McKeesport Housing Authority

This housing agency serves McKeesport, Pennsylvania.

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Open Until Further Notice: McKeesport, Pennsylvania Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
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Open Until Further Notice: McKeesport, Pennsylvania Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

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

The McKeesport Housing Authority (MHA) is accepting Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from April 10, 2023 at 8:30 am ET, until further notice. 

To apply during the opening period, print the paper application.

Once the paper application has been completed, it must be either:

  1. Emailed to bbray@mckhaorg.
  2. Faxed to MHA at (412) 673-1706.
  3. Dropped off at the MHA main office, located at 2901 Brownlee Avenue, Second Floor, McKeesport, Pennsylvania 15132, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm.
  4. Dropped off at the following MHA offices:
  • James Brewster Community Center/Crawford Village office located at 700 George F Young Drive, McKeesport, Pennsylvania, 15132 .
  • Harrison Village Rent Office located at 100 13th Street, McKeesport, Pennsylvania, 15132.
  • McKeesport Towers Rent Office located at 601 Sixth Street, Mckeesport, Pennsylvania, 15132.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Elderly 
  • Disabled
  • Veterans

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

For more information, visit the MHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MHA notice on March 28, 2023.

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

The McKeesport Housing Authority (MHA) waiting list for Public Housing apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least January 11, 2019, until further notice.

There are two ways to apply:

  1. Pick up an application at the MHA Administrative Office, located at 2901 Brownlee Avenue, Second Floor, McKeesport, Pennsylvania 15132, Monday through Friday.
  2. Pick up an application at any of the rental offices listed here.

For more information, visit the MHA Communities page, or the MHA website.

About The Agency

McKeesport Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 1,436 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:30am-12:00pm , 1:00pm-4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am-12:00pm , 1:00pm-4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am-12:00pm , 1:00pm-4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am-12:00pm , 1:00pm-4:30pm
Friday 8:30am-12:00pm , 1:00pm-4:30pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

2901 Brownlee Street, McKeesport, PA

Visit Website(412) 673-6942

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the McKeesport Housing Authority?

McKeesport Housing Authority serves 1,250 low-income households. The agency manages 561 Housing Choice Vouchers and 807 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 82 percent of households served by McKeesport Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 96 percent of McKeesport Housing Authority households.

How many McKeesport Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 300 households and make up 24 percent of households served by McKeesport Housing Authority.

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

There are 862 female-headed renter households living in McKeesport Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 69% of those served by the McKeesport Housing Authority.

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

Black 888
White 350
Hispanic 13

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

There are 362 households headed by seniors served by the McKeesport Housing Authority. Senior households are 29% of households in McKeesport Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 300 persons with disabilities living in McKeesport Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 24% of households served by the McKeesport Housing Authority.

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

The McKeesport Housing Authority 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.

Public Housing Communities Managed by McKeesport Housing Authority

McKeesport Towers

601 Sixth Street, McKeesport, Pennsylvania 15132

payment Subsidized

Steelview Manor

501 Pirl Street, McKeesport, Pennsylvania 15132

payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible

Harrison Village

100 Thirteenth Street, McKeesport, Pennsylvania 15132

payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible

Yester Square

2901 Brownlee Street, McKeesport, Pennsylvania 15132

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible

Crawford Village

Ohio and Brownlee Streets, McKeesport, Pennsylvania 15132

payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible
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