Open Low Income Housing Waiting List in Pennsylvania

Find applications for 9 open low-income apartment waiting lists in Pennsylvania. Get the information needed to apply for HUD rental housing that can’t be found anywhere else.

Pennsylvania Housing Authorities

1260 Housing Development Corporation

1260 Housing Development Corporation serves Pennsylvania.

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Adams County Housing Authority

Adams County Housing Authority serves Pennsylvania.

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Allegheny County Housing Authority

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Prospect Terrace and Sheldon Park Closed
Multiple Properties Open Until Further Notice

Allegheny County Housing Authority is accepting applications for a waiting list now.

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Allentown Housing Authority

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Central Park, Towers East, Gross Towers, 700 Building, Walnut Manor and Senior Scattered Sites Closed

Allentown Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.

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Altoona Housing Authority

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Fairview Hills Apartments Open Until Further Notice

Altoona Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Berks County Housing Authority

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Brooke Estates, Jefferson Heights, Richard Delp Townhomes, and Cacoosing Meadows Closed
Chestnut Court Apartments, Laurel Court Apartments, Northvale Hill Apartments, Rittenhouse Apartments, and Warwick Apartments Closed
Tarsus Manor Senior Housing Open Until Further Notice

Berks County Housing Authority is accepting applications for a waiting list now.

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Bethlehem Housing Authority

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High Rise Buildings Closed

Bethlehem Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.

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Blair County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

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Blair County Housing and Redevelopment Authority Open Until Further Notice

Blair County Housing and Redevelopment Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Bradford City Housing Authority

Bradford City Housing Authority serves Pennsylvania.

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Bradford County Housing Authority

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Twin Spruce Tioga County Family Closed
Canton Townhouses, Bradford County Family Open Until Further Notice
Wapiti Apartments, Tioga County Family Open Until Further Notice
Tabor Townhouses, Tioga County Family Open Until Further Notice
Lawrenceville Family Apartments, Tioga County Family Open Until Further Notice
View all 19 Bradford County Housing Authority Waiting Lists.

Bradford County Housing Authority is accepting applications for 18 waiting lists now.

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Bucks County Housing Authority

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Venice Ashby Phase II Family Closed
Venice Ashby Phase I Family Open Until Further Notice
Sellersville Heights Open Until Further Notice
Grundy Tower, Grundy Gardens, MacIntosh Regency and Bensalem Woods Conventional Open Until Further Notice
Grundy Hall and Grundy House Open Until Further Notice

Bucks County Housing Authority is accepting applications for 4 waiting lists now.

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Carbon County Housing Authority

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Carbon County Housing Authority Open Until Further Notice

Carbon County Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Carbondale Housing Authority

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Carbondale, Pennsylvania Open Until Further Notice

Carbondale Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Centre County Housing Authority

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Centre County Housing Authority Open Until Further Notice

Centre County Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Chester Housing Authority

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Chester Housing Authority Closed

Chester Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.

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City of Pittston Housing Authority

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City of Pittston Housing Authority Open Until Further Notice

City of Pittston Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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City of Shamokin Housing Authority

City of Shamokin Housing Authority serves Pennsylvania.

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Clarion County Housing Authority

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Medardo Estates and Penn Court Apartments, 2 and 3-Bedroom Open Until Further Notice
Hillside Apartments, 2-Bedroom Open Until Further Notice
Cherry Run Open Until Further Notice
Edenburg Court Open Until Further Notice

Clarion County Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Clearfield County Housing Authority

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1, 2, 3, and 4-Bedroom Closed

Clearfield County Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.

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Clinton County Housing Authority

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Clinton County Housing Authority Open Until Further Notice

Clinton County Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Columbia County Housing Authority

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Town Park Village Family Closed
Evan Owen Memorial Apartments Elderly or Non-Elderly Disabled Open Until Further Notice

Columbia County Housing Authority is accepting applications for a waiting list now.

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Connellsville Housing Authority

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Connellsville Housing Authority Open Until Further Notice

Connellsville Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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County of Potter Housing Authority

County of Potter Housing Authority serves Pennsylvania.

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Cumberland County Housing Authority

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Cumberland County Housing Authority Open Until Further Notice

Cumberland County Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Delaware County Housing Authority

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Delaware County, Pennsylvania Open Until Further Notice

Delaware County Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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DuBois Housing Authority

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DuBois Housing Authority Open Until Further Notice

DuBois Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Easton Housing Authority

Easton Housing Authority serves Pennsylvania.

