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Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin
Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin is based in Steelton, Dauphin County, PA and administers 1,201 Section 8 vouchers and 772 public housing units.
HUD PHA code PA035. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,596. Occupancy: 82%. ZIP codes served: 31.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Apartment Walk-Up High Rise), effective 2024-07-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Space Heating (Natural Gas) | $16 | $18 | $20 | $22 | $25 |
| Space Heating (Bottle Gas) | $51 | $57 | $65 | $70 | $78 |
| Space Heating (Electric) | $23 | $37 | $51 | $65 | $79 |
| Space Heating (Fuel Oil) | $44 | $52 | $55 | $63 | $70 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $4 | $5 | $7 | $7 | $9 |
| Cooking (Bottle Gas) | $11 | $14 | $22 | $24 | $30 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $4 | $6 | $7 | $9 | $11 |
| Other Electric | $25 | $37 | $49 | $62 | $74 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $7 | $9 | $13 | $17 | $20 |
| Water Heating (Bottle Gas) | $22 | $30 | $41 | $54 | $62 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $17 | $27 | $37 | $46 | $56 |
| Water Heating (Fuel Oil) | $18 | $30 | $41 | $52 | $63 |
| Range/Microwave | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 |
| Refrigerator | $13 | $13 | $13 | $13 | $13 |
| Customer Charges (UGI) | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 |
| Customer Charges (PPL) | $16 | $16 | $16 | $16 | $16 |
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
Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin
501 Mohn St, Steelton, PA 17113
Phone: (717) 939-9301
Official website: dauphinhousing.org
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About Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin
Overview
The Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin operates 772 public housing units and administers 1,201 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,596 households. With an occupancy rate of 82%, the authority offers a combined program that supports both public housing and voucher assistance.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin ranks second among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in terms of Section 8 vouchers. Its peer, the Harrisburg Housing Authority, administers 1,520 vouchers. On a broader scale, it holds the 17th position in the state among 83 authorities that provide Section 8 vouchers.
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.
- Harrisburg Housing AuthorityHarrisburg, PA, 1,520 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.