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Harrisburg Housing Authority
Harrisburg Housing Authority is based in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA and administers 1,520 Section 8 vouchers and 1,750 public housing units.
HUD PHA code PA008. Program type: Combined. Households served: 2,606. Occupancy: 86%. ZIP codes served: 31.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17005 | $1,040 | $1,140 | $1,420 | $1,830 | $1,870 |
| 17017 | $730 | $890 | $1,010 | $1,330 | $1,410 |
| 17018 | $1,010 | $1,120 | $1,390 | $1,790 | $1,830 |
| 17020 | $870 | $960 | $1,190 | $1,530 | $1,560 |
| 17022 | $1,130 | $1,230 | $1,530 | $1,940 | $2,000 |
| 17023 | $820 | $910 | $1,130 | $1,450 | $1,490 |
| 17028 | $1,080 | $1,180 | $1,470 | $1,900 | $1,970 |
| 17030 | $740 | $820 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,340 |
| 17032 | $820 | $900 | $1,120 | $1,440 | $1,470 |
| 17033 | $1,250 | $1,370 | $1,710 | $2,200 | $2,250 |
| 17034 | $1,020 | $1,130 | $1,400 | $1,800 | $1,840 |
| 17036 | $1,390 | $1,530 | $1,900 | $2,440 | $2,500 |
| 17048 | $830 | $960 | $1,170 | $1,510 | $1,550 |
| 17057 | $1,130 | $1,250 | $1,550 | $1,990 | $2,040 |
| 17061 | $820 | $900 | $1,120 | $1,440 | $1,470 |
| 17078 | $1,130 | $1,220 | $1,540 | $1,980 | $2,140 |
| 17080 | $760 | $900 | $1,050 | $1,370 | $1,440 |
| 17097 | $1,260 | $1,380 | $1,720 | $2,210 | $2,260 |
| 17098 | $880 | $970 | $1,210 | $1,560 | $1,590 |
| 17101 | $1,020 | $1,130 | $1,400 | $1,800 | $1,840 |
| 17102 | $1,100 | $1,210 | $1,510 | $1,940 | $1,980 |
| 17103 | $970 | $1,070 | $1,330 | $1,710 | $1,750 |
| 17104 | $1,000 | $1,100 | $1,370 | $1,760 | $1,800 |
| 17109 | $1,230 | $1,350 | $1,680 | $2,160 | $2,210 |
| 17110 | $1,350 | $1,490 | $1,850 | $2,380 | $2,430 |
| 17111 | $1,300 | $1,430 | $1,780 | $2,290 | $2,340 |
| 17112 | $1,370 | $1,510 | $1,880 | $2,420 | $2,470 |
| 17113 | $1,160 | $1,280 | $1,590 | $2,040 | $2,090 |
| 17120 | $1,170 | $1,290 | $1,610 | $2,070 | $2,120 |
| 17978 | $830 | $910 | $1,150 | $1,480 | $1,520 |
| 17980 | $730 | $800 | $1,040 | $1,350 | $1,400 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Harrisburg Housing Authority
351 Chestnut St, Harrisburg, PA 17101
Phone: (717) 232-6781
Official website: harrisburghousing.org
Email updates
About Harrisburg Housing Authority
Overview
The Harrisburg Housing Authority operates 1,750 public housing units and administers 1,520 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 2,606 households. With an occupancy rate of 86%, the authority offers a combined program, providing both rental assistance and affordable housing options to residents of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Scale and standing
The Harrisburg Housing Authority ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the Harrisburg area. It stands at 14th in the state by the number of Section 8 vouchers, out of 83 authorities statewide. Its peer, the Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin, administers 1,201 Section 8 vouchers, illustrating the significant role Harrisburg plays in providing housing assistance within the region.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,040 to $1,790, with an average of $1,343. This is slightly below the state average of $1,363. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 17036 at $1,790, while the lowest is in ZIP code 17080 at $1,040.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Housing Authority of the County of DauphinSteelton, PA, 1,201 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.