PAHousingSearch.com is a free, online rental and homeownership service that links people who need housing with the housing they need. We hope it helps you make a more informed decision when exploring your housing options.

This web resource provides...

  • FREE searching and listing of rental housing and resources for homeownership

  • Detailed listings that can include pictures, maps, eligibility requirements (if applicable), and information about nearby amenities such as hospitals and schools

  • Simple and detailed search options that are easy to use

  • Helpful tools, including an affordability calculator, rental checklist, and information about renters' rights and responsibilities

  • 24/7 access online and support from a toll-free, bilingual call center, available at 1-877-428-8844, Mon - Fri, 9:00 am - 8:00 pm EDT.

  • Housing information that is updated daily to keep it relevant

  • A resource for families displaced during times of disaster

Quick Start Housing and Services Information for Montgomery County, PA!

This information is provided through a partnership with PHFA and the Inglis Self Determination Housing of PA— Regional Housing Coordinator Program. It is intended to be an initial resource to housing services; therefore, it is not an all-inclusive document. We encourage the use of PA 211 for additional information.

Moving Cost Calculator

Rental Checklist

The Montgomery County Housing Authority (MCHA), in partnership with community organizations, agencies and local governments, provides housing and homeownership opportunities for low and moderate income persons and families. More Information: https://www.montcoha.org/

811 Project Rental Assistance (PRA) Program

The 811 Project Rental Assistance (PRA) program is a statewide housing subsidy program specifically for people with disabilities. SDHP collaborates with Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) and Department of Human Services (DHS) to administer the waiting list and to provide education, technical assistance, and outreach to fill the 400 units committed to the 811 PRA program throughout Pennsylvania.

The 811 PRA program prioritizes its waiting list in the following Priority Populations and their living situations:

  1. Institutionalized, but able to live in the community in permanent supportive housing,

  2. At-risk of institutionalization with no permanent supportive housing, and

  3. Congregate Care and desires to live in community.

The 811 PRA Program Eligibility:

  1. Priority Populations, 

  2. Individuals must be 18-61 at the time of lease up, 

  3. Individuals must have a disability,

  4. Individuals must be MA eligible,

  5. Individuals must be at or below 30% Area Median Income, and

  6. Certain criminal histories will make individuals ineligible.

Information & Referral Requests

Regional Housing Coordinators are available to assist service providers in identifying local, regional, and statewide resources for their consumers. RHC’s are well connected across the Commonwealth and will be able to assist in finding the most appropriate resources. We offer this resource and information sharing in an easy to use online request form (link opens in new window).