Complete guide to veteran housing programs in Pennsylvania. Find HUD-VASH vouchers, SSVF assistance, PA Veterans Trust Fund housing aid, and homeownership programs for PA veterans.
Pennsylvania is home to nearly 800,000 veterans, making it one of the largest veteran populations in the nation. Housing stability is a top priority for veterans transitioning to civilian life, and the Commonwealth offers a strong network of federal, state, and local resources to help veterans find and maintain safe, affordable housing.
This guide covers every major housing program available to Pennsylvania veterans, from emergency shelter and HUD-VASH vouchers to the Pennsylvania Veterans Trust Fund and VA home loan benefits. We include direct contact information and eligibility details so you can take action right away.
HUD-VASH combines Section 8 rental vouchers with VA case management for homeless veterans. In Pennsylvania, HUD-VASH is administered through several VA Medical Centers including Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Lebanon. Eligible veterans receive a voucher covering most of their rent along with ongoing support from a VA social worker to help maintain stable housing.
Eligibility: Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk and eligible for VA healthcare. Priority goes to chronically homeless veterans and those with service-connected disabilities.
How to apply: Call the VA National Homeless Veterans Hotline at 1-877-424-3838 or visit the Homeless Veterans Services office at your nearest PA VA Medical Center.
SSVF provides rapid re-housing and prevention assistance to very low-income veteran families across Pennsylvania. Providers include Veterans Multi-Service Center in Philadelphia, Volunteers of America, and ACTION-Housing in Pittsburgh. Services cover temporary rent and utility payments, security deposits, case management, and help accessing VA benefits.
The VA GPD program funds transitional housing beds for homeless veterans throughout Pennsylvania. Facilities such as the Veterans Multi-Service Center in Philadelphia and Community Forge in Pittsburgh provide structured living environments with job training, counseling, and support services for up to 24 months.
The PA Veterans Trust Fund provides emergency financial assistance to Pennsylvania veterans and their families who are facing a financial crisis. This includes help with rent, mortgage payments, security deposits, and utility bills. Grants are typically up to $1,000 and are available to veterans who have exhausted other resources. Apply through your county Veterans Affairs director or call the PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) at (717) 861-8910.
The VA Home Loan program offers zero-down-payment mortgages with no private mortgage insurance and competitive rates. Pennsylvania has dozens of VA-approved lenders, and VA loans are widely accepted by sellers throughout the state. The VA loan is the single most powerful homeownership benefit available to veterans.
PHFA offers several mortgage programs that veterans can combine with VA loans, including the Keystone Home Loan program with below-market interest rates and the Keystone Advantage Assistance Loan providing up to $6,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance. Veterans should contact a PHFA-approved lender to explore options.
The DMVA operates six state veterans homes across Pennsylvania in Hollidaysburg, Erie, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Scranton, and Spring City. These facilities provide skilled nursing care, personal care, and dementia care to eligible veterans and their spouses. Contact the DMVA Homes Division at (717) 861-8903 for admissions.
Veterans with qualifying service-connected disabilities can receive SAH grants (up to $109,986) or SHA grants (up to $17,130) to build or modify homes for accessibility. These federal grants can be used anywhere in Pennsylvania in combination with VA home loans.
Free civil legal help for Scranton-area veterans through Legal Services Corporation grantees and the Stateside Legal veteran-facing directory. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, and housing.
HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Allentown veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.
State-operated long-term care facilities for eligible Pennsylvania veterans.
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Philadelphia, PA administer the Housing Choice Voucher used for HUD-VASH. Use HUD's official PHA contact list to find the right local PHA, request the veteran-priority waitlist, and confirm intake hours.
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Erie, PA administer the Housing Choice Voucher used for HUD-VASH. Use HUD's official PHA contact list to find the right local PHA, request the veteran-priority waitlist, and confirm intake hours.
SSVF grantee outreach for very low-income veteran families in Allentown who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. SSVF can fund rapid re-housing, temporary financial assistance, and case management.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Allentown-area emergency shelter, rent and utility assistance, and homeless veteran outreach. Local 2-1-1 specialists screen for veteran-specific programs (HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD) and connect callers to the nearest intake point.
HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Scranton veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Philadelphia-area emergency shelter, rent and utility assistance, and homeless veteran outreach. Local 2-1-1 specialists screen for veteran-specific programs (HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD) and connect callers to the nearest intake point.
Free civil legal help for Philadelphia-area veterans through Legal Services Corporation grantees and the Stateside Legal veteran-facing directory. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, and housing.
SSVF grantee outreach for very low-income veteran families in Philadelphia who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. SSVF can fund rapid re-housing, temporary financial assistance, and case management.
Local HUD-funded Continuum of Care coordinated-entry intake for Allentown-area veterans experiencing homelessness. CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.
HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Pittsburgh veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Scranton-area emergency shelter, rent and utility assistance, and homeless veteran outreach. Local 2-1-1 specialists screen for veteran-specific programs (HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD) and connect callers to the nearest intake point.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Harrisburg-area emergency shelter, rent and utility assistance, and homeless veteran outreach. Local 2-1-1 specialists screen for veteran-specific programs (HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD) and connect callers to the nearest intake point.
SSVF grantee outreach for very low-income veteran families in Erie who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. SSVF can fund rapid re-housing, temporary financial assistance, and case management.
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Pittsburgh, PA administer the Housing Choice Voucher used for HUD-VASH. Use HUD's official PHA contact list to find the right local PHA, request the veteran-priority waitlist, and confirm intake hours.
Free civil legal help for Harrisburg-area veterans through Legal Services Corporation grantees and the Stateside Legal veteran-facing directory. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, and housing.
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Allentown, PA administer the Housing Choice Voucher used for HUD-VASH. Use HUD's official PHA contact list to find the right local PHA, request the veteran-priority waitlist, and confirm intake hours.
Free civil legal help for Allentown-area veterans through Legal Services Corporation grantees and the Stateside Legal veteran-facing directory. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, and housing.
Recently verified housing resources serving Pennsylvania, ordered by most recent verification.
SSVF grantee outreach for very low-income veteran families in Scranton who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. SSVF can fund rapid re-housing, temporary financial assistance, and case management.
HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Erie veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.
SSVF grantee outreach for very low-income veteran families in Erie who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. SSVF can fund rapid re-housing, temporary financial assistance, and case management.
HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Scranton veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.
HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Harrisburg veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.
SSVF grantee outreach for very low-income veteran families in Harrisburg who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. SSVF can fund rapid re-housing, temporary financial assistance, and case management.
