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 Designated Metro Area: Income Limits
| 2024 | Median Family Income | 2024 Yearly Income Limit | 2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income Limits | Category | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| Dauphin County, PA | $97,900 | Very Low Income (50%) | $34,300 | $39,200 | $44,100 | $48,950 | $52,900 |
| Extremely Low Income (30%) | $20,550 | $23,500 | $26,450 | $31,200 | $36,580 | ||
| Low Income (80%) | $54,850 | $62,650 | $70,500 | $78,300 | $84,600 | ||
Explore housing options and assistance programs offered by the Harrisburg Housing Authority (HHA) to serve the community with quality living spaces.
Visit HHA WebsitePhone: 717-232-6781
Address: 351 Chestnut St., Harrisburg, PA 17101
Phone: 717-234-9664
Website: www.harrisburghousing.org
This program offers rental assistance to qualifying applicants, ensuring affordable housing by covering a portion of the rent directly to landlords.
The Section 8 Waiting List is currently closed. Please visit HHA Section 8 Information for updates.
Access forms and resources for Public Housing Program at HHA Public Housing Forms.
HHA manages a variety of housing options, from garden-type apartments to high-rise buildings for the elderly. Explore some of the communities below:
Address: 1300 Community Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17103
Phone: (717) 233-8593
Offering 219 apartments with comprehensive amenities, located near educational and community facilities.
Address: 1260 Oyler Road, Harrisburg, PA 17104
Phone: (717) 234-2036
Featuring 233 modernized apartments, including units for handicapped individuals.
Address: 100 Hall Manor, Harrisburg, PA 17104
Phone: (717) 238-6724
A large community with 540 apartments, close to several on-site and nearby services.
Address: 1300 Community Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17103
Phone: (717) 233-8593
Offering 70 modernized apartments within walking distance to a Boys & Girls Club.
Address: 1300 Community Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17103
Phone: (717) 233-8593
Consists of 80 apartments, recently renovated with modern conveniences.
Address: 1301 N. 6th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102
Phone: (717) 257-5421
Includes 80 houses throughout Harrisburg, offering varied living spaces for tenants.
We have listed all of the housing authorities in Dauphin 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 Dauphin 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.
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.
501 Mohn St
Steelton, PA - 17113
Dauphin County
Website: http://www.dauphinhousing.org/
Phone Number: (717) 939-2108
Fax Number: (717) 939-7947
351 Chestnut Street
Harrisburg, PA - 17101
Dauphin County
Website: http://www.harrisburghousing.org/
Phone Number: (717) 232-6781
| Apartment Size | HUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For Area | LIHTC Maximum Rent | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Apartments | $876 | Estimated $262.80 - utility allowance | |
| One Bedroom Apartments | $1021 | Estimated $306.30 - utility allowance | |
| Two Bedroom Apartments | $1273 | Estimated $381.90 - utility allowance | |
| Three Bedroom Apartments | $1634 | Estimated $490.20 - utility allowance |
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.
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 Dauphin County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.
Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.
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.
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