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Housing Authority of the County of Lycoming
Housing Authority of the County of Lycoming is based in Williamsport, Lycoming County, PA and administers 685 Section 8 vouchers and 463 public housing units.
HUD PHA code PA021. Program type: Combined. Households served: 924. Occupancy: 80%. ZIP codes served: 30.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-07-01.
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $865 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,045 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,255 |
| 3 bedroom | $1,665 |
| 4 bedroom | $1,824 |
| 5 bedroom | $2,098 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Row House/Townhouse), effective 2026-06-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity (L&A) (Electric) | n/a | $50 | $57 | $65 | $73 |
| Natural Gas (H, WH) (Natural Gas) | n/a | $47 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Totals | n/a | $104 | $124 | $135 | $148 |
| Natural Gas (H, WH, C) (Natural Gas) | n/a | $54 | $67 | $70 | $75 |
| Water (gallons per month) | $1,405 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Natural Gas (ccfs) S(WH, C) (Natural Gas) | n/a | $15 | $19 | $21 | $23 |
| Natural Gas (ccfs) W(WH, C, H) (Natural Gas) | n/a | $35 | $42 | $50 | $56 |
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Latest from Housing Authority of the County of Lycoming
- What is HUD’s Section 3 Program?The announcement explains HUD's Section 3 Program, which aims to help low-income individuals benefit from housing investments in their neighborhoods.
- Lease & Utility UpdatesThe Housing Authority is seeking public comment on proposed lease amendments required by HUD for both residential and non-public housing agreements.
- Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA) ChangesThe Housing Authority of the County of Lycoming is implementing new federal HOTMA rules that change how income, assets, and deductions are reviewed during annual and interim recertifications for public housing and HCV programs.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16930 | $760 | $900 | $1,090 | $1,430 | $1,570 |
| 16938 | $750 | $900 | $1,080 | $1,430 | $1,570 |
| 17701 | $880 | $1,040 | $1,260 | $1,680 | $1,860 |
| 17702 | $910 | $1,070 | $1,300 | $1,730 | $1,910 |
| 17720 | $750 | $900 | $1,080 | $1,430 | $1,570 |
| 17723 | $850 | $1,010 | $1,220 | $1,630 | $1,800 |
| 17724 | $770 | $900 | $1,080 | $1,430 | $1,570 |
| 17727 | $850 | $1,010 | $1,220 | $1,630 | $1,800 |
| 17728 | $750 | $900 | $1,080 | $1,430 | $1,580 |
| 17737 | $800 | $950 | $1,150 | $1,530 | $1,690 |
| 17739 | $850 | $1,010 | $1,220 | $1,630 | $1,800 |
| 17740 | $770 | $900 | $1,090 | $1,450 | $1,640 |
| 17742 | $890 | $1,050 | $1,270 | $1,700 | $1,870 |
| 17744 | $860 | $1,020 | $1,240 | $1,650 | $1,830 |
| 17745 | $780 | $900 | $1,080 | $1,430 | $1,680 |
| 17752 | $930 | $1,110 | $1,340 | $1,790 | $1,970 |
| 17754 | $880 | $1,050 | $1,270 | $1,690 | $1,870 |
| 17756 | $890 | $1,060 | $1,280 | $1,700 | $1,870 |
| 17758 | $1,050 | $1,130 | $1,440 | $1,930 | $2,330 |
| 17762 | $780 | $940 | $1,130 | $1,500 | $1,640 |
| 17763 | $930 | $1,110 | $1,340 | $1,790 | $1,970 |
| 17765 | $790 | $900 | $1,120 | $1,460 | $1,570 |
| 17769 | $850 | $1,010 | $1,220 | $1,630 | $1,800 |
| 17771 | $810 | $970 | $1,170 | $1,560 | $1,720 |
| 17774 | $900 | $1,060 | $1,290 | $1,720 | $1,900 |
| 17776 | $770 | $900 | $1,080 | $1,430 | $1,590 |
| 17810 | $850 | $1,020 | $1,190 | $1,600 | $1,840 |
| 17814 | $830 | $960 | $1,180 | $1,470 | $1,660 |
| 17846 | $750 | $900 | $1,080 | $1,430 | $1,570 |
| 18619 | $850 | $960 | $1,190 | $1,600 | $1,850 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the County of Lycoming
1941 Lincoln Dr, Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: (570) 323-3755
Official website: lycominghousing.org
Email updates
About Housing Authority of the County of Lycoming
Overview
The Housing Authority of the County of Lycoming operates 463 public housing units and administers 685 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 924 households. With an occupancy rate of 80%, the authority runs a combined program, offering both public housing and voucher assistance to residents in need.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of the County of Lycoming ranks 35th in the state of Pennsylvania by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 83 authorities. This places it in the middle tier of voucher providers in the state, reflecting its significant role in providing housing assistance to the local community.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $1,020 to $1,360, with an average of $1,166. This is below the state average of $1,363. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is in ZIP code 17758 at $1,360, while the lowest is in ZIP code 17724 at $1,020.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
- Williamsport, PA
- Allenwood, PA
- Benton, PA
- Canton, PA
- Cogan Station, PA
- Hillsgrove, PA
- Hughesville, PA
- Jersey mills, PA
- Jersey Shore, PA
- Lairdsville, PA
- Liberty, PA
- Linden, PA
- Lock Haven, PA
- Millville, PA
- Montgomery, PA
- Montoursville, PA
- Morris, PA
- Muncy, PA
- Muncy Valley, PA
- Picture rocks, PA
- Ralston, PA
- Roaring Branch, PA
- Trout Run, PA
- Unityville, PA
- Waterville, PA
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.