News and Press Releases
Cynthia Jepson retires after 13 years of dedicated service to the Housing Authority
Posted onAt the June Board meeting, the HACE Board proudly recognized Cynthia Jepson as she retired after 13 years of dedicated service to the Housing Authority. “Cynthia has been an important part of the HACE family, and her commitment to the residents of Schmid Towers has made a meaningful difference in countless lives. It has been […]
The New Dafmark Youth Wellness Center at John E. Horan Garden Apartments
Posted onToday, the Housing Authority of the City of Erie was proud to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the new Dafmark Youth Wellness Center at John E. Horan Garden Apartments. This exciting milestone is about much more than opening a renovated space. It is about investing in our children, listening to their voices, and creating more […]
HACE Receives PHARE Grant
Posted onThe Housing Authority of the City of Erie is proud to have received a $200,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency’s Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) fund. HACE will leverage this funding with other sources to rehabilitate the Better Housing property development on East 16th to 17th between Holland and German. HACE purchased […]
PAL HOPE ASPIRES Coming to HACE Communities
Posted onThe Housing Authority of the City of Erie (HACE) is proud to have secured a $500,000 three-year grant from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency to expand the Erie Police Athletic League (PAL) into a new, dedicated out-of-school time program site for at-risk youth living in our affordable and public housing communities. This initiative, […]
Scholarship Recipients
Posted onAt their regularly scheduled meeting on May 26, 2026, the HACE Board of Commissioners recognized two outstanding scholarship recipients for their academic achievements and commitment to continuing education. Samira Babiker was awarded the $2,000 L. Dewitt Boosel Memorial Scholarship, while Asia Suber received the $3,000 Paul G. Pecharko Memorial Scholarship, which is presented to adult […]
A Commitment That Hasn’t Wavered
Posted onFor more than 30 years, Housing Authority of the City of Erie has shown what it means to lead by example. Through United Way of Erie County’s Workplace Campaign, local companies and organizations rally their teams to give back, supporting efforts that strengthen our community through employee contributions. As an added incentive, employees who give […]
The Housing Authority of the City of Erie has summer job opportunities available!
Posted onYou must be a resident, but not head of household, 18-22 years old, currently attending an accredited college/university or an accredited trade school full-time or are enrolled to begin an accredited college/university or an accredited trade school full-time for the fall 2026 semester. Positions are available with the Housing Authority and with our social service […]
Housing Authority of the City of Erie Announces 2025 PILOT Payments
Posted onHousing 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 […]
