Montgomery County Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

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Closed: Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Bright Hope Community, Crest Manor, North Hills Manor, General Occupancy Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Robert P. Smith Towers, Marshall W. Lee Towers, Sidney Pollock House, and Golden Age Manor Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

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

The Montgomery County Housing Authority (MCHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is closed, It was last open from November 15, 2024 at 12:01 a.m., until November 21, 2024 at 11:59 p.m ET. Before that, it was last open for seven days in June 2019 and before that in May, 2015.

To apply during the opening period, applicants completed the online application that will be available on the MCHA website.

Preferences have not been confirmed.

1,000 applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery.

For more information, read the MCHA public notice, or visit the MCHA website.

Source: This information was verified by the MCHA Public Notice on November 14, 2024 by Dave Layfield.

Open Until Further Notice: Bright Hope Community, Crest Manor, North Hills Manor, General Occupancy Public Housing Waiting List

The Montgomery County Housing Authority (MCHA) Bright Hope Community, Crest Manor, North Hills Manor, General Occupancy Public Housing waiting list is currently open. Applications are being accepted from January 15, 2016, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, visit the MCHA General Occupancy Public Housing page, and contact a community for more information.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

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

For more information, visit the MCHA website.

Open Until Further Notice: Robert P. Smith Towers, Marshall W. Lee Towers, Sidney Pollock House, and Golden Age Manor Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List

The Montgomery County Housing Authority (MCHA) Robert P. Smith Towers, Marshall W. Lee Towers, Sidney Pollock House, and Golden Age Manor, Elderly and Disabled Public Housing waiting list is currently open. Applications are being accepted from January 15, 2016, until further notice.

To apply, visit the MCHA Elderly and Disabled Public Housing page, and contact a community for more information.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

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

For more information, visit the MCHA website.

About The Agency

Montgomery County Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 3,504 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

104 West Main Street, Norristown, PA

Visit Website(610) 275-5720

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How large is the Montgomery County Housing Authority?

Montgomery County Housing Authority serves 2,517 low-income households. The agency manages 3,042 Housing Choice Vouchers and 449 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 79 percent of households served by Montgomery County Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 95 percent of Montgomery County Housing Authority households.

How many Montgomery County Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 704 households and make up 28 percent of households served by Montgomery County Housing Authority.

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

There are 2089 female-headed renter households living in Montgomery County Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 83% of those served by the Montgomery County Housing Authority.

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

Black 1,561
Asian-Pacific Islander 25
White 755
Hispanic 176

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

There are 729 households headed by seniors served by the Montgomery County Housing Authority. Senior households are 29% of households in Montgomery County Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 578 persons with disabilities living in Montgomery County Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 23% of households served by the Montgomery County Housing Authority.

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

The Montgomery County 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 Montgomery County Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Montgomery County Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on November 15, 2024 and closed on November 21, 2024.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Montgomery County Housing Authority

Brighthope Estates

26 Scott St, Pottstown, Pennsylvania 19464

payment Subsidized

Golden Age Manor

400 Walnut St, Royersford, Pennsylvania 19468

payment Subsidized

Sidney Pollock House

450 E High St, Pottstown, Pennsylvania 19464

payment Subsidized

North Hills Manor

300 Linden Ave, Glenside, Pennsylvania 19038

bed 1-2
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real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
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