Baldwin Village

Baldwin Village is a 12 unit development located at 400 Mohn Street in Swatara Township. Owned by Mohn Street Accessible Housing, Inc., a 501 c (3) non-profit corporation, Baldwin Village has been occupied since 2009. It features 10 one-bedroom units and two 2-bedroom units, all with front entrances from the parking area and rear entrances to a patio.

Baldwin Village was developed through HUD’s Section 811 Program and is designed for low income persons with physical disabilities.

Energy and water efficiency features:

  • High level of insulation in walls and ceilings

  • Skylights

  • Instantaneous water heaters

  • Gas furnaces

  • High efficiency appliances and lighting

Special features:

  • Turnaround space for wheelchairs

  • Lowered countertops and light switches

  • Kitchen cabinets with easy open latches

  • Fully accessible bathrooms with a spacious shower

  • Pocket doors to increase living space

  • Accessible appliances

Applications are being accepted for Baldwin Village; however, these units have a very low turnover rate, averaging about one unit per year.  Preferences are given for Mobility Impairment, Residency, Unsubsidized Tenant, and Persons with Physical Disabilities not living in an Accessible Unit.