Housing Specialist
Contact Information
220 Main Street, Unit 1
Towanda, PA 18848
(located on 2nd floor, parking lot level)
Mary Sturdevant, Housing Specialist
Phone: (570) 265-1760
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bradfordcountyhousing
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.*
CLOSED ALL MAJOR HOLIDAYS
*Appointments are required.
Department Description:
Works with clients, caseworkers, provider agencies and individuals from housing authorities/corporations, developers, and landlords in Bradford/Sullivan Counties to assist individuals and families with securing and/or keeping stable, permanent housing, as well as to develop new affordable housing options.
Boards & Committees:
Local Housing Options Team (LHOT)
Criminal Justice Advisory Board (CJAB)
Regional Housing Advisory Board (RHAB)
Bradford County Housing Initiative (BCHI)
Building Outreach Opportunities, Inc.
The Local Housing Options Team (LHOT) is a group of local stakeholders consisting of landlords, public housing officials, social service agencies, and tenants who have a vested interest in addressing the housing needs of Bradford & Sullivan county residents. The meetings are held the 4th Tuesday, every other month from 2-3 p.m. in the large conference room at Bradford County Human Services.
Individuals who are interested in attending should RSVP by contacting the Mental Health Secretary at: mhsecretary@bradfordco.org
2024 Meeting Schedule
February 27th
April 30th
June 25th
August 27th
October 29th
December – Special meeting for Point in Time (TBA)
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Due to a lack of available funds, Bradford County Human Services has stopped accepting new applications for the ERAP program. Individuals with a pending eviction or utility disconnect notice, or those who are homeless without a safe place to stay tonight should call (570) 265-1760 during normal business hours to complete a coordinated entry intake. If you leave a message, an entry specialist will return your call by the end of the next business day. Outside of normal business hours, individuals may call 211 or toll free (855) 567-5341 for screening and referral to an agency that may be able to assist.
*To ensure housing stability, it is this agency’s policy that households may be required to work with other agencies as a condition of receiving assistance.
Please click HERE for a listing of local resources that may be able to assist with housing stability and other related needs.
