How to Apply: Housing Application

Thank you for your interest in our housing programs and properties. York Housing Authority has changed the way you apply.  All applications are accepted on line, with a new software.  When you click on the link below you will be directed to a secure site.

To apply for a Public Housing or Section 8 waiting list you will need to create an account once you have clicked on  Online Application, you will be directed to our new online application process.  On the next screen you will have a Welcome to York Housing Authority Live, in the upper right corner you will see several log in options.  For new applicants you will select Applicant Login, where you will begin the process of setting up an account.  You will need to have an email address to create an account.  You will select that you do not have a registration code to move forward in creating an account.

You will need to REGISTER an account, this is FREE and will only take you a few minutes.  

You will need the following information:

A valid email address to create an account

Full Names of all Household Members

Date of Birth for all members

Social Security number for all household members

Income information for all household members 

Please do not complete a new application if  you already have an application on file with York Housing Authority for any of the Public Housing or Section 8 waiting list, you will receive a letter in the mail from York Housing Authority with a registration code.  This will allow you to set up an account.  Letters will be mailed in small amounts over the next few months.  You will then be able to update your application information.

To learn more about any of our wait lists and what would best suit your family and needs  Waiting lists .

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