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Centre County Housing Authority
Centre County Housing Authority is based in Bellefonte, Centre County, PA and administers 709 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code PA088. Program type: Combined. Households served: 610. Occupancy: 86%. ZIP codes served: 35.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
| Public housing | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Centre County Housing Authority
121 Beaver Farm Ln, Bellefonte, PA 16823
Phone: (814) 355-6965
Official website: centrecountyhousingauthority.com
Email updates
About Centre County Housing Authority
Overview
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.
Scale and standing
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.
Rent standards in the area it covers
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.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
- State College, PA
- Aaronsburg, PA
- Beech Creek, PA
- Bellefonte, PA
- Blanchard, PA
- Boalsburg, PA
- Centre Hall, PA
- Clarence, PA
- Coburn, PA
- Howard, PA
- Julian, PA
- Karthaus, PA
- Lemont, PA
- Madisonburg, PA
- Milesburg, PA
- Millheim, PA
- Mingoville, PA
- Moshannon, PA
- Munson, PA
- Orviston, PA
- Osceola mills, PA
- Pennsylvania fur, PA
- Philipsburg, PA
- Port Matilda, PA
- Rebersburg, PA
- Sandy ridge, PA
- Snow Shoe, PA
- Spring Mills, PA
- Tyrone, PA
- University park, PA
- Warriors mark, PA
- Woodward, PA
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.