Housing Association and Development Corporation (HADC)

Affordable Housing

North Street Townhouses: Phase 2

HADC is constructing another 16 new townhouses on the 400 block of Allentown's North Street, scene of a devastating fire in 2004 that leveled seven houses and damaged five others.

Nine new townhouses were constructed on the block under Phase 1. All have been sold and are now occupied by homeowners and their families.

All of the homes will be sold to working families and individuals whose income is in the low to moderate range as defined by HUD.

Each of the new townhouses contains three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a family room, central air conditioning, Energy Star-rated appliances, covered front porches and paved off-street parking.

The homes are listed for sale at between $124,900 and $130,000, well below market price.

Renovated Homes

HADC acquires some of the most run-down properties in Allentown and transforms them into beautiful, modern homes with entirely new plumbing, electrical and heating systems. Even floor plans of the houses HADC renovates are often altered to better meet the needs of modern families.

The homes are offered for sale at well-below market rate, usually below $100,000.

As the oldest non-profit affordable housing developer in the Lehigh Valley, and the only one working exclusively in Allentown, HADC has renovated hundreds of center-city houses. All were sold to low- to moderate-income first-time home-buyers.

Home-Buying Assistance

HADC will help determine if your income makes you eligible to purchase a home under HUD rules.

HADC will help you review your credit history to see if you qualify for a mortgage.

HADC will refer you to banks that understand the needs of lower-income families and that offer mortgage programs designed for them.

HADC will guide you through down-payment requirements and help you access programs that provide closing cost assistance.

HADC home-buyers are automatically enrolled in the free Homeownership Counseling Program offered by Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley.

Job Training

All new construction and rehab work on HADC projects is performed by HADC's own crew of builders.

Most crew members are neighborhood residents. They came to HADC with few job skills. They work for HADC full-time while receiving on-the-job training in the construction trades.

The crew is responsible for every aspect of construction, including demolition of existing structures, site clearance and excavation, foundation work, framing, roofing, installation of plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling systems, hanging drywalls, laying floors, spackling, painting and landscaping.

All members of the work crew receive full-time wages and benefits, including health care and paid vacations.

HADC is a Certified Work Site of the Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Board and provides on-the-job skill development under programs of the Private Industry Council.

Community Development

Neighborhood Partnership Program

Building a sustainable neighborhood requires more than just developing good affordable housing. It requires a comprehensive effort to meet a full range of residents' needs.

Under the auspices of Pennsylvania's Neighborhood Partnership Program, HADC is doing just that. With the financial support of four of the region's top corporations, HADC is working to develop a public park in the neighborhood, foster a homeowners association and create a neighborhood center for financial literacy and banking services.

The work is guided by a Strategic Advisory Committee of neighborhood stakeholders that meets periodically throughout the year.

The Neighborhood Partnership Program is made possible by the support of First Niagara Bank, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., Wells Fargo and PPL Corporation. Through 2017, the four corporations together will contribute $1.8 million to support HADC's community development work. The companies receive state tax credits in exchange for the Long-term commitments of financial support.

Jordan Heights Neighborhood Revitalization

HADC is partnering with Community Action Development Corporation of Allentown to implement a five-year neighborhood revitalization plan developed in 2009 with funding from the Wachovia (now Wells Fargo) Regional Foundation in the Jordan Heights section of central Allentown. The plan proposes more than two dozen initiatives of community renewal inside the 24-block neighborhood bounded by Tilghman Street on the north, Linden Street on the south, Seventh Street on the west and the Jordan Creek on the east.
To read the plan use the following link: Jordan Heights Revitalization Plan.


Home About Board History Programs Homes for Sale Supporters News Contact		Affordable Housing North Street Townhouses: Phase 2 HADC is constructing another 16 new townhouses on the 400 block of Allentown's North Street, scene of a devastating fire in 2004 that leveled seven houses and damaged five others. Nine new townhouses were constructed on the block under Phase 1. All have been sold and are now occupied by homeowners and their families. All of the homes will be sold to working families and individuals whose income is in the low to moderate range as defined by HUD. Each of the new townhouses contains three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a family room, central air conditioning, Energy Star-rated appliances, covered front porches and paved off-street parking. The homes are listed for sale at between $124,900 and $130,000, well below market price. Renovated Homes HADC acquires some of the most run-down properties in Allentown and transforms them into beautiful, modern homes with entirely new plumbing, electrical and heating systems. Even floor plans of the houses HADC renovates are often altered to better meet the needs of modern families. The homes are offered for sale at well-below market rate, usually below $100,000. As the oldest non-profit affordable housing developer in the Lehigh Valley, and the only one working exclusively in Allentown, HADC has renovated hundreds of center-city houses. All were sold to low- to moderate-income first-time home-buyers. Home-Buying Assistance HADC will help determine if your income makes you eligible to purchase a home under HUD rules. HADC will help you review your credit history to see if you qualify for a mortgage. HADC will refer you to banks that understand the needs of lower-income families and that offer mortgage programs designed for them. HADC will guide you through down-payment requirements and help you access programs that provide closing cost assistance. HADC home-buyers are automatically enrolled in the free Homeownership Counseling Program offered by Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley. Job Training All new construction and rehab work on HADC projects is performed by HADC's own crew of builders. Most crew members are neighborhood residents. They came to HADC with few job skills. They work for HADC full-time while receiving on-the-job training in the construction trades. The crew is responsible for every aspect of construction, including demolition of existing structures, site clearance and excavation, foundation work, framing, roofing, installation of plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling systems, hanging drywalls, laying floors, spackling, painting and landscaping. All members of the work crew receive full-time wages and benefits, including health care and paid vacations. HADC is a Certified Work Site of the Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Board and provides on-the-job skill development under programs of the Private Industry Council. Community Development Neighborhood Partnership Program Building a sustainable neighborhood requires more than just developing good affordable housing. It requires a comprehensive effort to meet a full range of residents' needs. Under the auspices of Pennsylvania's Neighborhood Partnership Program, HADC is doing just that. With the financial support of four of the region's top corporations, HADC is working to develop a public park in the neighborhood, foster a homeowners association and create a neighborhood center for financial literacy and banking services. The work is guided by a Strategic Advisory Committee of neighborhood stakeholders that meets periodically throughout the year. The Neighborhood Partnership Program is made possible by the support of First Niagara Bank, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., Wells Fargo and PPL Corporation. Through 2017, the four corporations together will contribute $1.8 million to support HADC's community development work. The companies receive state tax credits in exchange for the Long-term commitments of financial support. Jordan Heights Neighborhood Revitalization HADC is partnering with Community Action Development Corporation of Allentown to implement a five-year neighborhood revitalization plan developed in 2009 with funding from the Wachovia (now Wells Fargo) Regional Foundation in the Jordan Heights section of central Allentown. The plan proposes more than two dozen initiatives of community renewal inside the 24-block neighborhood bounded by Tilghman Street on the north, Linden Street on the south, Seventh Street on the west and the Jordan Creek on the east. To read the plan use the following link: Jordan Heights Revitalization Plan.
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