabled) Waiting List Opening

Monday February 19, 2024 12:01 AM
through
Sunday February 25, 2024 11:59 PM

Click for more details - English / Spanish

Click here for the Online Application - https://waitlistcheck.com/PA3057-4315


November 2023

Stefko-Pembroke Choice Neighborhood Community Meeting

Wednesday November 29, 2023
Boys & Girls Club - Little Gym
1430 Fritz Drive

For a recap of Community Meeitng 1, click here

Visit https://www.bethlehemchoice.com for more information

Click for more details - English / Spanish


Proposed Annual Plan for 2024

Click here for the proposed plan


Bethlehem Housing Authority ("BHA") is seeking proposals from qualified technical consultants to provide consulting services of project management, technical advisement, and technical supporting services through the implementation of Yardi Voyager. The implementation of the software is anticipated to be ten months from the date of commencement, estimated to begin in the first quarter of 2024.

For more details, click here to download the RFP document


October 2023

Draft of 2024 Annual Plan Update – Capital Fund Items -

Click here for the official plan


September 2023

The Board Meeting scheduled for October 9th, 2023 has been cancelled. Our next Board Meeting is set for November 13th, 2023.


June 2023

BHA is proposing ACOP changes regarding admission and continued occupancy policies concerning over-income families/limits.

Click here for the official notice and highlighted changes


BHA is proposing a revised lease.

Click here for the official notice and highlighted changes


January 2023

HUD Find Shelter Tool - Provides Resources for shelter, health care, food pantries, and clothing across communities

Click here for the official website


July 2022

The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program Waiting List is OPEN!!!

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June 2020

CLICK HERE for a list of COVID-19 Related Resources or visit www.auntbertha.com for more resources

CLICK HERE for Information for Renters Facing Eviction

CLICK HERE for Emergency Rental Assistance


February 2019

To all PUBLIC HOUSING and VOUCHER Applicants, Please call 610-419-3180 to find out your position on the waiting lists. Thank You !