Housing Authority of the County of Armstrong

This housing agency serves Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.

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

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

The Housing Authority of the County of Armstrong (HACA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It was last open for one month in July 2017; and before that from July 2014 until January 2015. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

There were three ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Pick up an application at the HACA Administrative Office.
  2. Pick up an application at Armstrong County Senior Centers and public libraries in Apollo, Ford City, Kittanning, Leechburg, Worthington and Freeport.
  3. Download and print the application online.

Once the application has been completed, it must have been delivered to the HACA Administrative Office during the opening period.

This waiting list had the following preferences: Life, work or hired to work in Armstrong County, veteran, elderly, disabled. Single persons who are not elderly, disabled or displaced will not be placed higher on the waiting list than elderly, disabled or displaced families of up to two persons; regardless of other preferences.

Applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HACA website, or call the office at (724) 548-7671.

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

The Housing Authority of the County of Armstrong (HACA) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for families and senior/disabled houseolds.

The HACA offers 10 Public Housing communities for families and senior/disabled households, ranging in size from studios to 4 bedrooms.

There are two ways to apply:

  1. Pick up an application at the HACA office, located at 350 South Jefferson St, Kittanning, PA 16201, from 8:30 am until 4:00 pm.
  2. Download and print the application online.

Once the application has been completed, it can be mailed or hand delivered to address above.

This waiting list has the following preferences: Life, work or hired to work in Armstrong County, veteran, elderly, disabled. Single persons who are not elderly, disabled or displaced will not be placed higher on the waiting list than elderly, disabled or displaced families of up to two persons; regardless of other preferences.

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 HACA website, or call the office at (724) 548-7671.

About The Agency

Housing Authority of the County of Armstrong provides affordable housing for up to 796 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

350 South Jefferson Way, Kittanning, PA

Visit Website(724) 548-7671

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 the County of Armstrong?

Housing Authority of the County of Armstrong serves 795 low-income households. The agency manages 276 Housing Choice Vouchers and 514 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 69 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the County of Armstrong. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 93 percent of Housing Authority of the County of Armstrong households.

How many Housing Authority of the County of Armstrong residents are employed?

Working adults head 87 households and make up 11 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the County of Armstrong.

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

There are 516 female-headed renter households living in Housing Authority of the County of Armstrong housing. Households headed by females are 65% of those served by the Housing Authority of the County of Armstrong.

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

Black 24
Native American 8
White 763

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

There are 413 households headed by seniors served by the Housing Authority of the County of Armstrong. Senior households are 52% of households in Housing Authority of the County of Armstrong housing.

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

There are 381 persons with disabilities living in Housing Authority of the County of Armstrong housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 48% of households served by the Housing Authority of the County of Armstrong.

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

The Housing Authority of the County of Armstrong 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 County of Armstrong open new waiting lists?

Housing Authority of the County of Armstrong’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on July 1, 2017 and closed on July 31, 2017.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Housing Authority of the County of Armstrong

Garden Towers

280 S McKean St, Kittanning, Pennsylvania 16201

payment Subsidized

Warren Manor

120 Railroad Ave, Apollo, Pennsylvania 15613

payment Subsidized

Armstrong Court

100 N Grant Ave, Kittanning, Pennsylvania 16201

payment Subsidized
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