Program: Low-Rent · Public housing units: 36 · Section 8 vouchers: 0 · Households served: 34 · Occupancy: 94% · ZIP codes served: 15
The Altoona Housing Authority operates 36 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 34 households with a 94% occupancy rate. The authority's program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options within Eau Claire County.
The Altoona Housing Authority ranks second among the three authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. Its peers include the Eau Claire County Housing Authority, which administers 368 Section 8 vouchers, and the Eau Claire Housing Authority, which, like Altoona, does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. Despite its smaller size, Altoona plays a significant role in providing low-rent housing within the community.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $990 to $1,370, with an average of $1,094. This is slightly below the state average of $1,171. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 54742 at $1,370, while the lowest is in ZIP code 54741 at $990.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54701 | $1,040 | $1,040 | $1,290 | $1,740 | $1,740 |
| 54703 | $1,030 | $1,030 | $1,280 | $1,720 | $1,730 |
| 54720 | $1,170 | $1,170 | $1,450 | $1,950 | $1,960 |
| 54722 | $850 | $870 | $1,070 | $1,430 | $1,430 |
| 54726 | $850 | $870 | $1,070 | $1,430 | $1,430 |
| 54727 | $880 | $880 | $1,090 | $1,470 | $1,470 |
| 54729 | $1,010 | $1,020 | $1,260 | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| 54738 | $840 | $870 | $1,070 | $1,430 | $1,430 |
| 54739 | $940 | $950 | $1,200 | $1,610 | $1,880 |
| 54741 | $840 | $870 | $1,070 | $1,430 | $1,430 |
| 54742 | $1,110 | $1,110 | $1,380 | $1,860 | $1,860 |
| 54755 | $840 | $870 | $1,070 | $1,430 | $1,590 |
| 54758 | $840 | $870 | $1,070 | $1,430 | $1,430 |
| 54768 | $840 | $870 | $1,070 | $1,430 | $1,430 |
| 54770 | $840 | $870 | $1,070 | $1,430 | $1,430 |
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area:
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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