Mission Statement
The Mission of the Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin is to provide eligible families with safe, decent, and affordable housing opportunities as they strive to achieve self-sufficiency and improve the quality of their lives. Furthermore, the Housing Authority will endeavor to provide accessible facilities to persons with disabilities. The Housing Authority is committed to operating in an efficient, ethical, and professional manner as well as creating and maintaining partnerships with its clients and appropriate community agencies.
History
The Housing Authority has come a long way since its creation in 1959. At its core, the Housing Authority’s mission has always been to provide affordable housing to lower income persons. Initially, housing assistance was provided exclusively through the Public Housing Program. Lang Manor was the first Public Housing development opened in 1963, followed by the construction of 15 other Public Housing buildings and developments through 1986. There are now a total of 725 units.
In addition to the Public Housing Program, the Housing Authority implemented the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Rental Assistance Program in the mid 1970s. Over time, the Authority gradually increased the size of the HCV Program. Today, the Authority is authorized to assist more than 1,072 families.
Board Members/Meetings
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
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Chairman |
Thomas J. Ward, Jr. |
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Vice Chairman |
William Roberts Jr. |
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Assistant Secretary |
Elizabeth Bryant |
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Treasurer |
George Connor |
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Assistant Treasurer |
Doug Brown |
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Secretary |
Leah Eppinger, AICP |
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Solicitor |
Thomas P. Gacki, Esq., Law Office of Thomas P. Gacki |
BOARD MEETINGS
Board Meetings are held in the Board Room of the Housing Authority’s main office building in Steelton. Meetings typically start at 10 A.M. every 2nd Tuesday of the month; on rare occasions when the time and/or dates are changed, the new time and date will be noted on this page and published in The Patriot News in advance.
Board Meetings are open for the public to attend.
BOARD MEETING AGENDA
Housing Authority
Board Meeting Minutes
February 13, 2024 (Cancelled)
Incorporation
The Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin (HACD) is a non-profit, public agency incorporated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania under the Housing Authority Law of 1937 for the purpose of providing decent, safe, and affordable living environments that foster stability, independence and self-sufficiency for low income residents of Dauphin County.
Press Releases
May 6, 2020 - Housing Authority Donates $15,000 to Central Pennsylvania Food Bank
December 8, 2023 - HCV Waitlist Opening