Housing Authority of Monroe County

This housing agency serves Monroe County, Pennsylvania.

Waiting List
Closed: Monroe County, Pennsylvania Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Housing Authority of Monroe County Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Monroe County, Pennsylvania Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More

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

The Housing Authority of Monroe County (HAMC) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from November 6, 2023, until 200 applications were received. This waiting list was last open in July, 2017. 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.

It was not known how applicants were placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the HAMC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the Pocono Records public notice on November 7, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Housing Authority of Monroe County Public Housing Waiting List

The Housing Authority of Monroe County (HAMC) waiting list for Public Housing apartments is currently open.

The HAMC is accepting applications for this waiting list as of May, 2015, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, print the application available online. Select the "Application for Public Housing" link.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Working: The head of household or spouse must be legally employed at the time of full application interview. This is verified by third party verification.
  • Approved job training program: Any head of household or spouse who is participating in, or enrolled for participation in training, education or employment program funded by HUD, JTPA, or any other Federal State, or Local Organization. Attendance must be verified in writing by the training, education or employment provider.
  • Disability/handicapped: Head of household or spouse is disabled/handicapped
  • Elderly: Head of household or spouse is 62 years of age and older
  • Homeless: If the applicant family lacks a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence. A family who resides at a publicly or privately operated shelter and/or family whose primary nighttime resident is not designed for, or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings. This is verified by a social service agency such as Salvation Army, Women’s Resources of Counselor.
  • Victim of domestic violence: “Victim”. A person who is physically or sexually abused by a family or household member. The term shall also include persons who have a significant relation with the victim and who seek advice, counseling, or assistance from a domestic violence counselor or advocate regarding abuse of the victim. This is verified by third party verification from Women’s Resources, Protection from Abuse Order (PFA) and/or Counselor.
  • Veteran: A veteran or spouse who has served on Federal Active Duty for a period of more than 180 days (i.e. 181 days, etc.) and was discharged or released from such active duty with other than a dishonorable discharge, or if less than 180 days was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. Verification is required by presenting a copy of the Honorable Discharge or DD214 form.
  • Resident: Family lives or works in Monroe County Verification required (i.e. Utility bill/photo ID)
  • Non-resident: Family lives outside of Monroe County, Pennsylvania

For more information, visit the MCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified on January 12, 2022.

Open Until Further Notice: Monroe County, Pennsylvania Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of Monroe County (HAMC) is accepting Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from May 17, 2023 at 8:30, until 25 applications have been received.

Please note: According to the HAMC public notice, "HCVP Mainstream Voucher (MS5): Eligibility Guidelines MUST BE—

  • Non-Elderly person- A person 18 years of age or older and less than 62 years of age.
  • Disabled- Proof must be provided (current SSA award letter, doctor’s note or Disability Verification obtained from the housing authority).

and at least one of the following:

  • Coming out of an institution or other segregated setting and at risk of being homeless (proofs to provide: hospital-discharge paper, letter from group home, shelter, crisis center).
  • Coming out of permanent supportive housing.   
  • At risk of being institutionalized as a result of being homeless.
  • Homeless: provide proof (letter from a shelter, case worker, church, any agency that has verified you are homeless) 
  • At risk of becoming homeless. Provide proof (letter of eviction)".

There are two ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Print the paper application.
  2. Pick up an application from the HAMC office, located at 1055 West Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. Starting January 12, 2022.

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

  1. Dropped off at the HAMC office, address mentioned above.
  2. Emailed to jmontiel@housingauthoritymonroecounty.org.

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 HAMC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HAMC on May 16, 2023.

About The Agency

Housing Authority of Monroe County provides affordable housing for up to 789 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

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

1055 West Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA

Visit Website(570) 421-7770

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 Monroe County?

Housing Authority of Monroe County serves 765 low-income households. The agency manages 521 Housing Choice Vouchers and 291 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 67 percent of households served by Housing Authority of Monroe County. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 90 percent of Housing Authority of Monroe County households.

How many Housing Authority of Monroe County residents are employed?

Working adults head 214 households and make up 28 percent of households served by Housing Authority of Monroe County.

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

There are 634 female-headed renter households living in Housing Authority of Monroe County housing. Households headed by females are 83% of those served by the Housing Authority of Monroe County.

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

Black 260
Native American 8
Asian-Pacific Islander 8
White 268
Hispanic 222

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

There are 267 households headed by seniors served by the Housing Authority of Monroe County. Senior households are 35% of households in Housing Authority of Monroe County housing.

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

There are 183 persons with disabilities living in Housing Authority of Monroe County housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 24% of households served by the Housing Authority of Monroe County.

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

The Housing Authority of Monroe County 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 Housing Authority of Monroe County open new waiting lists?

Housing Authority of Monroe County’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on November 6, 2023 and closed on November 7, 2023.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Housing Authority of Monroe County

Hillstreet - Avon Court

444 Normal St, East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18301

West Gate

1055 W Main St, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360