Carbondale Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Carbondale, Pennsylvania.

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

Open Now: Carbondale, Pennsylvania Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

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

The Carbondale Housing Authority (CHA) is accepting Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from September 30, 2024. It is unclear when the waiting list will close. For the 2023 opening, it opened in September 2023 and remained open until April 2024. The housing authority is likely following the same policy this year.

To apply while the waiting list is open, visit the CHA office to fill out an application, located at 2 John St., Carbondale, PA, during regular business hours from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. However, applications will not be given out after 3:30 pm ET.

There are preferences, and they are listed on the application.

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

For more information, visit the CHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the CHA on September 27, 2024 by Dave Layfield.

Open Until Further Notice: Carbondale, Pennsylvania Public Housing Waiting List

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

The Carbondale Housing Authority (CHA) is accepting Public Housing waiting list applications from April 19, 2023, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete an application in person at CHA office, located at 2 John St., Carbondale, PA , from 8:30 am until 4:00 pm ET. Monday - Friday.

Please note: According to the CHA website "Have your Social Security card and birth certificate for all members of your household listed on your application. In addition, a valid picture ID is required for everyone over 18 years of age. You will not be permitted to fill out an application without these items."

Preferences have not been confirmed.

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 CHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the CHA website on May 23, 2023.

About The Agency

Carbondale Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 515 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

2 John Street, Carbondale, PA

Visit Website(570) 282-0280

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How large is the Carbondale Housing Authority?

Carbondale Housing Authority serves 465 low-income households. The agency manages 174 Housing Choice Vouchers and 337 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 55 percent of households served by Carbondale Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 84 percent of Carbondale Housing Authority households.

How many Carbondale Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 120 households and make up 26 percent of households served by Carbondale Housing Authority.

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

There are 348 female-headed renter households living in Carbondale Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 75% of those served by the Carbondale Housing Authority.

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

Black 23
White 419
Hispanic 23

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

There are 237 households headed by seniors served by the Carbondale Housing Authority. Senior households are 51% of households in Carbondale Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 97 persons with disabilities living in Carbondale Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 21% of households served by the Carbondale Housing Authority.

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

The Carbondale 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.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Carbondale Housing Authority

John Street

2 Russell St, Carbondale, Pennsylvania 18407

payment Subsidized

South High Rise

60 S Main St, Carbondale, Pennsylvania 18407

payment Subsidized
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