Program: Combined · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 709 · Households served: 610 · Occupancy: 86% · ZIP codes served: 35
The Centre County Housing Authority operates a combined program, administering 709 Section 8 vouchers and serving 610 households. With an occupancy rate of 86%, the authority does not manage any public housing units, making it a voucher-only agency. This focus on vouchers allows the authority to provide rental assistance to a significant number of families in need.
Among the 83 housing authorities in Pennsylvania that administer Section 8 vouchers, the Centre County Housing Authority ranks 34th in terms of voucher size. This places it in the middle tier of voucher providers within the state, indicating a substantial but not overwhelming presence. The authority's 709 vouchers contribute significantly to the region's affordable housing landscape, supporting a considerable number of households in Centre County.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,290 to $1,670, with an average of $1,346. This is slightly below the state average of $1,363. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 16865 at $1,670, while the lowest is in ZIP code 16820 at $1,290.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16666 | $1,070 | $1,080 | $1,270 | $1,590 | $1,680 |
| 16677 | $1,070 | $1,080 | $1,270 | $1,590 | $1,680 |
| 16686 | $1,070 | $1,080 | $1,270 | $1,590 | $1,680 |
| 16801 | $1,380 | $1,390 | $1,670 | $2,150 | $2,190 |
| 16802 | $1,410 | $1,420 | $1,700 | $2,190 | $2,230 |
| 16803 | $1,430 | $1,440 | $1,730 | $2,230 | $2,270 |
| 16820 | $1,190 | $1,190 | $1,430 | $1,840 | $1,880 |
| 16822 | $1,070 | $1,080 | $1,270 | $1,590 | $1,690 |
| 16823 | $1,100 | $1,110 | $1,330 | $1,710 | $1,750 |
| 16826 | $1,070 | $1,080 | $1,270 | $1,590 | $1,680 |
| 16827 | $1,330 | $1,330 | $1,600 | $2,060 | $2,100 |
| 16828 | $1,070 | $1,080 | $1,290 | $1,660 | $1,700 |
| 16829 | $1,070 | $1,080 | $1,270 | $1,590 | $1,680 |
| 16832 | $1,070 | $1,080 | $1,270 | $1,590 | $1,680 |
| 16835 | $1,110 | $1,120 | $1,320 | $1,650 | $1,740 |
| 16841 | $1,070 | $1,080 | $1,270 | $1,590 | $1,680 |
| 16844 | $1,070 | $1,080 | $1,270 | $1,590 | $1,680 |
| 16845 | $1,070 | $1,080 | $1,270 | $1,590 | $1,680 |
| 16851 | $1,340 | $1,350 | $1,620 | $2,090 | $2,130 |
| 16852 | $1,070 | $1,080 | $1,270 | $1,590 | $1,680 |
| 16853 | $1,140 | $1,140 | $1,370 | $1,760 | $1,800 |
| 16854 | $1,070 | $1,080 | $1,270 | $1,590 | $1,680 |
| 16856 | $1,100 | $1,110 | $1,330 | $1,710 | $1,750 |
| 16859 | $1,070 | $1,080 | $1,270 | $1,590 | $1,680 |
| 16860 | $1,090 | $1,120 | $1,360 | $1,760 | $1,790 |
| 16864 | $1,070 | $1,080 | $1,270 | $1,590 | $1,680 |
| 16865 | $1,260 | $1,280 | $1,510 | $1,890 | $2,020 |
| 16866 | $1,070 | $1,080 | $1,270 | $1,590 | $1,680 |
| 16868 | $1,380 | $1,390 | $1,670 | $2,150 | $2,190 |
| 16870 | $1,070 | $1,080 | $1,270 | $1,590 | $1,680 |
| 16872 | $1,070 | $1,080 | $1,290 | $1,660 | $1,700 |
| 16874 | $1,070 | $1,080 | $1,270 | $1,590 | $1,680 |
| 16875 | $1,070 | $1,080 | $1,270 | $1,590 | $1,680 |
| 16877 | $1,080 | $1,130 | $1,310 | $1,770 | $2,010 |
| 16882 | $1,070 | $1,100 | $1,290 | $1,680 | $1,800 |
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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