Housing Authority of the City of York

This housing agency serves York County, Pennsylvania.

Waiting List
Closed: York County, Pennsylvania Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: York Family Residences Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: George Street Commons Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Homes at Thackston Park 2, 3, and 4-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: New Freedom Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Homes at Thackston Park 1 and 5-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Family Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Housing Authority of the City of York Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Single Room Occupancy Other Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: 2, 3, and 4-Bedroom Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Other Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Homes at Thackston Park 1 and 5-Bedroom Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Other Waiting List Learn More

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

The Housing Authority of the City of York (YHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from March 2, 2020, until December 30, 2020. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete an online application. The application was available in English and Spanish.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Live or work in York County
  • Involuntary displaced by a local disaster as declared by the Government? (Must provide documentation within 10 days of submitting the application.)
  • Homeless
  • Veteran
  • Currently in a Rapid Rehousing or Permanent Supportive Housing Program
  • Transitioning out of a healthcare and/or other segregated living environment

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

For more information, visit the YHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the Housing Authority of the City of York, as of March 6, 2020.

Closed: York Family Residences Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the City of York (YHA) waiting list for 1, 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom Project Based Voucher apartments at York Family Residences is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from March 2, 2020, until December 30, 2020. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete an online application.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Live or work in York County
  • Involuntary displaced by a local disaster as declared by the Government? (Must provide documentation within 10 days of submitting the application.)
  • Homeless
  • Veteran
  • Currently in a Rapid Rehousing or Permanent Supportive Housing Program
  • Transitioning out of a healthcare and/or other segregated living environment

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

For more information, visit the YHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the Housing Authority of the City of York, as of March 6, 2020.

Closed: George Street Commons Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the City of York (HACY) waiting list for 2 and 3-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher apartments at George Street Commons is currently closed. It is not known when this waiting list was last open, or when it will reopen.

Please note: The HACY identifies the 3-Bedroom waiting list as an accessible unit.

For more information, visit the HACY website.

Closed: Homes at Thackston Park 2, 3, and 4-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the City of York (HACY) waiting list for 2, 3, and 4-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher apartments at Homes at Thackston Park is currently closed. It is not known when this waiting list was last open, or when it will reopen.

For more information, visit the HACY website.

Closed: New Freedom Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the City of York (HACY) waiting list for 2 and 3-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher apartments at New Freedom Apartments is currently closed. It is not known when this waiting list was last open, or when it will reopen.

For more information, visit the HACY website.

Open Until Further Notice: Homes at Thackston Park 1 and 5-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the City of York (HACY) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 1 and 5-Bedroom  apartments at Homes at Thackston Park is currently open.

The HACY is accepting applications as of January 2022, until further notice.

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

For more information, visit the HACY website.

Open Until Further Notice: Family Public Housing Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the City of York (HACY) Family Public Housing waiting list for 2-5 Bedroom apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least January, 2020, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application. Select an open waiting list in the "Family Public Housing" section.

This waiting list may have the following preferences:

  • Live or work in York County
  • Involuntary displaced by a local disaster as declared by the Government
    • Must provide documentation within 10 days of submitting the application
  • Homeless
  • Veteran

For more information, visit the HACY website.

Sources: This information was verified by the Housing Authority of the City of York, as of March 6, 2020.

Open Until Further Notice: Housing Authority of the City of York Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the City of York (HACY) Elderly/Disabled Public Housing waiting list for 0/Efficiency and 1-Bedroom apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least January, 2020, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application. Select an open waiting list in the "Elderly/Disabled Public Housing" section.

This waiting list may have the following preferences:

  • Elderly and/or disabled individuals
  • Live or work in York County
  • Involuntary displaced by a local disaster as declared by the Government
    • Must provide documentation within 10 days of submitting the application
  • Homeless
  • Veteran

For more information, visit the HACY website.

Sources: This information was verified by the Housing Authority of the City of York, as of March 6, 2020.