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Fayette County Housing Authority

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Fayette County Housing Authority Open Until Further Notice

Fayette County Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Franklin County Housing Authority

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Franklin County Housing Authority Open Until Further Notice

Franklin County Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Fulton County Housing Authority

Fulton County Housing Authority serves Pennsylvania.

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Greene County Housing Authority

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Greene County Housing Authority Open Until Further Notice

Greene County Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Harrisburg Housing Authority

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Family Open Until Further Notice
Harrisburg Housing Authority Open Until Further Notice

Harrisburg Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Hazleton Housing Authority

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Vine West Family Units Closed
2, 3 and 4-Bedroom Closed

Hazleton Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.

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Housing Auth of the County of Northumberland

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Housing Auth of the County of Northumberland Open Until Further Notice

Housing Auth of the County of Northumberland is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Housing Authority of Indiana County

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Housing Authority of Indiana County Open Until Further Notice

Housing Authority of Indiana County is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Housing Authority of Luzerne County

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Housing Authority of Luzerne County Open Until Further Notice

Housing Authority of Luzerne County is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Housing Authority of Monroe County

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Housing Authority of Monroe County Open Until Further Notice

Housing Authority of Monroe County is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Housing Authority of the City of Corry

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Housing Authority of the City of Corry Open Until Further Notice

Housing Authority of the City of Corry is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Housing Authority of the City of Erie

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Housing Authority of the City of Erie Open Until Further Notice

Housing Authority of the City of Erie is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Housing Authority of the City of Franklin

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Housing Authority of the City of Franklin Open Until Further Notice

Housing Authority of the City of Franklin is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Housing Authority of the City of Meadville

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Housing Authority of the City of Meadville Open Until Further Notice

Housing Authority of the City of Meadville is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh

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Millione's Manor Apartments, 1-Bedroom, Closed
Allegheny Union Baptist Association, 1 and 2-Bedroom, Closed
Miller Street Apartments, 1 and 2-Bedroom, Closed
Crawford Square Apartments, 1, 2, and 3-Bedroom, Closed
East Liberty Place South, 1 and 2-Bedroom, Closed
View all 22 Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh Waiting Lists.

Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh is accepting applications for 4 waiting lists now.

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Housing Authority of the City of York

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York Family Residences Closed
George Street Commons Closed
Homes at Thackston Park 2, 3, and 4-Bedroom Closed
New Freedom Apartments Closed
Homes at Thackston Park 1 and 5-Bedroom Open Until Further Notice
View all 7 Housing Authority of the City of York Waiting Lists.

Housing Authority of the City of York is accepting applications for 3 waiting lists now.

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Housing Authority of the County of Armstrong

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Housing Authority of the County of Armstrong Open Until Further Notice

Housing Authority of the County of Armstrong is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Housing Authority of the County of Beaver

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Housing Authority of the County of Beaver Open Until Further Notice

Housing Authority of the County of Beaver is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Housing Authority of the County of Bedford

Housing Authority of the County of Bedford serves Pennsylvania.

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Housing Authority of the County of Butler

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Housing Authority of the County of Butler Open Until Further Notice
Franklin Court Apartments Open Until Further Notice

Housing Authority of the County of Butler is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Housing Authority of the County of Chester

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Housing Authority of the County of Chester Closed
Housing Authority of the County of Chester Open Until Further Notice

Housing Authority of the County of Chester is accepting applications for a waiting list now.

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Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin

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Northern Dauphin, 3 and 4-Bedroom Closed
Near Elderly and Open Until Further Notice

Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin is accepting applications for a waiting list now.

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Housing Authority of the County of Elk

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Housing Authority of the County of Elk Open Until Further Notice

Housing Authority of the County of Elk is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Housing Authority of the County of Erie

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Marvin J Schick, Corry Elderly, Corry Family, Gerald S. Salisbury and College View Manor Open Until Further Notice
Barnett Building Open Until Further Notice

Housing Authority of the County of Erie is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Housing Authority of the County of Jefferson

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Housing Authority of the County of Jefferson Open Until Further Notice

Housing Authority of the County of Jefferson is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Housing Authority of the County of Lackawanna

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Jessup Closed
Closed

Housing Authority of the County of Lackawanna is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.

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Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence

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Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence Open Until Further Notice

Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Housing Authority of the County of Union

Housing Authority of the County of Union serves Pennsylvania.

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Housing Authority of the County of Warren

Housing Authority of the County of Warren serves Pennsylvania.

