Monroe County, Pennsylvania Mainstream Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of Monroe County (HAMC) Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is closed.

The HAMC last accepted applications for this waiting list from January 19, 2022, until 50 applications were received. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

Please note: According to the HAMC public notice, "HCVP Mainstream Voucher (MS5): Eligibility Guidelines MUST BE—

• Non-Elderly person- A person 18 years of age or older and less than 62 years of age.
• Disabled- Proof must be provided (current SSA award letter, doctor’s note or Disability Verification obtained from the housing authority).

AND at least one of the following:

• Coming out of an institution or other segregated setting and at risk of being homeless (proofs to provide: hospital-discharge paper, letter from group home, shelter, crisis center).
  OR
• Coming out of permanent supportive housing.
  OR
• At risk of being institutionalized as a result of being homeless.
  OR
• Homeless: provide proof (letter from a shelter, case worker, church, any agency that has verified you are homeless)
  OR
• At risk of becoming homeless. Provide proof (letter of eviction)"

There were two ways to apply during the opening period:

1. Print the paper application..
2. Pick up an application from the HAMC office.

Once the application was completed, it was either:

1. Dropped off at the HAMC office.
2. Emailed to the HAMC.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.

For more information, visit the HAMC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HAMC on February 10, 2022.

Service Area

This waiting list is for rental assistance in Monroe County, Pennsylvania.