Housing authoritiesPAALTOONA HOUSING AUTHORITY
ALTOONA HOUSING AUTHORITY
ALTOONA HOUSING AUTHORITY is based in Altoona, Blair County, PA and administers 995 Section 8 vouchers and 525 public housing units.
HUD PHA code PA031. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,188. Occupancy: 81%. ZIP codes served: 20.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15946 | $830 | $860 | $1,030 | $1,410 | $1,540 |
| 16601 | $790 | $940 | $1,130 | $1,450 | $1,680 |
| 16602 | $780 | $930 | $1,120 | $1,440 | $1,660 |
| 16613 | $910 | $980 | $1,180 | $1,590 | $1,700 |
| 16617 | $800 | $960 | $1,150 | $1,480 | $1,710 |
| 16625 | $830 | $960 | $1,170 | $1,500 | $1,750 |
| 16631 | $780 | $910 | $1,110 | $1,420 | $1,650 |
| 16635 | $890 | $1,060 | $1,270 | $1,630 | $1,880 |
| 16636 | $1,080 | $1,140 | $1,380 | $1,860 | $2,000 |
| 16637 | $850 | $1,020 | $1,220 | $1,570 | $1,810 |
| 16641 | $840 | $860 | $1,030 | $1,420 | $1,540 |
| 16648 | $910 | $1,080 | $1,300 | $1,670 | $1,930 |
| 16655 | $740 | $860 | $1,030 | $1,320 | $1,540 |
| 16662 | $770 | $900 | $1,090 | $1,400 | $1,620 |
| 16665 | $830 | $980 | $1,180 | $1,510 | $1,750 |
| 16673 | $800 | $940 | $1,140 | $1,460 | $1,700 |
| 16682 | $820 | $950 | $1,160 | $1,480 | $1,730 |
| 16684 | $740 | $880 | $1,050 | $1,350 | $1,560 |
| 16686 | $1,070 | $1,080 | $1,270 | $1,590 | $1,680 |
| 16693 | $730 | $860 | $1,030 | $1,320 | $1,540 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
ALTOONA HOUSING AUTHORITY
2700 Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602
Phone: (814) 949-2000
Official website: altoonahousing.org
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About ALTOONA HOUSING AUTHORITY
Overview
The Altoona Housing Authority operates 525 public housing units and administers 995 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,188 households. With an occupancy rate of 81%, the authority runs a combined program, offering both public housing and voucher assistance to residents in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
Scale and standing
The Altoona Housing Authority ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the Altoona area. It holds the 25th position in terms of voucher size among the 83 housing authorities in Pennsylvania. The Housing Authority of the County of Blair, which administers 505 Section 8 vouchers, is a notable peer in the region.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the Altoona area ranges from $970 to $1,530, with an average of $1,157. This is below the state average of $1,363. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 16636 at $1,530, while the lowest is in ZIP code 16693 at $970.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF BLAIRHollidaysburg, PA, 505 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.