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Huntingdon County Housing Authority

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Huntingdon County Housing Authority Open Until Further Notice

Huntingdon County Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Johnstown Housing Authority

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Johnstown Housing Authority Open Until Further Notice

Johnstown Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Lancaster City Housing Authority

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Studio and 1-Bedroom Closed
5-Bedroom Closed

Lancaster City Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.

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Lancaster County Housing Authority

Lancaster County Housing Authority serves Pennsylvania.

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Lebanon County Housing Authority

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Lebanon County Housing Authority Open Until Further Notice

Lebanon County Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Lehigh County Housing Authority

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Lehigh County Housing Authority Open Until Further Notice

Lehigh County Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Lycoming Housing Authority

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Lycoming Housing Authority Open Until Further Notice
Lycoming Housing Authority Open Until Further Notice

Lycoming Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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McKean County Redevelopment and Housing Authority

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McKean County Redevelopment and Housing Authority Open Until Further Notice

McKean County Redevelopment and Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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McKeesport Housing Authority

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McKeesport Housing Authority Open Until Further Notice

McKeesport Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Mercer County Housing Authority

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Mercer County Housing Authority Open Until Further Notice
Lavigne Manor Elderly Open Until Further Notice

Mercer County Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Mifflin County Housing Authority

Mifflin County Housing Authority serves Pennsylvania.

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Montgomery County Housing Authority

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Bright Hope Community, Crest Manor, North Hills Manor, General Occupancy Open Until Further Notice
Robert P. Smith Towers, Marshall W. Lee Towers, Sidney Pollock House, and Golden Age Manor Open Until Further Notice

Montgomery County Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Northampton County Housing Authority

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Goepp Street Apartments, Low Income Housing Tax Credit Open Until Further Notice

Northampton County Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Oil City Housing Authority

Oil City Housing Authority serves Pennsylvania.

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Philadelphia Housing Authority

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Philadelphia Housing Authority Closed

Philadelphia Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.

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Pottsville Housing Authority

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Pottsville Housing Authority Open Until Further Notice

Pottsville Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Reading Housing Authority

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Glenside and Oakbrook Homes Closed
Rhodes, Eisenhower, Hubert Apartments, Kennedy, Franklin Towers and Hensler Homes Closed
Rhodes, Eisenhower, Hubert Apartments, Kennedy, Franklin Towers and Hensler Homes Closed

Reading Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.

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Schuylkill County Housing Authority

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Schuylkill County Housing Authority Open Until Further Notice

Schuylkill County Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Scranton Housing Authority

Scranton Housing Authority serves Pennsylvania.

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Snyder County Housing Authority

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Shade View Apartments, 1, 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom Open Until Further Notice
Snyder County Housing Authority Open Until Further Notice

Snyder County Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Somerset County Housing Authority

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Somerset County Housing Authority Open Until Further Notice

Somerset County Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Sullivan County Housing Authority

Sullivan County Housing Authority serves Pennsylvania.

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Sunbury Housing Authority

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Sunbury Housing Authority Open Until Further Notice

Sunbury Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Susquehanna County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

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Susquehanna County Housing and Redevelopment Authority Open Until Further Notice

Susquehanna County Housing and Redevelopment Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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The Housing Auth of the City of Nanticoke

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The Housing Auth of the City of Nanticoke Open Until Further Notice

The Housing Auth of the City of Nanticoke is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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The Housing Authority of Montour County

The Housing Authority of Montour County serves Pennsylvania.

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The Wyoming County Housing and Redevelopment Authorities

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The Wyoming County Housing and Redevelopment Authorities Open Until Further Notice

The Wyoming County Housing and Redevelopment Authorities is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Tioga County Housing Authority

Tioga County Housing Authority serves Pennsylvania.

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Titusville Housing Authority

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Titusville Housing Authority Open Until Further Notice

Titusville Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Venango County Housing Authority

Venango County Housing Authority serves Pennsylvania.

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Washington County Housing Authority

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Washington County Housing Authority Open Until Further Notice

Washington County Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Wayne County Housing Authority

Wayne County Housing Authority serves Pennsylvania.

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Westmoreland County Housing Authority

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Westmoreland County Housing Authority Open Until Further Notice

Westmoreland County Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Wilkes-Barre Housing Authority

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Wilkes-Barre Housing Authority Open Until Further Notice

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Are Public Housing Waiting Lists Open in Pennsylvania?

As of November 11, 2024, AHO is tracking 9 Public Housing waiting lists open right now.

