Lancaster City Housing Authority - Section 8
325 Church Street, Lancaster, PA 17602
Eligibility
Hours
Voice
Application process
Applications will be accepted online only; Applicants may use devices where internet is available but must have a valid email to apply.
Fees
Tenants pay a percentage of their income for rent and utilities
Service area
Lancaster, PA
Description
A federally-funded rental assistance program where applicants who receive vouchers from the City Housing Authority must find a privately owned dwelling in the city whose owner is willing to participate in the program. The individual/family pays a certain percentage of their income for rent and utilities. The Authority pays the balance directly to the property owner. Units are inspected once a year. Programs within Section 8: - Family Self-sufficiency Program provides case management that assists families in becoming self-sufficient and can aid in the transition from welfare to work. It is a voluntary program.
Providing organization
Lancaster City Housing Authority
Provides affordable housing to eligible single persons, couples and families in Lancaster City. This housing is provided through the Conventional Public Housing Program and the various Section 8 Assisted Housing programs.