Housing Authority of the City of Pottsville
Pottsville, Pennsylvania
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About Housing Authority of the City of Pottsville
Housing Authority of the City of Pottsville (HUD agency code PA037) is the public housing agency serving Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It administers 521 public housing units and 371 Housing Choice Vouchers.
Section 8 Waitlist tracks 2 waiting lists at this agency, covering Public Housing, HCV. As of Oct 5, 2026, 1 is open and 1 is closed.
Income eligibility is set by HUD for the Schuylkill County, PA area. A four-person household qualifies as Very Low Income at or below $42,900 per year, and as Low Income at or below $68,650 (HUD FY2025 limits). Most waiting lists at this agency apply the Very Low Income threshold.
Public Housing Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Preferences include involuntarily displaced by government action or by fire/natural disaster, city worker, enrolled in job/educational training, elderly, disabled, veteran, victim of domestic violence/hate crime, or city residency. Applicants who decline two invitations will be purged from the waitlist.
Other Programs
1 programThese programs are administered by this housing authority but do not have active waitlist openings at this time. Statuses are verified nightly and subscribers will be notified when changes are detected.
The demand for housing assistance far exceeds the funding provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. There are currently hundreds of people on PHA’s Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list. An announcement will be made when the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list re-opens.
Official Application
Apply directly through the official Housing Authority of the City of Pottsville portal. Applications are free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
WARNING: DO NOT PAY ANYONE TO APPLY FOR HOUSING
Contact Information
Important Notices
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Waiting lists can close without notice once a specific number of applications is reached.
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Ensure your contact information is always up to date with the PHA to avoid being removed from the list.
How to Apply at Housing Authority of the City of Pottsville
Check Current Status
Housing Authority of the City of Pottsville currently has 1 open waiting list (Public Housing). Application windows can close with little notice, so apply as soon as possible.
Gather Required Documents
For Section 8 voucher programs at Housing Authority of the City of Pottsville, you will typically need: government-issued photo ID for all adult household members, Social Security cards for all members, birth certificates for minors, proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns, benefit letters), and proof of current address. For a family of four, income must be below $42,900/year to qualify in this area. Having these ready before the waitlist opens can make the difference between getting on the list and missing the window.
Submit Your Application
Apply directly through the official Housing Authority of the City of Pottsville portal. Applications are free — never pay to apply.
After You Apply
Once accepted onto the waiting list at Housing Authority of the City of Pottsville, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. Housing Authority of the City of Pottsville manages approximately 892 assisted housing units (371 Section 8, 521 Public Housing), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Pottsville. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.
Programs at Housing Authority of the City of Pottsville
Public Housing Public Housing open
Public Housing units at Housing Authority of the City of Pottsville are owned and operated directly by the housing authority. Rent is set at 30% of your adjusted monthly income. Housing Authority of the City of Pottsville manages approximately 521 Public Housing units in Pottsville. You may request a transfer to other Public Housing developments but cannot use this benefit at private rental properties.
HCV Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) closed
The Housing Choice Voucher program at Housing Authority of the City of Pottsville provides rental assistance that allows you to choose any privately-owned rental unit that meets program requirements. You pay approximately 30% of your adjusted monthly income toward rent, and the voucher covers the remainder up to the Fair Market Rent for Pottsville. This program serves approximately 371 households. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the income limits for Housing Authority of the City of Pottsville?
Housing Authority of the City of Pottsville Income Limits
Income limits for programs at the Housing Authority of the City of Pottsville are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Schuylkill County, PA. For a household of four, the current limit for Section 8 eligibility (Very Low Income) is $42,900. Limits are set annually by HUD and vary by household size.
| Household Size | Extremely Low 30% AMI |
Very Low 50% AMI |
Low Income 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $18,050 | $30,050 | $48,100 |
| 2 Persons | $21,150 | $34,350 | $54,950 |
| 3 Persons | $26,650 | $38,650 | $61,800 |
| 4 Persons | $32,150 | $42,900 | $68,650 |
| 5 Persons | $37,650 | $46,350 | $74,150 |
| 6 Persons | $43,150 | $49,800 | $79,650 |
| 7 Persons | $48,650 | $53,200 | $85,150 |
| 8 Persons | $54,150 | $56,650 | $90,650 |
What do these income limits mean?
Extremely Low Income (30% AMI) — Households earning at or below 30% of the Area Median Income. This is the threshold for the lowest-income tier of assistance. Many housing authorities give preference to applicants at this level.
Very Low Income (50% AMI) — The standard eligibility threshold for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and most Public Housing programs. Your household income must be at or below this limit to qualify.
Low Income (80% AMI) — Some programs, including Project-Based Vouchers and certain local initiatives, use this higher threshold. Check with this housing authority for specific program requirements.
Nearby Housing Authorities
Applying to multiple housing authorities increases your chances of receiving assistance. These PHAs are closest to Housing Authority of the City of Pottsville — including across state lines.