Wilkes-Barre Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

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Closed: Wilkes Barre Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list for Wilkes Barre Housing Authority is currently closed and not accepting new applications.

Open Until Further Notice: Wilkes-Barre Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

About The Agency

Wilkes-Barre Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 1,814 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

50 Lincoln Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA

Visit Website(570) 825-6657

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the Wilkes-Barre Housing Authority?

Wilkes-Barre Housing Authority serves 1,376 low-income households. The agency manages 957 Housing Choice Vouchers and 821 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Wilkes-Barre Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 64 percent of households served by Wilkes-Barre Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 86 percent of Wilkes-Barre Housing Authority households.

How many Wilkes-Barre Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 412 households and make up 30 percent of households served by Wilkes-Barre Housing Authority.

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

There are 949 female-headed renter households living in Wilkes-Barre Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 69% of those served by the Wilkes-Barre Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Wilkes-Barre Housing Authority renters?

Black 372
White 564
Hispanic 427

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

There are 440 households headed by seniors served by the Wilkes-Barre Housing Authority. Senior households are 32% of households in Wilkes-Barre Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Wilkes-Barre Housing Authority housing?

There are 344 persons with disabilities living in Wilkes-Barre Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 25% of households served by the Wilkes-Barre Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Wilkes-Barre Housing Authority?

The Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Wilkes-Barre Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on March 28, 2024 and closed on March 28, 2024.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Wilkes-Barre Housing Authority

Boulevard Townhomes

81 Midland Court, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18702

Lincoln Plaza

51 Lincoln Plaza, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18702

Valley View Terrace

215 High St, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18702

South View Manor

60 Monroe St, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18702

East End Towers

295 Scott St, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18702