Bradford County Housing Authority in 18810

Brief Information About Housing Authority in Athens

The Bradford County Housing Authority is situated at 502 Church Street Athens Pennsylvania 18810. The phone number is 570-888-5772.

The HA is responsible for managing the housing program for citizens in need. This includes the application step, the guidelines for eligibility, and any other resources. The HA’s mission is to provide subsidized rents for low-income families, provide access to various assistance programs for housing problems. You can reach out to the Bradford County Housing Authority for issues regarding the qualification process, the location of the proprieties that are under the office’s management, or any information regarding Athens Section 8 landlord’s details.

Existing Programs in Athens HA

The Bradford County Housing Authority provides excellent opportunities for people that are having problems with their housing situation. The table below shows data on HUD housing programs in Athens.

HUD Housing Programs in Athens

	Bradford County	Pennsylvania
Subsidized Units	893	220,602
Occupied %	91.0%	90.0%
People Per Unit	1.3	1.9
People Total	1,085	381,840
Average Family Expenditure Per Month	$293	$327
Average HUD Expenditure Per Month	$364	$666
Average Months on Wait List	13	20

Public Housing Programs in Athens

The public housing program by Athens HA is built in such a way that the voucher covers up to 70% of the rent costs. To qualify for this program, the people need to have income that does not exceed the 50% of the median income. Below is the latest data for Public Housing Programs in Athens.

	Bradford County	Pennsylvania
Subsidized Units	401	59,056
Occupied %	99.0%	94.0%
People Per Unit	1.2	2.0
People Total	459	109,323
Average Family Expenditure Per Month	$292	$330
Average HUD Expenditure Per Month	$277	$733
Average Months on Wait List	9	16

Section 8 Housing Programs in Athens

The Section 8 vouchers provided by the Athens HA tend to cover most of the expenses and are of great assistance to families that are struggling. Below is the latest data for Section 8 in Athens.

	Bradford County	Pennsylvania
Subsidized Units	228	61,522
Occupied %	96.0%	95.0%
People Per Unit	1.4	1.5
People Total	318	90,417
Average Family Expenditure Per Month	$300	$294
Average HUD Expenditure Per Month	$540	$678

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2022 Income Limits

According to the latest statistical data as of 2022, the median income is $40,000. You can find up-to-date data on income limits for Athens and other cities by clicking on the link:

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How Do I Apply in Bradford County Housing Authority?

To apply for the Public Housing Program or the Section 8 voucher, you would need to reach out to the Bradford County Housing Authority first. From them, you will get the application form. You also prepare the necessary for all the family members: ID, employment, bank account info, bank account status. You can e-mail or drop in the application at the Bradford County Housing Authority office. They will contact you with any questions.

More information can be found on the official HUD website:

www.hud.gov

Additional Information

Pennsylvania HUB News

Official websites of housing authorities in Pennsylvania

FAQ

What are the qualifications for Section 8 housing?

The idea of Section 8 is that it allows the landlord to rent their proprieties to eligible tenants that get federal help. The tenant pays its rent partially with the voucher and partially with its money. Section 8 covers rent for up to one year. For more than 1 year, you apply again for the program.

What disqualifies you from public housing?

The housing authority does detailed research to make sure that the people that are helped with rental assistance will get better and will make use of the help. This means that background checks are an important part of the work. The housing authority will disregard any applicant that has a criminal background. The housing authority will deny any applicant that is a sex offender or has records of drug use. The other detail is that if you have had a previous housing authority assistant and you got evicted, that is a big no, and your application will be rejected.

Regarding the use of the drug, there is a way around that and is the fact that you show that you have completed a drug treatment program. Even if you have a criminal background, each case is special, and you are given a chance to say your plea and to explain the circumstances. Also, felonies older than 5 years are not considered part of the application.

How to report the landlord to housing authority?

The housing authority provides help with rent money. They can also help you with a very frequent housing problem: dead-beat landlords. If you have an issue with your landlord, and they do not do anything even after you complain, then hoping that things will change is a waste of time. It is time to act on your own and there are many resources that you can use to help yourself.

There is the rental protection agency, which then reports to higher housing authorities for inappropriate landlord conduct. The service can be completed online and there is a small fee for each application. The rental protection agency will take care of money issues, house code violations, or any management problems.

You are also welcome to go to the local police, which is free and immediate assistance. If you live in a place where the landlord is getting housing vouchers from you, then you can complain directly to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. You can reach them at this number : (800) 685-8470.

How long can you stay in public housing?

When getting a place to live with the housing authority, it is good news as your emergency is now solved. Well, there are always the questions of what happens next and how long can you stay in that place? The short answer is if you keep qualifying for the same requirements that you got the place in the first time. That means that if your income stays below 80% of the local median income, you are good. There is always the requirement of good behavior.

You also must take care of your part of the rent. The housing authority provides help, but the idea is that you still cover a small part of the rent and expenses. You also need to make your payments on time.

How to get public housing?

Applying for housing authority assistance needs a lot of paperwork, but is very straightforward. You start by reaching out to your local HA. You can open our free site to find the closest to your location. You complete the housing options assessment, which is an online form. You also bring the supporting documents: id, proof of income, and details regarding your special situation. After, you get all these documents and crop them at your local housing authority.

After your application is received, you will get a written notification of your application. If you get accepted, you will sign a lease with your HA.