The last day for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program will be September 30, 2024.

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LCHRA's mission is to promote a suitable living environment in Lancaster County to help increase quality of life for individuals and families in need.

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Homelessness Coalition

Quality, personalized, human housing services for all experiencing homelessness.

Redevelopment Authority

Promoting community and economic development throughout Lancaster County.

Redevelopment Fund

Working to ensure that all residents of Lancaster County have a safe, affordable place to call home.

Housing
Authority

Providing rental assistance to low-income families for Lancaster County.

Land Bank Authority

Deter blight and to return vacant property to productive status.

Reentry Coalition

Ensure successful reentry opportunities exist for every re-entrant returning to their communities from jail or prison.

How are we doing?

We're excited to announce the launch of a new satisfaction survey! Your feedback is crucial in helping us improve our services and continuously deliver an exceptional experience. We want to hear from our valued clients, partners, and stakeholders about their experience with us with a focus on quality of service and communication, and their overall satisfaction. Tell us how we're doing, take the survey now!

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Whole-Home Repair Program

The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development provided the County of Lancaster with COVID-19 ARPA Whole-Home Repairs Program funding which were used to assist eligible homeowner applicants address habitability and safety concerns, make needed accessibility improvements for those with disabilities, and provide support to improve energy and water efficiency in their homes.

At this time the waitlist for the Whole Home Repairs Program is closed indefinetly due to high demand for assistance.

If you are experiencing issues related to your sewage system (inclusing an active backup), a lack of water (not due to non-payment), HVAC system (lack of heat or air conditioning if home already has air conditioning), or electrical system (exposed wiring, sparks in outlets, or water backed up in electrical box), or you are facing a condemnation from your municipalitiy and/or have active code violations (provide documentation of violations). Please contact Noemi at 717.394.0793 Ext. 220 or [email protected].

A long history of standing with Lancaster County.

Over the past 40 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to serving the Lancaster County area to ensure community growth, empowerment and housing for all who need it.

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LCHRA Drop Box

A Drop Box is located in the Main Lobby And Can Be Accessed Between the Hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Please contact us by email or phone with any questions.

Thank you for your understanding.

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