Section 8 housing in Lancaster, PA
HUD's records list 9 assisted properties in Lancaster, holding 851 subsidized apartments. At these buildings the subsidy stays with the unit, so you apply at the property itself — you do not need a voucher in hand first.
What this list is — and is not
These are HUD-assisted (project-based) properties, published by HUD. This is not a list of private landlords who accept a Housing Choice Voucher. No such official list exists anywhere, and anyone charging you for one is selling guesswork.
Each property runs its own waiting list, separate from the housing authority's. Call before you visit — some have been full for years, others open up without notice.
HUD-assisted properties in Lancaster
Sorted by number of subsidized units.
| Property | Address | Phone | Subsidized units | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster House North Project-based Section 8 | 335 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603 | Not listed | 200 | Seniors and people with disabilities |
| Hillrise Mutual Housing Association Project-based Section 8 | 239 Chester St, Lancaster, PA 17602 | (717) 394-3714 | 152 | Families and individuals |
| Ruoff Tower Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 315 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603 | (717) 299-1308 | 150 | Seniors |
| Garden Court Apts Project-based Section 8 | 100 S Marshall St, Lancaster, PA 17602 | (717) 299-2291 | 130 | Families and individuals |
| Duke Manor Apts Project-based Section 8 | 716a Rockland St, Lancaster, PA 17602 | (717) 397-4847 | 80 | Families and individuals |
| Lancaster Arms Apartments Project-based Section 8 | 116 Jennings Dr, Lancaster, PA 17603 | Not listed | 73 | Families and individuals |
| Lancaster Apartments Project-based Section 8 | 240 W Vine St, Lancaster, PA 17603 | (717) 396-0889 | 36 | Families and individuals |
| Plum Tree Project-based Section 8 | 530 N Plum St, Lancaster, PA 17602 | (717) 396-0889 | 15 | Families and individuals |
| Umbrella Works Apartments Section 811 — for people with disabilities | 250 W King St, Lancaster, PA 17603 | (717) 293-1334 | 15 | Not listed |
Source: HUD Multifamily Properties (Assisted). Unit counts are the subsidized units HUD records at the property, not apartments available today — we have no vacancy data, and neither does HUD's public file.
Where to apply for a voucher near Lancaster
These housing authority offices are in Lancaster.
- The Housing Auth of the City of Lancaster
- Lancaster County Housing Authority
All 85 housing authorities in Pennsylvania