Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs - Housing Programs
The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs administers Pennsylvania-specific veteran housing programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.
Eligibility (general guidance)
Open to Pennsylvania veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness; some programs also serve very low-income veteran families. Confirm specific requirements on the official site or with an accredited Veterans Service Officer.
How to reach them
- Call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-424-383824/7 — connects veterans who are homeless or at risk with local help.
- Serves all of Pennsylvania
Next step
See every Pennsylvania program for this need, how they fit together, and what to try first.
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Source: Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, the official Pennsylvania state veterans agency. Details can change; confirm directly with the program.
More verified resources in Pennsylvania
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.
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 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.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Pittsburgh-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.