Cherry Grove Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 Altoona, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Cherry Grove Apts. is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Altoona, PA with 75 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $452/month on average.
75
total units
97%
occupancy
$452
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 400 E Walnut Ave, Altoona, PA 16601 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,743/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,229/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 67% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 19% |
How to apply at Cherry Grove Apts.
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 400 E 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 (~$452/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waupalani Apartments §811 | Altoona | 0.8 km |
| Chatham Mews LIHTCPB Section 8 | Altoona | 1.1 km |
| Twin Mountain Apartments §811 | Altoona | 1.4 km |
| Town Hall Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Altoona | 1.4 km |
| 1015 Lexington Ave LIHTCPB Section 8 | Altoona | 1.4 km |
| Keith Hill Top Terrace LIHTC | Altoona | 2 km |
| Station Square Apartments PB Section 8 | Altoona | 2.4 km |
| Marian House Manor PB Section 8 | Altoona | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Cherry Grove Apts. have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Cherry Grove Apts.?
Residents report average rents near $452/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 Cherry Grove Apts.?
Contact the management office at 400 E 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.