Fairview Hills Public Housing Altoona, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Fairview Hills is a Public Housing community in Altoona, PA with 150 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $448/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 6 months.
150
total units
95%
occupancy
$448
avg resident rent
6 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 220 E Cherry Ave, Altoona, PA 16601 Map → |
| Average household income | $23,128/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,166/yr |
| People per unit | 2.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 56% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 78% |
| One-bedroom share | 7% |
How to apply at Fairview Hills
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 220 E Cherry 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 (~$448/mo average here).
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- Penn Alto LIHTCPB Section 8
- Blair Tower PB Section 8
- Charles E Wolf Apts LIHTC
- Cherry Grove Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8
- Ida Towers PB Section 8
- Altoona Evergreen Manor I PB Section 8
- Altoona Evergreen Manor Ii PB Section 8
- Woodrow Wilson Gardens §202 Senior
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Twin Mountain Apartments §811 | Altoona | 2 km |
| 2135 19th St LIHTCPB Section 8 | Altoona | 2 km |
| Station Square Apartments PB Section 8 | Altoona | 2.2 km |
| Marian House Manor PB Section 8 | Altoona | 2.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Fairview Hills 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 Fairview Hills?
Residents report average rents near $448/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 Fairview Hills?
Contact the management office at 220 E Cherry 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.