Tenants & Prospects
https://www.affordablehousing.com (list rental homes online to sec8 nationwide, $75/mo), gmail, Ngxxxtxx#mot!
https://www.myhousingsearch.com/landlord/HelpfulLinks.html?city_id=54766 (Scranton). Emphasys Housing Locator. gmail, Ngxxxtxx#mot!, Call 877-428-8844 to list properties.
For subsidized housing, tenants pay apprx 10% - 30% of their income toward rent. Voucher depends on several factors, including income, household size, and the unit's utility allowance Factors that affect the amount of a Section 8 voucher. Actual monthly rent must be approved by the housing authority prior to lease-up. Approval is based on federal rules and regulations, applicable rent limits and rent reasonableness. The requested rent must not exceed the rent for comparable, unassisted units on the open market
Income: The voucher will pay the difference between 30% of the household's adjusted monthly income and the rent, up to a certain limit.
Household size: The number of people in the household determines the size of the voucher.
Utility allowance: The unit's utility allowance is considered when calculating the voucher amount.
Property condition: The condition of the property is a factor in determining the voucher amount.
Market comparisons: The voucher amount is based on market comparisons.
Scranton Housing Authority, HOUSING CHOICE VOUCER (HCV, aka section 8) 570-348-4400, 400 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA 18510. (Year 2024= 3bed $1020, 4bed $1085, 5bed $1250)
Marsha 570 558 2070
Maurine 570 348 4416
Tina (OR Michelle) 570 348 4452 (Shavette (570) 815-4585 apply for 3bed/1bath at Swetland in Apr2025 with voucher of $1200, vetswain2828@gmail.com )
570 348 4400, Press 3= Section 8 , Press 2 = Public Housing, Press 6 = Capital Improvement
Robyn, rental registration. Inspector
Pittston Housing Authority, 570 655 3707 Brian, bswartwood@pittstonhousingauthority.com (Year 2024 = 1 bed= $700, 3bed = $1100- $1200, 4bed = $1200- $1300, rent increase about 15% more for each bedroom
Allen Brezinski, rental inspector, code enforecement officer, 570 654 0513 x3225, abrezinkski@cityofpittston.org
Housing Authority of Lackawanna County, 570 342 7629 x 305, 2019 W Pine St, Dunmore, PA 18512 (Year 2024, 1bed =$ , 2bed =$ , 3bed =$ , 4bed =$ )
Housing Authority of Luzerne County, http://www.nepaha.org
Housing Authority of Wilkes-Barre, https://www.wilkesbarrehousing.org
Housing Authority of Nanticoke: http://nanticokehousing.org
Housing Authority of Hazleton: http://hazletonhousingauthority.com
HDC-Housing Development Corp. hdcnepa.org
Rapid Rehousing Program: pay security deposit, last month rent, 12-month.
Rapid Rehousing Program: pay security deposit, last month rent, 12-month.
163 Amber Ln, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702. 570 824-4803
*Alyse McKennets (coordinator) 570 550 4016 (cell). amckennetts@hdcnepa.org
*Matt (inspector) 570-550-4026
100 W Broad St, Hazelton, PA 18201. 570 501-1030
ECHO housing Livermore, echohairhousing.com, 925-449-7340, 3203 Leahy Way, Livermore, CA 94550.
Livermore section 8, livermoreha.org, 925 447 0289, 925 447 0288 x 209 (Scott housing assistant, snesbit@livermoreha.org), x 209 (Katherine Keller, operation manager kkeller@livermoreha.org)
Housing Authority of Alameda County, 22941 Atherton Street, Hayward, CA 94541-6633, 510.538.8876, Shelter Plus care. Leah Fuller = leahf@haca.net, Tandas = deet@haca.net, Daniel Talyor = danielt@haca.net
Year 2024, 1bed = $2050
Rent Payments: If the Premises does not substantially comply with the applicable building code, the tenant will be able to withhold payment of rent in proportion to the percentage of the Premises that is livable.
Security Deposits: In Pennsylvania, the security deposit may equal the cost of two months of rent. The security deposit must be returned to the Lessee, within 30 days of the Lessee vacating the Premises.
Storing Deposits: If the Lessee lives in the Premises for more than two years, the Lessee is entitled to interest on the deposit. Also, the Lessee must be notified of the name and address of the bank holding the security deposit.
Rent Payments: If the Premises does not substantially comply with the applicable building code, the tenant will be able to withhold payment of rent in proportion to the percentage of the Premises that is livable.
Security Deposits: In Pennsylvania, the security deposit may equal the cost of two months of rent. The security deposit must be returned to the Lessee, within 30 days of the Lessee vacating the Premises.
Storing Deposits: If the Lessee lives in the Premises for more than two years, the Lessee is entitled to interest on the deposit. Also, the Lessee must be notified of the name and address of the bank holding the security deposit.