AHO encourages you to apply continuously to open waiting lists as soon as possible. These waiting lists may close without sufficient notice.

How many Public Housing waiting lists were open in Pennsylvania in the last few years?

During the last three years, there were 141 Public Housing waiting lists open for at least a day in Pennsylvania.

How long were Public Housing waiting lists kept open in Pennsylvania in the last few years?

Public Housing waiting lists in Pennsylvania were kept open an average of 793 days over the last three years.

Many waiting lists were kept open only a short time. In the last three years, 9.9% were open seven days or less and 2.1% were open for only one day (or a few hours) . This means that it is important for low-income renters to apply right away when they find an open waiting list.

How hard is it to get a Public Housing unit if I don't currently live in the area the housing authority serves?

Some housing authorities have a preference for local residents in their waiting list placement. If you live outside the area you can get on the waiting list, but you will likely wait a long time before a unit becomes available, if at all.

Over the last three years, 33.3% of Public Housing waiting lists in Pennsylvania that opened had a preference for local residents.

To what extent do housing authorities in Pennsylvania increase access with online applications?

Online applications make it easier for low-income renters to apply for open waiting lists, especially when applying to different communities or when waiting lists are only kept open a short time.

Online applications were used for 53.9% of waiting list applications in in Pennsylvania over the last three years.

How fair is waiting list placement in Pennsylvania?

Random lotteries were used by 4.3% of housing authorities in Pennsylvania to place applicants on their waiting lists over the last three years.

Applicants placed at the bottom of a waiting list may wait up to two or three years before being offered a voucher. Placing applicants on a waiting list using a random lottery gives everyone a fair chance to be near the top of the list.

Many housing authorities place applicants according to the date and time of their submission. Applicants who apply later will have a long wait for assistance, which is especially unfair in cases where waiting lists are kept open just few days or less.

How long do households spend on a Public Housing waiting list in Pennsylvania before being offered a unit?

Households spend an average of 16 months on a waiting list before a unit becomes available for them in Pennsylvania.

Who is served by Public Housing programs offered through housing authorities in Pennsylvania?

Public Housing households served by housing authorities in Pennsylvania include:

  • 40% headed by seniors
  • 28% with a person with a disability
  • 31% with children
  • 24% where the majority of household income comes from wages earned

What is the income level of households served by Public Housing programs offered through housing authorities in Pennsylvania?

Public housing is limited to low-income families and individuals, with "low-income" usually defined as income at or below 80% of the median income (80% AMI) for the county or metropolitan area in which the Public Housing units are located. However, most housing authority Public Housing programs serve households with much lower incomes.

A 50% AMI household is considered very low-income (VLI) and a 30% AMI household is considered extremely low-income (ELI). ELI households are a subset of the VLI households served by a housing authority.

In Public Housing programs of housing authorities in Pennsylvania, VLI households make up 91% of voucher-holding households.

ELI households make up 73% of voucher-holding households.

What is a low-income apartment?

A low-income apartment has a federal, state, or local government housing program that makes rent affordable for those who are in need of housing assistance.

These apartments may have rental assistance that allows tenants to pay a portion of their income for rent, or pay a fixed rent amount that is affordable to renters.

Are there different types of housing assistance for low-income apartments?

Yes, there are many different types of housing assistance programs for low-income apartments. Some housing programs, such as Public Housing, allow tenants to pay a portion of their income for rent. Others, like the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, provide fixed rents that are affordable to many renters.

The most common housing programs for low-income apartments include:

  • Public Housing
  • Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance
  • Section 8 Project-Based Voucher
  • RAD Project-Based Voucher
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing For The Elderly
  • Section 811 Supportive Housing For Persons With Disabilities
  • Section 515 Rural Rental Housing
  • Section 521 USDA Rental Assistance

Why is there a waiting list for low-income apartments?

There is a higher demand for low-income apartments than available units, so housing agencies have waiting lists. Building a waiting list allows the agency to quickly fill units that are no longer being occupied.

Who can apply for a low-income apartment waiting list?

To apply for a low-income apartment waiting list, the head of the household must be at least 18 years old and a U.S. citizen or an eligible immigrant. If the head of household cannot submit an application, another person can submit one on their behalf.

There are many qualifications to get a low-income apartment, including income, housing, and criminal history. But those requirements do not prevent a person from applying for an open waiting list.

What is needed to apply for a low-income apartment waiting list?

