Housing Authority of the City of Erie

This housing agency serves Erie, Pennsylvania.

Waiting List
Closed: Erie, Pennsylvania Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Housing Authority of the City of Erie Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Erie, Pennsylvania Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the City of Erie (HACE) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from May 10, 2021 until May 21, 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

There were three ways to apply during the opening period: 

  1. Complete the online application.
  2. Call the HACE to request an application by mail.
  3. Pick up an application from the HACE HCV Program Office.

Once the paper application was completed, it must have been either:

  1. Postmarked and mailed to the Housing Authority of the City of Erie.
  2. Dropped off at the HACE.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery.

For more information, visit the HACE website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACE on May 6, 2021.

Open Until Further Notice: Housing Authority of the City of Erie Public Housing Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the City of Erie (HACE) waiting list for Public Housing apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least May, 2015, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, call the Application Office at (814) 452-4221.

For more information, visit the HACE website.

About The Agency

Housing Authority of the City of Erie provides affordable housing for up to 3,006 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:30am-4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am-4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am-4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm
Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

606 Holland Street, Erie, PA

Visit Website(814) 452-2425

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Housing Authority of the City of Erie?

Housing Authority of the City of Erie serves 2,776 low-income households. The agency manages 1,173 Housing Choice Vouchers and 1,733 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Housing Authority of the City of Erie?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 69 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the City of Erie. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 90 percent of Housing Authority of the City of Erie households.

How many Housing Authority of the City of Erie residents are employed?

Working adults head 888 households and make up 32 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the City of Erie.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Housing Authority of the City of Erie?

There are 1970 female-headed renter households living in Housing Authority of the City of Erie housing. Households headed by females are 71% of those served by the Housing Authority of the City of Erie.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Housing Authority of the City of Erie renters?

Black 1,110
Asian-Pacific Islander 139
White 1,027
Hispanic 500

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Housing Authority of the City of Erie?

There are 721 households headed by seniors served by the Housing Authority of the City of Erie. Senior households are 26% of households in Housing Authority of the City of Erie housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Housing Authority of the City of Erie housing?

There are 610 persons with disabilities living in Housing Authority of the City of Erie housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 22% of households served by the Housing Authority of the City of Erie.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Housing Authority of the City of Erie?

The Housing Authority of the City of Erie is rated as a standard performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

How often does Housing Authority of the City of Erie open new waiting lists?

Housing Authority of the City of Erie’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on May 10, 2021 and closed on May 21, 2021.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Housing Authority of the City of Erie

John E. Horan Garden Apartments

1932 Bird Dr , Erie, Pennsylvania 16510

Pineview

4202 Schaper Ave, Erie, Pennsylvania 16509

Joseph A. Schmid Towers

153 E 6th St, Erie, Pennsylvania 16501

Friendship Towers

111 E 11th St, Erie, Pennsylvania 16501

Leonard J. Ostrow Apartments

4220 Davison Ave, Erie, Pennsylvania 16504

Harbor Homes

1819 E 18th St, Erie, Pennsylvania 16510

Lake City

1400 E 19th St, Erie, Pennsylvania 16502