Housing Authority of the City of Erie
Housing Authority of the City of Erie
SECTION 8 LANDLORDS: The Housing Authority of the City of Erie apologizes for the inconvenience, but the landlord portal is temporarily down while the housing authority converts to a new software. Landlords were paid for the month of October and the government shut down IS NOT affecting our Section 8 funding at this time. If you have questions, please contact the Section 8 office at 456-2028.

It's About People

It's not just about housing, mortar, and bricks. It's about education, jobs, recreation, health, and a whole host of services we provide for our residents. It’s about people.

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HACE 2025-2030 Strategic Plan

The Housing Authority of the City of Erie (HACE) has announced the release of its 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, a comprehensive roadmap that will guide the organization’s work over the next five years to provide safe, affordable housing and strengthen the Erie community.

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Department of Human Services Secretary Tours Early Connections

The Housing Authority of the City of Erie would like to extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Val Arkoosh, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, for visiting Early Connections at Harbor Homes on Thursday, May 29.

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Summer Job Opportunities

The Housing Authority of the City of Erie has summer job opportunities available! You must be a resident, but not head of household, 18-22 years old, enrolling in a full-time accredited college or technical school for the 2025-2026 school year or returning for the 2025-2026 school year.

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HACE Receives National Award of Merit at the NAHRO Conference

HACE receives National Award of Merit at the NAHRO Conference in Orlando, Florida on September 25th for the MCRC No Fee Tax Program.

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United Way Honors HACE for 29 Years of Continued Support

Julie Chacona, Chief Development Officer for the United Way of Erie County, presented Dusti Dennis, Acting Executive Director for the Erie City Housing Authority a plaque recognizing the Housing Authority for 29 consecutive years of increased financial support to the United Way of Erie County.

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The Housing Authority of the City of Erie (HACE) exists to provide safe, decent, and affordable housing for lower-income families, elderly and persons with disabilities; and to foster among the residents we serve economic self-sufficiency, and a sense of community and pride in the neighborhoods where they reside.

It’s not just about housing, mortar, and bricks. It’s about education, jobs, recreation, health, and a whole host of services we provide for our residents. It’s about people.

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Housing Opportunities

HACE Rental Properties

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Housing Choice Voucher Apartments

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2026 Agency Plan Schedule

Housing Authority of the City of Erie 2026 Agency Plan Schedule now available.

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HACE 2025–2030 Strategic Plan

The Housing Authority of the City of Erie (HACE) has announced the release of its 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, a comprehensive roadmap that will guide the organization’s work over the next five years to provide safe, affordable housing and strengthen the Erie community. The new strategic plan was developed over the past year with input from […]

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Department of Human Services Secretary Tours Early Connections

The Housing Authority of the City of Erie would like to extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Val Arkoosh, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, for visiting Early Connections at Harbor Homes on Thursday, May 29. During her visit, Dr. Arkoosh toured our childcare facility and took time to read to the children, […]

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The Housing Authority of the City of Erie has summer job opportunities available!

You must be a resident, but not head of household, 18-22 years old, enrolling in a full-time accredited college or technical school for the 2025-2026 school year or returning for the 2025-2026 school year. Positions are available with the Housing Authority and with our social service partners. Students will work 35 hours per week and […]

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