Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Altoona, PA

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Blair County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2023 in Altoona, PA.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2023Median Family Income2023 Yearly Income Limit2023 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Blair County, PA$81,100Very Low Income (50%)$34,750$38,600$41,700$44,800$47,900
Extremely Low Income (30%)$24,860$30,000$35,140$40,280$45,420
Low Income (80%) $55,600$61,750$66,700$71,650$76,600

HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Altoona, PA

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Altoona, PA. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Altoona, PA Blair County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$677Estimated $203.10 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$829Estimated $248.70 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1025Estimated $307.50 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1124Estimated $337.20 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Altoona, PA

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Keith Hill Top Terrace

1318 19th Ave
Altoona, PA - 16601
Total Apartment Units: 45

1015 Lexington Ave

1015 Lexington Ave
Altoona, PA - 16601
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1989
Family Apartments: YES

109 S 16th St

109 S 16th St
Altoona, PA - 16602
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1989
Family Apartments: YES

2135 19th St

2135 19th St
Altoona, PA - 16601
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1989
Family Apartments: YES

Penn Alto

1130 13th Ave
Altoona, PA - 16601
Total Apartment Units: 150
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 150
1 Bedroom apartments 99
2 Bedroom apartments 13
Years In Service Since: 1989
Family Apartments: YES

Town Hall Apartments

1100 13th Ave
Altoona, PA - 16601
Total Apartment Units: 6
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 6
2 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 1989
Family Apartments: YES

1500 19th St

1500 19th St
Altoona, PA - 16601
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
2 Bedroom apartments 1
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1993
Family Apartments: YES

Lexington Park


Altoona, PA - 16603
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
1 Bedroom apartments 3
2 Bedroom apartments 18
3 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 1993
Family Apartments: YES

Charles E Wolf Apartments

1501 11th Ave
Altoona, PA - 16601
Total Apartment Units: 90
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 90
1 Bedroom apartments 60
2 Bedroom apartments 30
Years In Service Since: 1999

Chatham Mews

200 Lexington Ave
Altoona, PA - 16601
Total Apartment Units: 11
4 Bedroom apartments 11
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Cherry Grove Apartments

East Walnut St
Altoona, PA - 16601
Total Apartment Units: 76
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 76
1 Bedroom apartments 14
2 Bedroom apartments 36
3 Bedroom apartments 26
Years In Service Since: 2018
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Altoona, PA

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Blair County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Union Avenue

1911 Union Avenue
Altoona, PA - 16602
Phone: (814) 944-1348
Total Apartment Units: 11
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Woodrow Wilson Gardens

409 Eveningtide Ave
Altoona, PA - 16602
Phone: (814) 944-6221
Total Apartment Units: 50
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Waupalani Apts.

400 22nd Ave
Altoona, PA - 16601
Phone: (814) 949-2699
Total Apartment Units: 9
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Chateau Of Altoona

2701 Walnut Avenue
Altoona, PA - 16601
Phone: (814) 944-1348
Total Apartment Units: 39
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Twin Mountain Apts.

301 E Crawford Ave
Altoona, PA - 16602
Phone: (814) 949-2699
Total Apartment Units: 16
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Station Square Apts.

807 13th Street
Altoona, PA - 16602
Phone: (814) 943-0267
Total Apartment Units: 40
Type of Listing: HUD Held

Marian House Manor

1408 Fourth Ave
Altoona, PA - 16602
Phone: (814) 942-5018
Total Apartment Units: 22
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Ida Towers

1010 12th St
Altoona, PA - 16601
Phone: (814) 944-9466
Total Apartment Units: 126
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Altoona Evergreen Manor Ii

5919 Evergreen Court
Altoona, PA - 16602
Phone: (814) 944-4160
Total Apartment Units: 74
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Altoona Evergreen Manor I

5919 Evergreen Court
Altoona, PA - 16602
Phone: (814) 944-4160
Total Apartment Units: 85
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Cherry Grove

400 E Walnut Ave
Altoona, PA - 16601
Phone: (814) 944-6385
Total Apartment Units: 76
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Blair Commons

623 Lehigh Lane
Altoona, PA - 16602
Phone: (814) 949-2699
Total Apartment Units: 4
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Blair Tower

1600 8th Ave
Altoona, PA - 16602
Phone: (814) 946-5453
Total Apartment Units: 100
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Logan Hills

1201 South 27th Street
Altoona, PA - 16602
Phone: (814) 944-2551
Total Apartment Units: 212
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in PA?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.