This agency provides affordable housing opportunities to lower-income families, elderly individuals, and individuals with disabilities throughout Lawrence County.

Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program: this program permits low- to moderate-income individuals, families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities to choose private rental housing and receive rental assistance with payments. Individuals pay approximately 30-40% of their adjusted income in rent, the Housing Authority pays the remainder directly to the landlord on behalf of the tenant.

Public Housing Program: this agency operates multiple public housing developments across the county. Public housing provides safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, as well as the elderly and individuals with disabilities. Public housing tenants pay a percentage of their income, usually approximately 30%, in rent. Eligibility is further based on individuals/families annual gross income and U.S. citizenship or eligible non-citizens.

Scholarship Program: this agency awards scholarships to graduating seniors who are preparing to enter college. Youth must currently reside in public housing or section 8 housing. The money will go directly to the school that the recipient will be attending. The school will deposit the money into the student’s account. The money may only be used to pay for tuition, books, and activities directly related to the student’s education. If the student discontinues his or her education, the unused portion of the scholarship will be returned to PHADA.

Contact:
(724) 656-5100
admin@lawrencecountyha.com
https://lawrencecountyha.org/
481 Neshannock Avenue, New Castle, PA 16103