Providing Resources for a Stronger Lancaster

For over 75 years, the Lancaster City Housing Authority has been dedicated to serving our community by providing affordable housing and community resources to eligible persons, couples and families within the City of Lancaster, PA. We manage 469 public housing units, including 164 for families and 305 for the elderly/disabled, and administer 1,003 Section 8 Housing Choice Program vouchers to connect with participating private landlords.

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We provide affordable housing to eligible single persons, couples and families within the City of Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

The Lancaster City Housing Authority (LCHA) owns and operates 564 Public Housing units consisting of 259 family units and 305 elderly/disabled units set in six communities.

Housing is also provided through the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. The LCHA administers 1,003 Vouchers by matching up eligible applicants with participating private landlords.

LCHA properties across beautiful Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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We have a wide variety of properties, accommodating all individuals or families across beautiful Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

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LCHA being presented a grant

LCHA Housing-Related Hazard awardee.

These funds will enable the Lancaster City Housing Authority to align itself with the National Standards for Physical Inspection of Real Estate within Central Pennsylvania says Barbara Ellis Wilson, Executive Director of the organization. She continued, "This grant marks an exciting and transformative moment for the Lancaster City Housing Authority. It underscores our commitment to providing secure and affordable housing to the Lancaster community.

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