Public Housing Waiting List

The Housing Authority of Monroe County (HAMC) waiting list for Public Housing apartments is currently open.

The HAMC is accepting applications for this waiting list as of May, 2015, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, print the application available online here. Select the "Application for Public Housing" link.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

• Working: The head of household or spouse must be legally employed at the time of full application interview. This is verified by third party verification.
• Approved job training program: Any head of household or spouse who is participating in, or enrolled for participation in training, education or employment program funded by HUD, JTPA, or any other Federal State, or Local Organization. Attendance must be verified in writing by the training, education or employment provider.
• Disability/handicapped: Head of household or spouse is disabled/handicapped
• Elderly: Head of household or spouse is 62 years of age and older
• Homeless: If the applicant family lacks a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence. A family who resides at a publicly or privately operated shelter and/or family whose primary nighttime resident is not designed for, or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings. This is verified by a social service agency such as Salvation Army, Women’s Resources of Counselor.
• Victim of domestic violence: “Victim”. A person who is physically or sexually abused by a family or household member. The term shall also include persons who have a significant relation with the victim and who seek advice, counseling, or assistance from a domestic violence counselor or advocate regarding abuse of the victim. This is verified by third party verification from Women’s Resources, Protection from Abuse Order (PFA) and/or Counselor.
• Veteran: A veteran or spouse who has served on Federal Active Duty for a period of more than 180 days (i.e. 181 days, etc.) and was discharged or released from such active duty with other than a dishonorable discharge, or if less than 180 days was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. Verification is required by presenting a copy of the Honorable Discharge or DD214 form.
• Resident: Family lives or works in Monroe County Verification required (i.e. Utility bill/photo ID)
• Non-resident: Family lives outside of Monroe County, Pennsylvania

For more information, visit the MCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified on January 12, 2022.

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (570) 421-7770.