Wilkes-Barre Housing Authority

Waiting Lists

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Open: Wilkes-Barre Housing Authority Public Housing

The Wilkes Barre Housing Authority (WBHA) is currently accepting public housing waiting list applications for families and senior/disabled individuals.The WBHA offers six public housing communities with 856 units for families and senior/disabled individuals.There are two ways to obtain a public housing application:1. Applicants that reside within the county must visit the housing authority to pick up an application, located at 50 Lincoln Plaza, Wilkes Barre, PA, during normal office hours.2. Out of county applicants can request an application be mailed to them by mailing the request to the address listed above.Once the application has been completed, you must hand deliver it to the address listed above. Be sure to bring these documents with you: birth certificates, social security cards, proof of income, and photo IDs for all adult household members. All adult household members must be present at the time of handing in the application.This housing authority does have a preference point system that may improve your spot on the waiting list: veteran, disabled, elderly, or live and/or work in Wilkes Barre.For more information, call the housing authority at 570-825-6657 during normal office hours.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via 5708256657.

Next Steps

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Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Closed: Wilkes Barre Housing Authority Section 8 Voucher

The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list for Wilkes Barre Housing Authority is currently closed and not accepting new applications.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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About Wilkes-Barre Housing Authority

50 Lincoln Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA | Visit Website | (570) 825-6657

Wilkes-Barre Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 1,814 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 Wilkes-Barre Housing Authority is located in Wilkes-Barre, PA.

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