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Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh
Official application routes, service-area details, contact information, and HUD-reported program data for this Pittsburgh housing agency.
Independent directory: CalculateBenefits is not HACP or HUD. Recorded source-check date for the agency-specific details below: 2026-11-02.
Is the Pittsburgh Section 8 waiting list open?
As of Nov. 10, 2026, HACP's website said it was open only for some applicants: Project-based lists only, by bedroom size: First and Market (1-bedroom, 62+), Larimer Pointe (3-bedroom), Legacy Apartments (1-bedroom, 62+), Manchester Commons (1- and 4-bedroom), Sandstone Quarry (3-bedroom). The Housing Choice Voucher Program Waiting List is currently closed..
Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)
Open — limited Project-based lists only, by bedroom size: First and Market (1-bedroom, 62+), Larimer Pointe (3-bedroom), Legacy Apartments (1-bedroom, 62+), Manchester Commons (1- and 4-bedroom), Sandstone Quarry (3-bedroom). The Housing Choice Voucher Program Waiting List is currently closed.
What the agency's site said on Nov. 10, 2026. See the notice →
Public housing
Open — limited Arlington Heights (2-bedroom); Caliguiri, Finello Pavilion and Mazza Pavilion high-rises, Carrick Regency, Gualtieri Manor and Morse Gardens (1-bedroom); Northview Heights and Scattered Sites (2- to 5-bedroom); PA Bidwell and Pressley Street high-rises (1- and 2-bedroom).
What the agency's site said on Nov. 10, 2026. See the notice →
Waiting lists open and close without much notice. Applying is free; only HACP can take an application or tell you your place on a list.
Start with the official agency
Visit the official HACP website →
Housing applications and waiting-list registration are free. A third party cannot guarantee approval or move you ahead on a waiting list.
What this agency serves
HACP provides housing in the City of Pittsburgh. It manages several thousand homes in communities, high-rises and scattered sites around the City, and runs the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
- Low-Income Public Housing (LIPH)
- Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
- Project-Based Voucher communities
- Homeownership and resident self-sufficiency programs
Housing Choice Voucher application
HACP takes voucher pre-applications online only, through its Applicant Portal (hacp.myhousing.com), when a list is taking applications. Project-based lists are run by community and bedroom size. Place on those lists is based on the date and time your pre-application is accepted.
What HACP said when we checked on . Waiting lists open and close; check HACP's official site or call for the current status.
Public housing application
The public housing pre-application cannot be sent online. Download and print it, then email it to occupancy@hacp.gov, fax it to 412-456-5182, or mail or bring it to the One-Stop Shop at 412 Blvd. of the Allies. Each site has its own list by bedroom size.
What HACP said when we checked on . Waiting lists open and close; check HACP's official site or call for the current status.
Income limits for Allegheny County
HUD fiscal year 2026 limits (pulled July 27, 2026) for Allegheny County, where HACP's main office is.
| Household | 30% (extremely low) | 50% (very low) | 80% (low) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,200 | $38,650 | $61,850 |
| 2 people | $26,500 | $44,200 | $70,650 |
| 3 people | $29,800 | $49,700 | $79,500 |
| 4 people | $33,100 | $55,200 | $88,300 |
Section 8 vouchers generally use the 50% limit, and agencies must give most new vouchers to families at or below 30%; families up to 50% can still qualify. The 80% limit applies to public housing.
Source: HUD income limits. Check 5 to 8 people or another county →
Other help in Pittsburgh
Heat and utility bills
Pennsylvania LIHEAP (Department of Human Services) · 1-866-857-7095
Pennsylvania's heating help program gives a one-time cash grant sent to your utility or fuel company. Apply online through COMPASS or on paper at the Allegheny County Assistance Office.
Checked Nov. 2, 2026.
Food
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank · 412.460.3663 x655
The Pittsburgh-area food bank's food finder shows food pantries near you. Its Call Center can answer questions and help you sign up for food programs.
Checked Nov. 2, 2026.
Facing eviction
Neighborhood Legal Services · 1-866-761-6572
Free civil legal help for low-income people in Allegheny County, including help to stop evictions and keep housing. Call the intake line to request services.
Checked Nov. 2, 2026.
Everything else
Dial 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 for free, confidential help finding local services in Pennsylvania.
Checked Nov. 2, 2026.
These are separate organizations, not HACP and not CalculateBenefits.
Contact HACP before you visit
General inquiries: 412-456-5000
Central office: 412 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Housing Choice Voucher line: 412-456-5030
Published hours: Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; One-Stop Shop: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday by appointment only
HACP's One-Stop Shop at 412 Boulevard of the Allies takes walk-ins Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday are by appointment only. If you have a disability and need help applying, call HACP's Disability Compliance Office at 412-456-5282 (TTY 711).
People who are deaf or hard of hearing can reach HACP by TTY at 412-201-5384, or dial 711. For disability accommodations when applying, call the Disability Compliance Office at 412-456-5282.
From CalculateBenefits, not HACP
Waiting-list news by email
Get our free emails. If this agency's main Section 8 waiting list opens and we see it, we email the people who signed up here. Some lists close before we can send. To sign up, you take our free benefits check. You give your name and email and answer a few questions. A phone step is optional. Then you see offers from partners. Your information may be shared with or sold to marketing partners. They may also contact you (how we use it). Signing up does not apply for housing or put you on any waiting list.
Because you've turned on a privacy opt-out, we don't offer this sign-up here. Check the agency's own site for openings.
Before and after you apply
- Have names, dates of birth and Social Security numbers for everyone who will live with you, plus everyone's income. Keep a pen and paper ready for your confirmation number.
- Submit only one voucher application. HACP says more than one can get all your applications removed.
- Check your waiting list status in the HACP Applicant Portal or by calling the automated line at 412-520-3848. All users must register a new account on the new portal.
- In the portal you can update your address and phone number. For other changes, contact the Occupancy Department at 412-456-5030.
- If you are denied after your full application, you have 15 days from the denial letter to ask for an informal hearing.
Documents HACP asks applicants to have ready
- Names and dates of birth for each household member
- Social Security numbers for all household members
- Income of all household members
From HACP's published guidance. Ask the agency if you are missing something; do not wait to call.
HUD-reported assistance
These figures are HUD reporting-data snapshots, not a count of openings. Equal inventory and occupied counts do not prove that no future opening is possible. Waiting-list status comes from HACP, not this dataset.
HUD public housing designation: Advisory. Advisory means HUD issued the score for informational purposes rather than as a binding final performance designation, such as during a transition or waiver period. Treat it as historical context and confirm the agency's current status.
HUD directory dataset retrieved 2026-07-20; record last updated 2026-04-07. Read the data methods and limitations.
Agency and data sources
Related: All Pennsylvania housing agencies · Pennsylvania income limits and Fair Market Rents · How Housing Choice Vouchers work · Section 8 waiting lists at large agencies.