Jefferson Street Hi-rise Public Housing Punxsutawney, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Jefferson Street Hi-rise is a Public Housing community in Punxsutawney, PA with 114 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $323/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 23 months.
114
total units
98%
occupancy
$323
avg resident rent
23 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 201 N Jefferson St, Punxsutawney, PA 15767 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,254/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,187/yr |
| People per unit | 1.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 73% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 68% |
How to apply at Jefferson Street Hi-rise
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 201 N Jefferson St, Punxsutawney; 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 (~$323/mo average here).
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Jefferson Street Hi-rise 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 Jefferson Street Hi-rise?
Residents report average rents near $323/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 Jefferson Street Hi-rise?
Contact the management office at 201 N Jefferson St in Punxsutawney. 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.