Blair Tower PB Section 8 Altoona, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Blair Tower is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Altoona, PA with 100 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $465/month on average.
100
total units
97%
occupancy
$465
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1600 8th Ave, Altoona, PA 16602 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,889/yr |
| Average personal income | $19,148/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 17% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 41% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 87% |
| One-bedroom share | 93% |
How to apply at Blair Tower
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 1600 8th Ave, Altoona; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$465/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Union Avenue Apartments §811 | Altoona | 0.8 km |
| 1500 19th St LIHTCPB Section 8 | Altoona | 0.8 km |
| Town Hall Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Altoona | 1.1 km |
| 1015 Lexington Ave LIHTCPB Section 8 | Altoona | 1.1 km |
| Keith Hill Top Terrace LIHTC | Altoona | 1.4 km |
| Chatham Mews LIHTCPB Section 8 | Altoona | 1.4 km |
| Chateau of Altoona Walnut & Towne PB Section 8 | Altoona | 2 km |
| Twin Mountain Apartments §811 | Altoona | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Blair Tower have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Blair Tower?
Residents report average rents near $465/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Blair Tower?
Contact the management office at 1600 8th Ave in Altoona. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.