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Scranton Housing Authority

Name: Scranton Housing Authority
Address: 400 Adams Ave, Scranton, PA, 18510, US
Telephone: 5703484402

400 Adams Ave, Scranton, PA, 18510

Information verified May 8, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 11 hr ago

About This Property

Scranton Housing Authority operates 2,291 public housing units throughout Scranton, PA in Lackawanna County. Both the public housing and Section 8 waitlists are currently closed. The authority provides rental assistance and housing options for eligible residents in the area.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Apply: In-person or Mail

The Public Housing application list is open for Four (4) Bedroom Apartments. Eligibility is based on annual gross income, qualifying as elderly, disabled, or family, and U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status.

Last verified February 17, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

Apply: In-person or Mail

HCV applications are closed. Families are ranked based on preferences and the date/time of application receipt. Preferences include displacement, Scranton residency with employment, age/disability, education/training, domestic violence victim, homeless, substandard housing, and paying >50% of income for rent.

Last verified May 7, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated May 8, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

2291

Fair Market Rent - Lackawanna County, PA

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$730
1 Bedroom	$854
2 Bedroom	$1,039
3 Bedroom	$1,343
4 Bedroom	$1,464

Income Limits - Lackawanna County, PA

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $14,850
Very Low (50%): $24,750
Low (80%): $39,550

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $17,420
Very Low (50%): $28,250
Low (80%): $45,200

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $21,960
Very Low (50%): $31,800
Low (80%): $50,850

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $35,300
Low (80%): $56,500

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $38,150
Low (80%): $61,050

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $40,950
Low (80%): $65,550

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $43,800
Low (80%): $70,100

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,660
Very Low (50%): $46,600
Low (80%): $74,600

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$14,850	$24,750	$39,550
2 Persons	$17,420	$28,250	$45,200
3 Persons	$21,960	$31,800	$50,850
4 Persons	$26,500	$35,300	$56,500
5 Persons	$31,040	$38,150	$61,050
6 Persons	$35,580	$40,950	$65,550
7 Persons	$40,120	$43,800	$70,100
8 Persons	$44,660	$46,600	$74,600

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Scranton, PA?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Lackawanna County, PA is: $730 (Studio), $854 (1BR), $1039 (2BR), $1343 (3BR), $1464 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Scranton Housing Authority is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Scranton Housing Authority have?+

Scranton Housing Authority has a total of 2291 housing units.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Lackawanna County, PA?+

For a 4-person household in Lackawanna County, PA, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $35,300, Low Income (80% AMI): $56,500. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

How do I apply for housing at Scranton Housing Authority?+

Scranton Housing Authority is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 5703484402, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

Is there a waitlist for Scranton Housing Authority?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Open. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Closed. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

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