Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Lancaster, PA

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Lancaster County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2023 in Lancaster, PA.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2023Median Family Income2022 Yearly Income Limit2022 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Lancaster County, PA$98,000Very Low Income (50%)$43,000$47,750$51,600$55,400$59,250
Extremely Low Income (30%)$25,800$30,000$35,140$40,280$45,420
Low Income (80%) $68,800$76,400$82,550$88,650$94,750

Lancaster County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Lancaster County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Lancaster County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.

Lancaster City Housing Authority

325 Church Street
Lancaster, PA - 17602
Lancaster County
Website: http://www.lcha.ws/
Phone Number: (717) 397-2835
Fax Number: (717) 392-2346

HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Lancaster, PA

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Lancaster, PA. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Lancaster, PA Lancaster County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$913Estimated $273.90 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$1148Estimated $344.40 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1450Estimated $435.00 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1557Estimated $467.10 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Lancaster, PA

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

134-142 S Queen St

134 S Queen St
Lancaster, PA - 17603
Total Apartment Units: 17
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 17
1 Bedroom apartments 14
2 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 1987
Family Apartments: YES

209-211 W King

209 W King St
Lancaster, PA - 17603
Total Apartment Units: 5
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 5
1 Bedroom apartments 2
2 Bedroom apartments 1
3 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 1987
Family Apartments: YES

Renaissance Row

312 S Queen St
Lancaster, PA - 17603
Total Apartment Units: 5
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 5
1 Bedroom apartments 2
2 Bedroom apartments 1
3 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 1988
Family Apartments: YES

South Queen Street

113 1/2 S Queen St
Lancaster, PA - 17603
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1
4 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1989
Family Apartments: YES

134 Juniata St

134 Juniata St
Lancaster, PA - 17602
Total Apartment Units: 3
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 3
2 Bedroom apartments 2
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1989
Family Apartments: YES

319 Beaver St

319 Beaver St
Lancaster, PA - 17603
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1989
Family Apartments: YES

Prince Street Towers

335 N Prince St
Lancaster, PA - 17603
Total Apartment Units: 201
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 201
1 Bedroom apartments 200
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1989
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

325 Beaver St

325 Beaver St
Lancaster, PA - 17603
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
2 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 1990
Family Apartments: YES

King Theatre Apartments

419 E King St
Lancaster, PA - 17602
Total Apartment Units: 43
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 43
1 Bedroom apartments 29
2 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 1990
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

435 Howard Ave

435 Howard Ave
Lancaster, PA - 17602
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1
4 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1991
Family Apartments: YES

141 S Queen St Apartments

141 S Queen St
Lancaster, PA - 17603
Total Apartment Units: 21
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 21
Years In Service Since: 1993
Family Apartments: YES

Umbrella Works Apartments

250 W King St
Lancaster, PA - 17603
Total Apartment Units: 83
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 83
1 Bedroom apartments 42
2 Bedroom apartments 41
Years In Service Since: 1993
Family Apartments: YES

439 E King Street Partnership

439 E King St
Lancaster, PA - 17602
Total Apartment Units: 26
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 26
1 Bedroom apartments 14
Years In Service Since: 1994
Family Apartments: YES

Queen Street Courtyard


Lancaster, PA - 17699
Total Apartment Units: 17
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 17
1 Bedroom apartments 2
2 Bedroom apartments 8
3 Bedroom apartments 4
4 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 1994
Family Apartments: YES

Bloomfield Apartments


Lancaster, PA - 17699
Total Apartment Units: 66
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 66
2 Bedroom apartments 50
3 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 1995
Family Apartments: YES

East King Street Apartments

301 E King St
Lancaster, PA - 17602
Total Apartment Units: 25
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 25
1 Bedroom apartments 18
2 Bedroom apartments 5
3 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 1995
Family Apartments: YES

Waterford At Sterling Place

701 Sterling Pl
Lancaster, PA - 17603
Total Apartment Units: 200
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 200
1 Bedroom apartments 32
2 Bedroom apartments 64
3 Bedroom apartments 68
4 Bedroom apartments 36
Years In Service Since: 1997
Family Apartments: YES

Apartments At Mulberry Corners

301 W James St
Lancaster, PA - 17603
Total Apartment Units: 25
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 25
1 Bedroom apartments 23
2 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 2000
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

General Cigar Apartments

453 S Lime St
Lancaster, PA - 17602
Total Apartment Units: 30
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 30
1 Bedroom apartments 9
2 Bedroom apartments 18
3 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 2001
Family Apartments: YES

Golden Triangle Apartments

76 Roosevelt Blvd
Lancaster, PA - 17601
Total Apartment Units: 58
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 58
2 Bedroom apartments 43
3 Bedroom apartments 15
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES

Dial Apartments

510 Second St
Lancaster, PA - 17603
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
1 Bedroom apartments 31
2 Bedroom apartments 9
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Country Club Apartments

323 Aaron Ln
Lancaster, PA - 17601
Total Apartment Units: 95
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 95
2 Bedroom apartments 54
3 Bedroom apartments 24
4 Bedroom apartments 17
Years In Service Since: 2009
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Garden Court

520 E End Ave
Lancaster, PA - 17602
Total Apartment Units: 264
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 264
1 Bedroom apartments 45
2 Bedroom apartments 205
3 Bedroom apartments 14
Years In Service Since: 2010
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Park Avenue Apartments

255 Park Ave
Lancaster, PA - 17602
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
1 Bedroom apartments 21
2 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 2010
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Westminster At Long Community

600 E Roseville Rd
Lancaster, PA - 17601
Total Apartment Units: 61
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 61
1 Bedroom apartments 54
2 Bedroom apartments 7
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Brunswick Farms Apartments

Hampden Dr
Lancaster, PA - 17603
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
2 Bedroom apartments 44
3 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2016
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Lancaster, PA

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Lancaster County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Umbrella Works Apartments

250 W King St
Lancaster, PA - 17603
Phone: 717-293-1334
Total Apartment Units: 83
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Plum Tree

530 N. Plum Street
Lancaster, PA - 17602
Phone: 717-396-0889
Total Apartment Units: 15
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Ruoff Tower

315 N Prince St
Lancaster, PA - 17603
Phone: 717-299-1308
Total Apartment Units: 151
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Lancaster House North

335 N Prince St
Lancaster, PA - 17603
Total Apartment Units: 200
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Lancaster Arms Apartments

116 Jennings Drive
Lancaster, PA - 17603
Total Apartment Units: 74
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Lancaster Apartments

240 W Vine St
Lancaster, PA - 17602
Phone: 717-396-0889
Total Apartment Units: 36
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Hillrise Mutual Housing Association

241 Locust St
Lancaster, PA - 17602
Phone: 717-394-3714
Total Apartment Units: 152
Type of Listing: HUD Held

Garden Court Apts

100 S Marshall St
Lancaster, PA - 17602
Phone: 717-299-2291
Total Apartment Units: 264
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Duke Manor Apts

716 Rockland Street
Lancaster, PA - 17602
Phone: 717-397-4847
Total Apartment Units: 80
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in PA?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.