Elderly/Disabled Public Housing

Elderly/ Disabled/ Near-Elderly

How do I get an application for Elderly Housing?

Pick up: Application Office located at 2101 North Front Street, Building #3, Suite 101, Harrisburg PA 17011.

Call:Leasing and Occupancy Office at: (717) 257-5420

Follow the instructions for application in the For Applicants section

How do I qualify for Elderly/Disabled Housing?

A family whose head or spouse is at least sixty- two (62) years of age or older or who is disabled or handicapped is classified as ELDERLY. 

Disabled household means a household composed of : one or more persons at least one of whom is an adult ( 18 years of age or older or emancipated ) who has a disability

A disability can be a mental or physical impairment that is likely to continue  indefinitely. Being diagnosed HIV positive or having a substance abuse problem can qualify a person for this classification.

The disability results in substantial functional limitations such as  eating, dressing, working, bathing, grooming, household management, mobility, self- direction.

Near - Elderly Household means a household where the head of household or spouse is at least 55 years of age but below the age of 62.

Apartment Availability

The Harrisburg Housing Authority has a total of 267 efficiencies and 242 bedroom apartments in Morrison Towers, Lick Towers, and Jackson Towers.

These apartments are reserved for persons who meet the qualifications listed above.  All other applicants are eligible for housing in the other apartment complexes owned by the Authority.