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The Housing Auth of the County of Mifflin
The Housing Auth of the County of Mifflin is based in Lewistown, Mifflin County, PA and administers 221 Section 8 vouchers and 279 public housing units.
HUD PHA code PA041. Program type: Combined. Households served: 417. Occupancy: 83%. ZIP codes served: 14.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Opening soon | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Opening soon | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Latest from The Housing Auth of the County of Mifflin
- Scattered Site WaitlistThe Mifflin County Housing Authority will close its waiting list for scattered site public housing on July 27, 2026.
- Pest Control RequestPublic housing tenants can submit pest control requests through an online link provided by the Mifflin County Housing Authority.
- HCV/ Section 8 WaitlistThe Mifflin County Housing Authority will open its Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) waiting list on August 10, 2026, at 8:00 AM.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17002 | $820 | $830 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,470 |
| 17004 | $820 | $830 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,340 |
| 17009 | $820 | $830 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,340 |
| 17029 | $820 | $830 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,340 |
| 17044 | $820 | $830 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,340 |
| 17051 | $870 | $870 | $1,070 | $1,400 | $1,470 |
| 17054 | $1,000 | $1,010 | $1,240 | $1,620 | $1,630 |
| 17060 | $820 | $890 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,680 |
| 17063 | $820 | $830 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,410 |
| 17066 | $840 | $900 | $1,040 | $1,420 | $1,650 |
| 17075 | $1,040 | $1,040 | $1,280 | $1,680 | $1,680 |
| 17084 | $830 | $840 | $1,030 | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| 17099 | $850 | $860 | $1,050 | $1,370 | $1,380 |
| 17841 | $770 | $830 | $1,020 | $1,320 | $1,520 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
The Housing Auth of the County of Mifflin
141 S Pine Rd, Lewistown, PA 17044
Phone: (717) 248-2624
Official website: mchousing.org
Email updates
About The Housing Auth of the County of Mifflin
Overview
The Housing Auth of the County of Mifflin manages 279 public housing units and administers 221 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 417 households. The authority has an occupancy rate of 83%, and it operates a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance.
Scale and standing
The Housing Auth of the County of Mifflin ranks 69th 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 within the state. Despite its moderate size, the authority plays a significant role in providing housing assistance to the community of Mifflin County.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Mifflin County ranges from $970 to $1170, with an average of $1014. This is below the state average of $1363. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 17075 at $1170, while the lowest is in ZIP code 17004 at $970.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.