Ida Towers PB Section 8 Altoona, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Ida Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Altoona, PA with 75 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $347/month on average.
75
total units
100%
occupancy
$347
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1010 12th St, Altoona, PA 16601 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,596/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,217/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Ida Towers
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 1010 12th St, 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 (~$347/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Keith Hill Top Terrace LIHTC | Altoona | 0.8 km |
| Chatham Mews LIHTCPB Section 8 | Altoona | 0.8 km |
| Station Square Apartments PB Section 8 | Altoona | 1.1 km |
| Marian House Manor PB Section 8 | Altoona | 1.1 km |
| Waupalani Apartments §811 | Altoona | 1.1 km |
| 109 S 16th St LIHTCPB Section 8 | Altoona | 1.1 km |
| Union Avenue Apartments §811 | Altoona | 1.4 km |
| 1500 19th St LIHTCPB Section 8 | Altoona | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Ida Towers 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 Ida Towers?
Residents report average rents near $347/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 Ida Towers?
Contact the management office at 1010 12th St 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.