Chateau of Altoona Walnut & Towne PB Section 8 Altoona, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Chateau of Altoona Walnut & Towne is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Altoona, PA with 39 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $392/month on average.
39
total units
100%
occupancy
$392
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 2701 Walnut Ave, Altoona, PA 16601 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,358/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,880/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 66% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 87% |
| One-bedroom share | 58% |
How to apply at Chateau of Altoona Walnut & Towne
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 2701 Walnut 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 (~$392/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Union Avenue Apartments §811 | Altoona | 1.4 km |
| 1500 19th St LIHTCPB Section 8 | Altoona | 1.4 km |
| Station Square Apartments PB Section 8 | Altoona | 2 km |
| Marian House Manor PB Section 8 | Altoona | 2 km |
| 109 S 16th St LIHTCPB Section 8 | Altoona | 2 km |
| 2135 19th St LIHTCPB Section 8 | Altoona | 2.2 km |
| Keith Hill Top Terrace LIHTC | Altoona | 2.4 km |
| Woodrow Wilson Gardens §202 Senior | Altoona | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Chateau of Altoona Walnut & Towne 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 Chateau of Altoona Walnut & Towne?
Residents report average rents near $392/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 Chateau of Altoona Walnut & Towne?
Contact the management office at 2701 Walnut 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.