Diamond Court

Diamond Court

Pennsylvania Avenue, Mount Carmel, PA 17851 (located in the village of Diamondtown)

Located in beautiful, mountainous Mount Carmel, construction officially began in September 2020, with lease-up starting in December 2021 and concluding in March 2022.

The three-story building spans more than 43,000 square feet and features 36 apartment units designed for seniors aged 62 and older. It also includes a community room, library, wellness room, support services office, management office, activity room, maintenance room, storage areas, and multiple shared community and seating spaces.

  • 32 – 1-bedroom apartments, and 4 – 2-bedroom apartments
  • Covered entrance sidewalk connected to a wrap-around porch with seating for small gatherings and shelter
  • On-site Management and Supportive Services offices, as well as a Wellness Suite for health service providers to treat residents
  • Each floor has a lounge area, offering a well-lit gathering space for the residents
  • Each floor has a smaller activity room with a small counter and sink where residents can gather for various social events
  • Onsite coin-operated laundry room
  • A library on the third floor with beautiful views of Northumberland County’s mountains
  • A fitness room that is open year-round

  • Click here to view the Diamond Court apartment floorplan
  • 1-bedroom apartments 757 square feet, 2-bedroom apartments 967 square feet.
  • Wall-to-wall carpeting in the living room and bedrooms
  • Modern kitchen with stove and refrigerator
  • Individually controlled baseboard heat and central air
  • Individual front and back porches
  • Walk-in, low-step shower with included additional safety features
  • Window shades included
  • Excellent closet and storage space
  • Smoke detector, fire extinguisher, and CO2 alarm in each apartment

  • Designed for seniors (62+)
  • Income: Your annual gross household income must not exceed the low-income limits set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for your family size and location.
  • Family Status: You must meet the PHA’s definition of a family, which can include a single person, a couple, a family with children, or a group of two or more elderly or disabled individuals living together.
  • Citizenship or Immigration Status: You or another family member must be a U.S. citizen or have an eligible immigration status.
  • Background Check: The PHA will conduct a credit report and criminal background check for all adults in the household. Certain criminal activities, such as drug-related offenses and violent criminal activity, can lead to denial.
  • Landlord References – Past rental history and debts owed to previous landlords can result in ineligibility.
  • Lifetime Sex Offender Registration: If you are subject to the Lifetime Sex Offender Registry, you will be denied for Public Housing.

  • Rent is based on adjusted income in accordance with program guidelines.

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