Coopersdale Public Housing Johnstown, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Coopersdale is a Public Housing community in Johnstown, PA with 121 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $154/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 6 months.
121
total units
93%
occupancy
$154
avg resident rent
6 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 255 Cooper Ave, Johnstown, PA 15906 Map → |
| Average household income | $6,048/yr |
| Average personal income | $2,116/yr |
| People per unit | 2.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 27% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 92% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 5% |
How to apply at Coopersdale
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 255 Cooper Ave, Johnstown; 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 (~$154/mo average here).
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- Fulton I Connor Towers Public Housing
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- Prospect Homes Public Housing
- Garden Terrace Apts PB Section 8
- Oakhurst Homes Public Housing
- Luxor Gardens Belmont Heights PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chandler School Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Johnstown | 1.4 km |
| Chandler School Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Johnstown | 1.4 km |
| Valley Pike Manor PB Section 8 | Johnstown | 5.8 km |
| Laurel Wood Apartments PB Section 8 | Johnstown | 6.5 km |
| Roxbury Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Johnstown | 6.7 km |
| Robindale Heights Complex PB Section 8 | Seward | 9.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Johnstown
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Coopersdale have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Coopersdale?
Residents report average rents near $154/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 Coopersdale?
Contact the management office at 255 Cooper Ave in Johnstown. 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.