Housing Authority of the City of Erie
Housing Authority of the City of Erie

It's About People

It's not just about housing, mortar, and bricks. It's about education, jobs, recreation, health, and a whole host of services we provide for our residents. It’s about people.

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Department of Housing and Urban Development Officials visit Housing Authority of the City of Erie

HUD Regional Administrator Matthew Heckles and Pittsburgh Field Office Director Michael Horvath visited Erie To meet with Housing Authority of the City of Erie Board Members and staff and to tour Housing Authority properties.

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HACE Announces the Retirement of Executive Director Michael R. Fraley

HACE announces the retirement of Executive Director Michael R. Fraley, marking the culmination of a remarkable 25-year tenure with the organization. Fraley's retirement, effective June 7, 2024, caps off a distinguished career spanning over three decades of service to the community.

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2023 Annual Report

The Housing Authority of the City of Erie (HACE) Board of Commissioners approved the 2023 Annual Report.

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2024 Goals and Objectives

Housing Authority of the City of Erie (HACE) 2024 Goals and Objectives approved by HACE Board of Commissioners at January 22nd, 2024 Board Meeting.

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Free Tax Prep Service

The Housing Authority of the City and the John E. Horan Garden Apartments Multi-Cultural Resource Center are partnering to provide a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) to Public Housing residents and HCV/Section 8 participants making under $60,000. The VITA program is located at 730 Tacoma Road and will operate from January 29th to April 15th.

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The Housing Authority of the City of Erie (HACE) exists to provide safe, decent, and affordable housing for lower-income families, elderly and persons with disabilities; and to foster among the residents we serve economic self-sufficiency, and a sense of community and pride in the neighborhoods where they reside.

It’s not just about housing, mortar, and bricks. It’s about education, jobs, recreation, health, and a whole host of services we provide for our residents. It’s about people.

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Erie County Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Erie County Department of Human Services has announced the Rental Assistance Program.

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Housing Opportunities

HACE Rental Properties

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Housing Choice Voucher Apartments

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Are You Eligible for Housing?

It's easy to find out and easy to apply.

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Recent News

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Department of Housing and Urban Development Officials visit Housing Authority of the City of Erie

HUD Regional Administrator Matthew Heckles and Pittsburgh Field Office Director Michael Horvath visited Erie To meet with Housing Authority of the City of Erie Board Members and staff and to tour Housing Authority properties. Part of their day was spent meeting with Mayor Schember and his administrative team. The HUD officials toured the John E. […]

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Housing Authority of the City of Erie Announces Retirement of Executive Director Michael R. Fraley after 25 Years of Dedicated Service

The Housing Authority of the City of Erie (HACE) announces the retirement of Executive Director Michael R. Fraley, marking the culmination of a remarkable 25-year tenure with the organization. Fraley’s retirement, effective June 7, 2024, caps off a distinguished career spanning over three decades of service to the community. The HACE Board of Commissioners expresses […]

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2023 Annual Report

The Housing Authority of the City of Erie (HACE) Board of Commissioners approved the 2023 Annual Report. For more information or questions contact the Housing Authority at 814-452-2425 or send your questions or comments to fraleym@hace.org. Download the 2023 Annual Report

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Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence Recognizes Tamara Johnson

Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence recognizes SafeNet Domestic Violence Caseworker Tamara Johnson who has been a partner with the Housing Authority of the City of Erie to provide Domestic Violence Counseling to HACE residents for the past 18 years. SafeNet as an organization has provided Domestic Violence Casework and support services for the past 29 […]

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