Elder Cottage Housing Opportunity (ECHO)
Leases Elder cottages (small, separate, manufactured residences) that are temporarily placed in the side or rear yard of an older adult's friend or family member. Provides safety and autonomy for older adults with easy access to family members who can provide assistance. Resident will pay no more than 30% of their income on rent.
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Physical Address
123 Wyoming Avenue Floor 4, Scranton, PA 18503
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
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Fax
(570) 963-6710
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Application process
Call for additional information or visit website.
Fee
Rental fee
Eligibility
Adults 60 years and older with incomes below 80% of the area median income. Host family must be located in Lackawanna County and agree to other responsibilities.
Service area
Lackawanna, PA
Agency info
Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging
Administers various programs for older adults and the caregivers throughout Lackawanna County. Acts as advocates for the aging and to serve, protect, enable and empower older adults and persons with disabilities through the provision and continuous improvement of home and community based services.