Housing Authority of the City of Erie
Housing Authority of the City of Erie

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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2025 Agency Plan Schedule

Housing Authority of the City of Erie 2025 Agency Plan Schedule now available.

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HACE Receives 2024 NAHRO Award of Merit

HACE received a 2024 NAHRO Award of Merit for the HACE/MCRC No Fee Tax Program. When the county-wide program was discontinued, HACE stepped in to open an Erie Free Taxes site at the John E. Horan Garden Apartments.

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Cherie Kinem Appointed Deputy Director for HACE

Cherie Kinem was appointed Deputy Director effective June 28, 2024. She has been with HACE for the past 8 years as Resident Initiatives Coordinator but has been providing services to HACE residents for 30 years.

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PAHRA Announces Winners of 37th Annual Scholarship Awards

The Pennsylvania Association of Housing & Redevelopment Agencies (PAHRA) is pleased to announce the winners of our 37th Annual Scholarship Awards. PAHRA is proud to provide these scholarships as a positive economical and educational impact in helping to forge the foundations for brilliant futures ahead for these stellar students.

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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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Erie County Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Erie County Department of Human Services has announced the Rental Assistance Program.

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Housing Opportunities

HACE Rental Properties

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Housing Choice Voucher Apartments

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Are You Eligible for Housing?

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2025 Agency Plan Schedule

Housing Authority of the City of Erie 2025 Agency Plan Schedule now available.

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HACE Receives 2024 NAHRO Award of Merit

HACE received a 2024 NAHRO Award of Merit for the HACE/MCRC No Fee Tax Program. When the county-wide program was discontinued, HACE stepped in to open an Erie Free Taxes site at the John E. Horan Garden Apartments. HACE provided funding to pay a trained/certified on-site supervisor and partnered with the Multi-Cultural Resource Center (MCRC) […]

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Cherie Kinem Appointed Deputy Director for HACE

Cherie Kinem was appointed Deputy Director effective June 28, 2024. She has been with HACE for the past 8 years as Resident Initiatives Coordinator but has been providing services to HACE residents for 30 years. According to HACE Acting Executive Director, Dusti Dennis, “Cherie’s knowledge of the neighborhoods, community partners, and residents, her leadership skills […]

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PAHRA Announces Winners of 37th Annual Scholarship Awards

PAHRA is pleased to announce the winners of our 37th Annual Scholarship Awards.  Follow these links to view our brief video or read more about our winners.  PAHRA is proud to provide these scholarships as a positive economical and educational impact in  helping to forge the foundations for brilliant futures ahead for these stellar students.   Paul G. Pecharko Memorial […]

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