Open Until Further Notice: Single Room Occupancy Other Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the City of York (HACY) waiting list for Single Room Occupancy apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least January, 2020, until further notice.

Please note: According to the HACY, "Single Room Occupancy is a single room with a shared kitchen and bathroom facilities. Single persons only can apply. Only at Dutch Kitchen or YMCA Men's Resident."

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application. Select the waiting list in the "SRO - Single Room Occupancy" section.

This waiting list may have the following preferences:

  • Live or work in York County
  • Involuntary displaced by a local disaster as declared by the Government
    • Must provide documentation within 10 days of submitting the application
  • Homeless
  • Veteran

For more information, visit the HACY website.

Sources: This information was verified by the Housing Authority of the City of York, as of March 6, 2020.

Open Until Further Notice: 2, 3, and 4-Bedroom Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Other Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the City of York (HACY) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit waiting list for 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at Village Court Apartments; 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at Waverly Court Apartments; and 2, 3, and 4-Bedroom apartments at Homes at Thackston Park is currently open.

The HACY is accepting applications as of January, 2020, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application. Select the waiting list in the "Affordable Housing Options - Tax Credit Developments" section.

This waiting list may have the following preferences:

  • Live or work in York County
  • Involuntary displaced by a local disaster as declared by the Government
    • Must provide documentation within 10 days of submitting the application
  • Homeless
  • Veteran

For more information, visit the HACY website.

Sources: This information was verified by the Housing Authority of the City of York on March 6, 2020.

Open Until Further Notice: Homes at Thackston Park 1 and 5-Bedroom Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Other Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the City of York (HACY) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit waiting list for 1 and 5-Bedroom  apartments at Homes at Thackston Park is currently open.

The HACY is accepting applications as of January 2022, until further notice.

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

For more information, visit the HACY website.

About The Agency

Housing Authority of the City of York provides affordable housing for up to 2,656 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

31 South Broad Street, York, PA

Visit Website(717) 845-2601

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How large is the Housing Authority of the City of York?

Housing Authority of the City of York serves 2,313 low-income households. The agency manages 1,664 Housing Choice Vouchers and 999 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Housing Authority of the City of York?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 76 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the City of York. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 95 percent of Housing Authority of the City of York households.

How many Housing Authority of the City of York residents are employed?

Working adults head 601 households and make up 26 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the City of York.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Housing Authority of the City of York?

There are 1827 female-headed renter households living in Housing Authority of the City of York housing. Households headed by females are 79% of those served by the Housing Authority of the City of York.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Housing Authority of the City of York renters?

Black 694
White 786
Hispanic 786

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Housing Authority of the City of York?

There are 740 households headed by seniors served by the Housing Authority of the City of York. Senior households are 32% of households in Housing Authority of the City of York housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Housing Authority of the City of York housing?

There are 647 persons with disabilities living in Housing Authority of the City of York housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 28% of households served by the Housing Authority of the City of York.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Housing Authority of the City of York?

The Housing Authority of the City of York 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 the City of York open new waiting lists?

Housing Authority of the City of York’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on March 2, 2020 and closed on December 30, 2020.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Housing Authority of the City of York

Homes at Thackston Park

331 Thackston Ln, York, Pennsylvania 17401

Wellington Homes

30 N Hartley St, York, Pennsylvania 17403

Parkway Homes

111 Lincoln St, York, Pennsylvania 17404

Village Court

3109 Village Court Dr, Dover, Pennsylvania 17315

Springfield

1930 Kenneth Rd, York, Pennsylvania 17408

Stony Brook Manor

100 Pleasant Acres Rd, York, Pennsylvania 17402

Eastwood Terrace

326 E Cottage Pl, York, Pennsylvania 17403

Codorus

345 Stone Ave, York, Pennsylvania 17401

Broad Park Manor

440 E King St, York, Pennsylvania 17403

Scatter Site

19 W Pennsylvania Ave, Yoe, Pennsylvania 17313

Fairmont

300 Ramsay Pl, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania 17070