To apply for a low-income apartment waiting list, renters must usually provide their first and last name, date of birth, Social Security Number or Alien ID, and the total gross income of all household members (with exceptions).

Applications may ask for additional information, including housing history, criminal history, proof of income, and preference verification. Applicants may also be asked for demographic information, like gender, disability status, or race and ethnicity.

When can I apply for a low-income apartment?

Applications for a low-income apartment can only be submitted when the housing agency opens the waiting list.

Waiting lists in many areas are kept open indefinitely, but there are also apartments with waiting lists that are only open for certain periods. Depending on the area, if a waiting list is closed, it may not reopen for many months or years.

How do I apply for a low-income apartment waiting list?

When a low-income apartment waiting list is open, there can be a number of different ways to submit an application. In most cases, applications are available online, in person, by mail, or a variety of these options.

Contact the agency that manages the apartment to find out how to submit an application.

Where can I apply for a low-income apartment waiting list?

Renters can apply to most open low-income apartment waiting lists in the country. You do not have to live in the area to apply to most waiting lists, but there are some with restrictions. There are also some apartments with a housing program that is restricted for certain populations. If the apartment or waiting list is restricted, it means that the housing agency is targeting a specific demographic (such as elderly applicants), and documentation or a reference may be required to apply.

However, even if a waiting list is available to the general public, applicants who do not live in the area should check if there are preferences. Preferences give qualified applicants priority placement on the waiting list. And one of the most common preferences is for local residents. This means that non-local applicants may have a very long wait for a voucher, or may not get a voucher at all because of the local demand.

Can I apply for multiple low-income apartment waiting lists?

Yes, renters can apply for multiple low-income apartment waiting lists. There is no limit to how many waiting lists a household may be on.

But, it's usually not allowed to submit multiple applications for the same waiting list. If more than one application is submitted for the same waiting list, the household risks getting disqualified.

Is there an application fee for low-income apartment waiting lists?

Unlike Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, there are many low-income apartment waiting lists that charge a fee to apply. This depends on type of housing assistance for the apartment.

It is against HUD policy for a housing authority to charge an application fee for Public Housing or Section 8 apartments (including Project Based rental Assistance and Project Based Vouchers). If anyone is charging a fee for an application to these apartment types, they are either violating federal law, or a scammer.

But there may be an application fee for apartments with other housing programs.

How long is a waiting list for a low-income apartment?

After being placed on a low-income apartment waiting list, the wait may be anywhere between weeks, months, or even years.

There is no typical wait time for an apartment, but waiting lists are usually shorter than those for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher. The amount of time spent on a waiting list depends on many factors, including how many preferences are met, and the location of rental assistance. An applicant in one area of the country may wait for months, while someone in another area is awaiting for years.

Is there any way to get priority placement on a low-income apartment waiting list?

Yes, many housing agencies use preferences to give a priority to applicants who are part of groups in the area that are in great need of assistance.

Common preference categories for low-income apartment waiting lists include seniors, persons with disabilities, and those who live and work locally. Applicants who qualify for preferences will have a shorter wait time than those who don't.

How can I get more information about a low-income apartment waiting list?

The easiest way to get more information about many low-income apartment waiting lists is to contact the property manager directly. Most managers can be reached by phone, email, or both methods of communication.

Many housing agencies have websites, but not all sites have in-depth details about their apartments. So, contacting the agency directly is usually the most effective way to find out if a waiting list is open, how to apply, and other important apartment requirements.

How does a waiting list for low-income apartments work?

Renters must first submit an application to a housing agency with an open waiting list for a low-income apartment. If a apartment's waiting list is not currently open, applications cannot be submitted.

After applying and getting qualified for the waiting list, the household will be added to the list. Waiting lists that are open indefinitely are almost always sorted by date and time the application is received. If the waiting list for a low-income apartment is only open for a specific period of time, it may be sorted by either random lottery, or date and time.

If the household is selected for the waiting list, the housing agency will send confirmation. Be aware that some waiting lists have preferences (such as elderly or local applicants), and qualified households are given priority placement over others.

After getting placed on a waiting list, prepare to wait for some time. Waiting lists for low-income apartments are usually shorter than those for the Section 8 HCV program, but applicants may still wait weeks, months, or years, depending on the area.

Once the household reaches the top of the waiting list, an eligibility interview will be held to make sure that everyone is qualified. If the household does not meet the qualifications, they can continue applying to other open waiting lists for a chance to get a low-income apartment.

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