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.

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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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NAHRO “What Home Means to Me” Poster Contest

Calling all youth artists! Enter for a chance to win cash prizes and a trip to Washington, D.C.! Since 2008, the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) has celebrated the creativity of children in affordable housing through this national poster contest, where 24 regional winners advance to compete nationally and 12 winners are featured in the annual “What Home Means to Me” calendar.

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Housing Authority of the City of Erie Announces 2025 PILOT Payments

The Housing Authority of the City of Erie (HACE) announced today that it will issue a total of $528,349.14 in 2025 Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) to support essential public services across the City of Erie, Erie County, and Erie’s Public Schools.

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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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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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NAHRO “What Home Means to Me” Poster Contest

Calling all youth artists! Compete for the chance to win cash prizes and a trip to Washington D.C.! Since 2008, the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) has celebrated the unique and poignant art of children living in affordable housing. The poster contest is conducted in multiple rounds: 24 regional winners compete nationally […]

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Housing Authority of the City of Erie Announces 2025 PILOT Payments

Housing Authority of the City of Erie Announces 2025 PILOT Payments Totaling More Than $528,000 to Local Government and Schools Erie, PA —December 18, 2025 — The Housing Authority of the City of Erie (HACE) announced today that it will issue a total of $528,349.14 in 2025 Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) to support […]

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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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