Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence

This housing agency serves Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.

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Open Now: Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Lawrence County, Pennsylvania Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More

Open Now: Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence Public Housing Waiting List

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

The Lawrence County Housing Authority public housing waiting list is currently open. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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

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

The Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence (HACL) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from September 4, 2018 until further notice. It was last open in July, 2017.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to pick up an application from the HACL office.

Once the application was completed, it was hand delivered to the HACL.

This waiting list had the following preferences: Veterans, Persons live and/or work in Lawrence County, Those displaced because of Domestic Violence, Those Displaced by Natural Disaster, Those Displaced by Government Action, Those Terminated from Assistance Due to Lack of Funding, and Households that are Rent Burdened.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HACL website.

Sources: This information was verified by a representative of the HACL on April 16, 2021.

About The Agency

Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence provides affordable housing for up to 1,236 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:00am-4:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am-4:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am-4:00pm
Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm
Friday 8:00am-4:00pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

481 Neshannock Avenue, New Castle, PA

Visit Website(724) 656-5106

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 Lawrence?

Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence serves 725 low-income households. The agency manages 433 Housing Choice Vouchers and 747 public housing units.

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

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 County of Lawrence. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 95 percent of Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence households.

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

Working adults head 137 households and make up 19 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence.

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

There are 485 female-headed renter households living in Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence housing. Households headed by females are 67% of those served by the Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence.

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

Black 189
White 508
Hispanic 22

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

There are 261 households headed by seniors served by the Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence. Senior households are 36% of households in Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence housing.

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

There are 224 persons with disabilities living in Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 31% of households served by the Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence.

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

The Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence is rated as a standard 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 Lawrence open new waiting lists?

Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on December 21, 2025 and closed on December 21, 2025.

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

Lawrence Manor

211 W Moody Ave, New Castle, Pennsylvania 16101

payment Subsidized

Harbor Heights

720 Altman Road, New Castle, Pennsylvania 16101

payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible

Skyview Towers

219 N Beaver Street, New Castle, Pennsylvania 16101

payment Subsidized

Big Run

1300 South Jefferson Street, New Castle, Pennsylvania 16101

payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible

Walnut Ridge

801 Pershing Street, Ellwood City, Pennsylvania 16117

payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible

Lincoln Terrace

201 W Lincoln Avenue, New Castle, Pennsylvania 16101

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