Program: Combined · Public housing units: 175 · Section 8 vouchers: 230 · Households served: 387 · Occupancy: 95% · ZIP codes served: 15
The Housing Authority of the County of Elk operates 175 public housing units and administers 230 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 387 households. With an occupancy rate of 95%, the authority offers both public housing and voucher programs, making it a combined program type.
The Housing Authority of the County of Elk ranks 68th in the state of Pennsylvania in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers administered, out of 83 authorities. This places it in the middle tier of voucher providers within the state, reflecting its significant role in providing housing assistance to the community.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $970 to $1360, with an average of $1035. This is lower than the state average of $1363. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 15831 at $1360, while the lowest is in ZIP code 15853 at $970.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15821 | $780 | $880 | $1,060 | $1,370 | $1,420 |
| 15823 | $740 | $870 | $1,010 | $1,330 | $1,360 |
| 15827 | $780 | $920 | $1,060 | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| 15831 | $1,010 | $1,190 | $1,370 | $1,790 | $1,800 |
| 15832 | $820 | $860 | $1,110 | $1,390 | $1,520 |
| 15841 | $780 | $920 | $1,060 | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| 15845 | $750 | $880 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,340 |
| 15846 | $1,010 | $1,190 | $1,370 | $1,790 | $1,800 |
| 15853 | $750 | $880 | $1,020 | $1,330 | $1,340 |
| 15857 | $750 | $880 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,340 |
| 15860 | $730 | $830 | $1,040 | $1,330 | $1,480 |
| 15868 | $780 | $920 | $1,060 | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| 15870 | $750 | $880 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,340 |
| 16734 | $980 | $1,150 | $1,330 | $1,740 | $1,750 |
| 16735 | $750 | $890 | $1,010 | $1,240 | $1,520 |
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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