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Lackawanna County Housing Authority
Lackawanna County Housing Authority is based in Dunmore, Lackawanna County, PA and administers 862 Section 8 vouchers and 1,136 public housing units.
HUD PHA code PA038. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,794. Occupancy: 90%. ZIP codes served: 29.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18403 | $880 | $1,020 | $1,260 | $1,650 | $1,810 |
| 18407 | $860 | $990 | $1,230 | $1,610 | $1,760 |
| 18411 | $1,170 | $1,360 | $1,680 | $2,200 | $2,420 |
| 18414 | $1,160 | $1,350 | $1,660 | $2,170 | $2,390 |
| 18419 | $900 | $1,040 | $1,290 | $1,690 | $1,850 |
| 18420 | $990 | $1,140 | $1,410 | $1,840 | $2,020 |
| 18421 | $780 | $930 | $1,130 | $1,470 | $1,710 |
| 18424 | $980 | $1,110 | $1,380 | $1,780 | $2,040 |
| 18433 | $910 | $1,060 | $1,310 | $1,720 | $1,890 |
| 18434 | $930 | $1,080 | $1,330 | $1,740 | $1,910 |
| 18436 | $970 | $1,120 | $1,330 | $1,710 | $2,140 |
| 18440 | $900 | $1,040 | $1,290 | $1,690 | $1,850 |
| 18444 | $920 | $1,070 | $1,310 | $1,720 | $1,930 |
| 18446 | $820 | $930 | $1,150 | $1,500 | $1,620 |
| 18447 | $960 | $1,120 | $1,380 | $1,810 | $1,990 |
| 18452 | $940 | $1,100 | $1,350 | $1,770 | $1,940 |
| 18471 | $1,160 | $1,350 | $1,670 | $2,180 | $2,400 |
| 18503 | $1,070 | $1,240 | $1,530 | $2,000 | $2,200 |
| 18504 | $950 | $1,100 | $1,360 | $1,780 | $1,960 |
| 18505 | $930 | $1,090 | $1,340 | $1,760 | $1,930 |
| 18507 | $1,090 | $1,270 | $1,570 | $2,060 | $2,260 |
| 18508 | $1,000 | $1,170 | $1,440 | $1,890 | $2,070 |
| 18509 | $960 | $1,120 | $1,380 | $1,810 | $1,990 |
| 18510 | $1,020 | $1,180 | $1,460 | $1,910 | $2,100 |
| 18512 | $880 | $1,020 | $1,260 | $1,650 | $1,810 |
| 18517 | $1,090 | $1,270 | $1,570 | $2,060 | $2,260 |
| 18518 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,240 | $1,620 | $1,780 |
| 18519 | $900 | $1,050 | $1,290 | $1,690 | $1,860 |
| 18641 | $880 | $1,020 | $1,260 | $1,650 | $1,810 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Lackawanna County Housing Authority
2019 W Pine St, Dunmore, PA 18512
Phone: (570) 342-7629
Official website: hacl.org
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About Lackawanna County Housing Authority
Overview
The Lackawanna County Housing Authority operates 1,136 public housing units and administers 862 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,794 households. The authority maintains a 90% occupancy rate and operates a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance.
Scale and standing
The Lackawanna County Housing Authority ranks second among the three authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area, with 862 Section 8 vouchers. Its peers include the Scranton Housing Authority, which has 1,059 vouchers, and the Housing Authority of the City of Carbondale, with 174 vouchers. Statewide, the Lackawanna County Housing Authority holds the 29th position in terms of voucher size among 83 authorities.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,020 to $1,510, with an average of $1,266. This is slightly below the state average of $1,363. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is $1,510 in ZIP code 18471, while the lowest is $1,020 in ZIP code 18421.
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.
- Scranton Housing AuthorityScranton, PA, 1,059 vouchers
- The Housing Auth of the City of CarbondaleCarbondale, PA, 174 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.