The voucher program offers federal funding to low-income individuals and families
For the first time since 2007, the Lancaster County Housing Authority is opening its Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List. so they can rent safe, affordable housing. Lancaster County residents who are interested must apply by Thursday, Oct. 5, at 4:30 p.m.Once all of the applications are received, 500 individuals will be selected in a lottery to go on the waiting list.Getting on the waiting list does not guarantee an applicant will receive housing assistance right away.
Applicants will also have to find a home that meets the requirements, which might be difficult given the low number of vacancies at the present time.According to Justin Eby, the executive director of the Lancaster County Housing Authority, 'The rental market is pretty tight right now. So, we will do everything we can when someone has a voucher to be able to find a unit for them. It is definitely taking a lot more time. Instead of days or weeks, it's taking months.
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