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There are 413 low-income apartments in Lackawanna County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania can range from $638 to $666 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 4,745 low-income homes in Lackawanna County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2023, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $328 towards rent each month.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Housing Authority of the County of Lackawanna | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Lackawanna County features 4,745 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
There are 413 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Lackawanna County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Lackawanna County landlords $500 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Lackawanna County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania for a two-bedroom apartment is between $907 and $1,109.
2023 Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania Fair Market Rent | $706 | $825 | $1,008 | $1,304 | $1,417 |
| Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania Payment Standard Range | $635 to $777 | $743 to $908 | $907 to $1,109 | $1,174 to $1,434 | $1,275 to $1,559 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Lackawanna County, PA Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 48 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 5,478 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 4,745 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 33.38% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.20 |
| Average Household Size | 2.41 |
| Median Household Income | $46,271 ±$814 |
| Median Rent | $709 ±$11 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 42.86% ± 1.79pp |
| Total Population | 213,459 |
Population and Household Demographics
Lackawanna County is a county in Pennsylvania with a population of 213,459. There are 85,034 households in the county with an average household size of 2.41 persons. 33.38% of households in Lackawanna County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Lackawanna County
The median gross income for households in Lackawanna County is $46,271 a year, or $3,856 a month. The median rent for the county is $709 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Lackawanna County, a household making less than $2,363 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 42.86% of households who rent are overburdened in Lackawanna County.
Area Median Income In Lackawanna County
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
In Lackawanna County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $86,500
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in Lackawanna County
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in Lackawanna County
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the Lackawanna County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$16,450 | $19,720 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Lackawanna County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$27,450 | $31,400 | $35,300 | $39,200 | $42,350 | $45,500 | $48,650 | $51,750 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Lackawanna County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$43,900 | $50,200 | $56,450 | $62,700 | $67,750 | $72,750 | $77,750 | $82,800 |
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