Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin

This housing agency serves Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.

Waiting List
Closed: Dauphin County, Pennsylvania Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Northern Dauphin, 3 and 4-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Near Elderly and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Dauphin County, Pennsylvania Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental housing assistance in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.

The Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin (HACD) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from December 12, 2023, until December 14, 2023. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waiting list was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

1,000 applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery.

For more information, visit the HACD website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACD public notice on December 12, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Northern Dauphin, 3 and 4-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.

The Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin (HACD) is accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for 3 and 4-bedroom apartments in Northern Dauphin from the earliest confirmed date of December 12, 2023, until further notice.

To apply while the waiting list is open, complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.

For more information, visit the HACD website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACD application page on December 12, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Near Elderly and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Disabled Public Housing rental housing assistance in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.

The Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin (HACD) is accepting Near Elderly and Disabled Public Housing waiting list applications from the earliest confirmed date of December 12, 2023, until further notice.

Please note: This waiting list is for applicants who are either 50 years or older or have a disability.

To apply while the waiting list is open, complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.

For more information, visit the HACD website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACD application page on December 12, 2023.

About The Agency

Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin provides affordable housing for up to 1,844 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:30am-4:00pm
Tuesday 8:30am-4:00pm
Wednesday 8:30am-4:00pm
Thursday 8:30am-4:00pm
Friday 8:30am-4:00pm

501 Mohn Street, Steelton, PA

Visit Website(717) 939-9301

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 County of Dauphin?

Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin serves 1,673 low-income households. The agency manages 1,176 Housing Choice Vouchers and 709 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 80 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 96 percent of Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin households.

How many Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin residents are employed?

Working adults head 384 households and make up 23 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin?

There are 1271 female-headed renter households living in Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin housing. Households headed by females are 76% of those served by the Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin renters?

Black 853
White 502
Hispanic 301

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin?

There are 501 households headed by seniors served by the Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin. Senior households are 30% of households in Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin housing.

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

There are 602 persons with disabilities living in Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 36% of households served by the Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin?

The Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin 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 County of Dauphin open new waiting lists?

Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on December 12, 2023 and closed on December 14, 2023.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin

Bistline House

1291 S 28th St, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17111

Lang Manor

141 Watson St, Steelton, Pennsylvania 17113

Cole Crest

2 Kennedy Ln, Steelton, Pennsylvania 17113

Genesis Court

1 Genesis Ct, Middletown, Pennsylvania 17057

Griffith House

800 Wood St, Steelton, Pennsylvania 17113

Hoy Towers

301 Mohn St, Steelton, Pennsylvania 17113

Latsha Towers

501 Mohn St, Steelton, Pennsylvania 17113

Essex House

320 Market St, Middletown, Pennsylvania 17057

Laurel Hill

120 Maple Ln, Williamstown, Pennsylvania 17098

Rattling Creek Apartments

15 S 2nd St, Lykens, Pennsylvania 17048