Lackawanna County, PennsylvaniaSection 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental housing assistance in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania

The Housing Authority of the County of Lackawanna (HACL) will accept Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from August 1, 2024, until August 16, 2024. This is the first time the waiting list has been open since it closed in April, 2023

Preferences

This waiting list has the following preferences:

• Victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking or is seeking an emergency transfer under VAWA from HACL’s public housing program will be equal to five (5) points. The applicant must certify that the abuser will not reside with the applicant unless HACL gives prior written approval

• Reside or work in Lackawanna County (excluding the City of Carbondale or City of Scranton) will be equal to three (3) points

• Reside or work in the City of Carbondale or City of Scranton will be equal to two (2) point

• Veterans, elderly, and disabled families will be equal to one (1) point for each preference

Selection Process

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences

Application Method

There are two ways to apply while the waitlist is open:

1. Pick up an application from the HACL main office, located at 2019 W. Pine Street, Dunmore, PA. 18512

2. Print the paper application that will be available on the HACL website

Once the paper application is completed, it must be: mailed to the HACL, address mentioned above

For more information, visit the HACL website

Sources: This information was verified by the HACL on July 23, 2024