Schuylkill County Housing Authority

Waiting Lists

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Open: Schuylkill County Housing Authority Section 8 Voucher

The Schuylkill County Housing Authority (SCHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently open. This waiting list opened on April 1, 2014 and is open indefinitely.

There are two ways to apply
 

  1. Complete a pre-application at the SCHA office, located at 245 Parkway, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972, from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm, Monday-Thursday.
  2. Call (570) 385-3400 to schedule an appointment at various SCHA properties.

The following documents are required when submitting the pre-application: Proof of income, birth certificates, and Social Security Cards of all members of the household.
 

It is not known how qualified applicants are placed on the waiting list. We have contacted the SCHA office for clarification, and will update this page when more information becomes available. In the meantime, please contact the SCHA for more information.

For more information, visit the SCHA website, or call the office at (570) 385-3400.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via 245 Parkway Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972.

Next Steps

Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Open: Schuylkill County Housing Authority Public Housing

The Schuylkill County Housing Authority is currently accepting public housing waiting list applications for families and senior/disabled individuals.This housing authority offers four public housing communities with 609 units for families and senior/disabled individuals.To apply for public housing, you must visit the housing authority to apply in person, located at 245 Parkway, Schuylkill Haven, PA, during normal office hours Monday-Thursday. Be sure to bring these documents with you when applying: proof of all income, birth certificates, social security cards, and photo IDs for all adult household members.No preferences were noted.More information can be found by visiting the housing authority website at http://www.schcoha.org/apply.html, or by calling 570-385-3400 between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:00 pm Monday-Friday.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (570)385-3400.

Next Steps

Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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About Schuylkill County Housing Authority

245 Parkway, Schuylkill Haven, PA | Visit Website | (570) 385-3400

Schuylkill County Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 1,240 low and moderate income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Public Housing programs..

Housing Authority Jurisdiction

Low-income housing managed by Schuylkill County Housing Authority is located in Schuylkill County, PA.

Households with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher managed by this housing authority must rent within its jurisdiction.