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Housing Authority of the County of Luzerne

250 1st Ave, Kingston, PA, 18704 · ~2,474 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Kingston, PA (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.

Who this agency serves

Housing Authority of the County of Luzerne served 2,112 households across 2,474 units (85% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.9 people, an average annual income of $19,774, and pays an average of $457 per month toward rent.

Households served
2,112 of 2,474 units
Avg. household income
$19,774
Avg. rent paid by household
$457
Avg. household size
1.9 people
Households with children
32%
Head of household 62+
43%
Head of household with a disability
41%
Avg. wait to move in
16 months

Unit mix: 47% 1-bedroom, 23% 2-bedroom, 30% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 3 developments with an average score of 91 (High Performer).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
FAIRVIEW PARK-MOUNTAIN TKingston95 High PerformerUPCSNov 2022
LEE PARK TOWERSHanover Township91 High PerformerNSPIREApr 2025
EXETER GARDENSDuryea88 StandardNSPIREJan 2026

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Housing Authority of the County of Luzerne directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

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