Housing authoritiesPAHOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF JEFFERSON
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF JEFFERSON
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF JEFFERSON is based in Punxsutawney, Jefferson County, PA and administers 320 Section 8 vouchers and 287 public housing units.
HUD PHA code PA061. Program type: Combined. Households served: 519. Occupancy: 86%. ZIP codes served: 30.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Opening soon | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Opening soon | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15711 | $800 | $910 | $1,150 | $1,480 | $1,630 |
| 15715 | $710 | $810 | $1,020 | $1,310 | $1,450 |
| 15730 | $750 | $850 | $1,070 | $1,360 | $1,540 |
| 15733 | $750 | $860 | $1,080 | $1,390 | $1,540 |
| 15744 | $710 | $810 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,450 |
| 15764 | $750 | $860 | $1,080 | $1,390 | $1,540 |
| 15767 | $750 | $860 | $1,080 | $1,390 | $1,540 |
| 15770 | $710 | $810 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,450 |
| 15772 | $880 | $1,030 | $1,210 | $1,670 | $1,820 |
| 15776 | $710 | $810 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,450 |
| 15778 | $730 | $810 | $1,030 | $1,310 | $1,500 |
| 15780 | $710 | $810 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,450 |
| 15781 | $750 | $860 | $1,080 | $1,390 | $1,540 |
| 15784 | $790 | $860 | $1,090 | $1,360 | $1,640 |
| 15801 | $760 | $840 | $1,060 | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| 15823 | $740 | $870 | $1,010 | $1,330 | $1,360 |
| 15824 | $720 | $830 | $1,040 | $1,330 | $1,470 |
| 15825 | $710 | $810 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,450 |
| 15828 | $740 | $860 | $1,030 | $1,330 | $1,490 |
| 15829 | $750 | $840 | $1,060 | $1,330 | $1,560 |
| 15840 | $860 | $980 | $1,230 | $1,580 | $1,740 |
| 15847 | $710 | $810 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,450 |
| 15851 | $710 | $810 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,450 |
| 15853 | $750 | $880 | $1,020 | $1,330 | $1,340 |
| 15860 | $730 | $830 | $1,040 | $1,330 | $1,480 |
| 15863 | $740 | $840 | $1,060 | $1,360 | $1,510 |
| 15864 | $810 | $880 | $1,120 | $1,390 | $1,690 |
| 15865 | $710 | $810 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,450 |
| 16222 | $710 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,350 | $1,420 |
| 16240 | $730 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,290 | $1,500 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF JEFFERSON
201 N Jefferson St, Punxsutawney, PA 15767
Phone: (814) 938-7140
Official website: jeffcoha.com
Email updates
About HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF JEFFERSON
Overview
The Housing Authority of the County of Jefferson operates 287 public housing units and administers 320 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 519 households. With an occupancy rate of 86%, the authority runs a combined program, providing both housing units and rental assistance to residents in Jefferson County.
Scale and standing
Among the 83 housing authorities in Pennsylvania, the Housing Authority of the County of Jefferson ranks 60th in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers. This places it in the middle tier of voucher providers within the state, offering significant support to local families while maintaining a manageable scale of operations.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Jefferson County ranges from $970 to $1,180, with an average of $1,011. This is lower than the state average of $1,363. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 15772 at $1,180, while the lowest is in ZIP code 15770 at $970.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
- Anita, PA
- Big run, PA
- Brockport, PA
- Brockway, PA
- Clarington, PA
- Coolspring, PA
- Corsica, PA
- Dayton, PA
- De lancey, PA
- Du bois, PA
- Falls creek, PA
- Hamilton, PA
- Hazen, PA
- Knox dale, PA
- Mayport, PA
- Oliveburg, PA
- Punxsutawney, PA
- Reynoldsville, PA
- Ridgway, PA
- Ringgold, PA
- Rossiter, PA
- Sigel, PA
- Sprankle mills, PA
- Stump creek, PA
- Summerville, PA
- Sykesville, PA
- Timblin, PA
- Valier, PA
- Walston, PA
- Worthville, PA
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.