Lycoming Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.

Waiting List
Closed: Lycoming County, Pennsylvania Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Lycoming Housing Authority Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Lycoming Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

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

The Lycoming Housing Authority (LHA) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from November 1, 2023, until November 17, 2023 or until 800 applications were received. 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.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Displaced
  • Veteran
  • County Resident
  • Disabled
  • Employed
  • Less than 50% of Median Income

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the LHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the LHA public notice on October 6, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Lycoming Housing Authority Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Lycoming Housing Authority (LHA) waiting list for Project Based Voucher apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least April 2020, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Displaced 
  • County Resident 
  • Economic Activities
  • Veteran 
  • Employed working more than 25 Hours/week,
  • Elderly 62+

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the LHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the LHA, as of April 6, 2020.

Open Until Further Notice: Lycoming Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

The Lycoming Housing Authority (LHA) waiting list for Public Housing apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least April, 2020, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Displaced 
  • County Resident 
  • Economic Activities
  • Veteran 
  • Employed working more than 25 Hours/week,
  • Elderly 62+

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the LHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the LHA, as of April 6, 2020.

About The Agency

Lycoming Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 1,143 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

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

1941 Lincoln Drive, Williamsport, PA

Visit Website(570) 323-3755

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 Lycoming Housing Authority?

Lycoming Housing Authority serves 942 low-income households. The agency manages 679 Housing Choice Vouchers and 454 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Lycoming Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 73 percent of households served by Lycoming Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 93 percent of Lycoming Housing Authority households.

How many Lycoming Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 216 households and make up 23 percent of households served by Lycoming Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Lycoming Housing Authority?

There are 706 female-headed renter households living in Lycoming Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 75% of those served by the Lycoming Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Lycoming Housing Authority renters?

Black 339
Native American 9
White 546
Hispanic 47

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Lycoming Housing Authority?

There are 339 households headed by seniors served by the Lycoming Housing Authority. Senior households are 36% of households in Lycoming Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Lycoming Housing Authority housing?

There are 301 persons with disabilities living in Lycoming Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 32% of households served by the Lycoming Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Lycoming Housing Authority?

The Lycoming Housing Authority is rated as a high 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 Lycoming Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Lycoming Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on November 1, 2023 and closed on November 17, 2023.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Lycoming Housing Authority

Grove Street Commons

1290 Grove St, Williamsport, Pennsylvania 17701

Michael Ross Apartments

1600 Sherman St, Montgomery, Pennsylvania 17752

William Hepburn Highrise

400 Lycoming St, Williamsport, Pennsylvania 17701

Mary Slaughter Apartments

124 Brandon Pl, Williamsport, Pennsylvania 17701

Harmony Way

628 Park Ave, Williamsport, Pennsylvania 17701