Farnum Street East Public Housing Lancaster, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Farnum Street East is a Public Housing community in Lancaster, PA with 270 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $367/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 17 months.
270
total units
96%
occupancy
$367
avg resident rent
17 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 33 E Farnum St, Lancaster, PA 17602 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,648/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,151/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 98% |
How to apply at Farnum Street East
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 33 E Farnum St, Lancaster; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$367/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Apts Hsg Assoc of Lancas PB Section 8 | Lancaster | 0.8 km |
| 141 S Queen St Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lancaster | 0.8 km |
| 134-142 S Queen St LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lancaster | 0.8 km |
| 209-211 W King LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lancaster | 0.8 km |
| South Queen Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lancaster | 0.8 km |
| Umbrella Works 811 §811 PRA | Lancaster | 0.8 km |
| Duke Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | Lancaster | 1.1 km |
| Park Avenue Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lancaster | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Farnum Street East have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Farnum Street East?
Residents report average rents near $367/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Farnum Street East?
Contact the management office at 33 E Farnum St in Lancaster. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.