Five Organizations. One Mission.
The Lancaster County Housing & Redevelopment Authorities (LCHRA) is comprised of five organizations working together to strengthen communities, expand affordable housing, revitalize neighborhoods, and address homelessness throughout Lancaster County.
Lancaster County Redevelopment Authority
Established in 1974, the Lancaster County Redevelopment Authority (LCRA) is a chartered quasi-governmental agency originally created to oversee and administer funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Today, the Authority provides redevelopment and community improvement services for low- and moderate-income residents throughout Lancaster County, excluding Lancaster City.
Lancaster City's Redevelopment AuthorityLancaster County Housing Authority
Established in 1981, the Lancaster County Housing Authority is designated by HUD as PA090 and serves as the Public Housing Authority (PHA) for Lancaster County outside Lancaster City.
The Authority administers housing assistance programs that help eligible families, seniors, and individuals obtain safe, affordable housing.
Lancaster City's Housing AuthorityLancaster County Land Bank Authority
Created in 2017, the Land Bank Authority partners with municipalities to return vacant, abandoned, and underutilized properties to productive use.
Through strategic acquisition and redevelopment, the Land Bank helps reduce blight, strengthen neighborhoods, and encourage community investment.
Lancaster County Redevelopment Fund
Established in 2016, the Lancaster County Redevelopment Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to creating affordable housing through thoughtful community development.
The Fund focuses on rehabilitating blighted properties and returning them to productive use as part of vibrant, thriving neighborhoods.
Lancaster County Homelessness Coalition
Originally formed in the mid-1980s as the Interagency Council on Homelessness, the Coalition has evolved through several organizational partnerships while maintaining its mission to prevent and end homelessness in Lancaster County.
In 2022, the Office for the Coalition (O4C) was created and transitioned to the Lancaster County Housing and Redevelopment Authorities as the administrative support for the Lancaster County Homelessness Coalition.
Today, Lancaster County Homelessness Coalition serves as the lead agency for Lancaster County's HUD-designated Continuum of Care (PA-510), coordinating regional efforts to address homelessness. The Homelessness Coalition is comprised of 75+ service and community organizations working toward the goal to end homelessness in Lancaster County.
Historical Timeline
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1984
Interagency Council on Homelessness -
2009
Lancaster County Coalition to End Homelessness -
2015
Moved to Lancaster General Health -
2018
Renamed Lancaster County Homelessness Coalition -
2022
Office for the Lancaster County Homelessness Coalition supported through LCHRA