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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Scranton, PA

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Lackawanna 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 2024 in Scranton, PA.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Lackawanna County, PA$83,000Very Low Income (50%)$29,050$33,200$37,350$41,500$44,850
Extremely Low Income (30%)$17,450$20,440$25,820$31,200$36,580
Low Income (80%) $46,500$53,150$59,800$66,400$71,750

Lackawanna County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Lackawanna 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 Lackawanna 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.

Public Housing Eligibility

To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.

Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.

Lackawanna County Housing Authority

2019 W Pine Street
Dunmore, PA - 18512
Lackawanna County
Website: http://www.hacl.org
Phone Number: (570)342-7629

Carbondale Housing Authority

2 John Street
Carbondale, PA - 18407
Lackawanna County
Website: http://pahra.org/carbondale-housing-authority/
Phone Number: (570) 282-0280

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

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Scranton, 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.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

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 Scranton, PA Lackawanna County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$730Estimated $219.00 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$854Estimated $256.20 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1039Estimated $311.70 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1343Estimated $402.90 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Scranton, 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.

Delaware Tower Apartments

100 Smallacombe Dr
Scranton, PA - 18508
Total Apartment Units: 107

Keystone Place Apartments


Scranton, PA - 18505
Total Apartment Units: 80

Hotel Jermyn Apartments

326 Spruce St
Scranton, PA - 18503
Total Apartment Units: 85
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 85
1 Bedroom apartments 55
2 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 1996
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Goodwill Neighborhood Residen

600 Beech St
Scranton, PA - 18505
Total Apartment Units: 36
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 36
1 Bedroom apartments 26
2 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 1997
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Florence Apartments

643 Adams Ave
Scranton, PA - 18510
Total Apartment Units: 30
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 30
1 Bedroom apartments 5
2 Bedroom apartments 22
3 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 1998
Family Apartments: YES

Dunmore Senior Housing

5 Knox Rd
Scranton, PA - 18505
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
1 Bedroom apartments 50
2 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 2002
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Harriet Beecher Stowe

830 Crown Ave
Scranton, PA - 18505
Total Apartment Units: 18
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 18
1 Bedroom apartments 2
2 Bedroom apartments 8
3 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2009
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Skyview Park Apartments

43 Crown Cir Dr
Scranton, PA - 18505
Total Apartment Units: 188
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 188
1 Bedroom apartments 50
2 Bedroom apartments 91
3 Bedroom apartments 47
Years In Service Since: 2009
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Laurel Woods

3009 Azalea Way
Scranton, PA - 18505
Total Apartment Units: 59
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 59
2 Bedroom apartments 32
3 Bedroom apartments 27
Years In Service Since: 2013
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

St Francis Of Assisi Commons

504 Penn Ave
Scranton, PA - 18509
Total Apartment Units: 30
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 30
Years In Service Since: 2014
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Cedar 500

Scattered Sites
Scranton, PA - 18505
Total Apartment Units: 30
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 30
1 Bedroom apartments 14
2 Bedroom apartments 7
3 Bedroom apartments 9
Years In Service Since: 2014
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Goodwill At North

1539 N Main Ave
Scranton, PA - 18508
Total Apartment Units: 58
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 58
1 Bedroom apartments 52
2 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 2015
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Scranton, 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 Lackawanna County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Webster Towers

500 N Webster Ave
Scranton, PA - 18510
Phone: (570) 342-7086
Total Apartment Units: 85
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

United House

501 Pine St
Scranton, PA - 18509
Phone: 570-344-7661
Total Apartment Units: 90
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Skyview Park

43 Crown Circle
Scranton, PA - 18509
Phone: 570-346-7323
Total Apartment Units: 188
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Scranton Townhouse Apartments

Community Bldg/rental Office
Scranton, PA - 18508
Phone: (570) 346-8867
Total Apartment Units: 159
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Keystone Place

101 Smallcombe Dr
Scranton, PA - 18508
Phone: 570-342-5090
Total Apartment Units: 82
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously 202/81

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.

Mulberry Tower

499 Mulberry St
Scranton, PA - 18503
Phone: 570-348-1771
Total Apartment Units: 206
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Lutherwood

1 Lake Scranton Rd
Scranton, PA - 18505
Phone: 570-346-3009
Total Apartment Units: 125
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Geneva House

323 Adams Ave
Scranton, PA - 18503
Phone: 570-347-4885
Total Apartment Units: 64
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Finch Towers

424 N Wyoming Ave
Scranton, PA - 18503
Phone: 570-342-6606
Total Apartment Units: 48
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Cabrini

113 N. Cabrini Ave
Scranton, PA - 18504
Phone: 570-343-8430
Total Apartment Units: 16
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously 202/81

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.

Delaware Tower

100 Smallacombe Dr
Scranton, PA - 18508
Phone: (570) 348-1366
Total Apartment Units: 121
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing


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.