Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

About this 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) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from August 1, 2024, until August 16, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.PreferencesThis waiting list had 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 ProcessSelected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, weighed by order of preferences.Application MethodThere were two ways to apply while the waitlist was open:Pick up an application from the HACL main office.Print the paper application.Once the paper application was completed, it was to be: mailed to the HACL.For more information, visit the HACL website.Sources: This information was verified by the HACL on July 23, 2024.

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