Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the County of Lackawanna (HACL) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is opening soon

The HACL will accept applications for this waiting list from February 1, 2023, until further notice

There are two ways to apply during the opening period:

1. Pick up an application from the HACL main office, located at 2019 W. Pine Street, Dunmore, PA. 18512, OR
2. Print the paper application that will be available here

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

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

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

For more information, visit the HACL website

Sources: This information was verified by the HACL notice on January 24, 2023

Service Area

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

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (570) 342-7629.