Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Altoona, PA
There are 26 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Altoona with roughly 1,563 assisted units — including 17 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $288 to $465 per month. Median reported wait: about 5 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Altoona
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Altoona
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Ave Tower Public Housing | 364 | $363 | 3 mo |
| Fairview Hills Public Housing | 150 | $448 | 6 mo |
| Logan Hills PB Section 8 | 150 | $309 | — |
| Penn Alto LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Blair Tower PB Section 8 | 100 | $465 | — |
| Charles E Wolf Apts LIHTC | 90 | — | — |
| Cherry Grove Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | $452 | — |
| Ida Towers PB Section 8 | 75 | $347 | — |
| Altoona Evergreen Manor I PB Section 8 | 67 | $288 | — |
| Altoona Evergreen Manor Ii PB Section 8 | 61 | $292 | — |
| Woodrow Wilson Gardens §202 Senior | 50 | $417 | — |
| Keith Hill Top Terrace LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Station Square Apartments PB Section 8 | 40 | $400 | — |
| Chateau of Altoona Walnut & Towne PB Section 8 | 39 | $392 | — |
| Lexington Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Marian House Manor PB Section 8 | 21 | $371 | — |
| Twin Mountain Apartments §811 | 16 | $321 | — |
| Chatham Mews LIHTCPB Section 8 | 11 | — | — |
| Union Avenue Apartments §811 | 11 | $315 | — |
| Waupalani Apartments §811 | 9 | — | — |
| Town Hall Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Blair Commons §811 | 4 | — | — |
| 1500 19th St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 2 | — | — |
| 1015 Lexington Ave LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
| 109 S 16th St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
| 2135 19th St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Altoona (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Hills PB Section 8 | 150 | $309 | — |
| Penn Alto LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Blair Tower PB Section 8 | 100 | $465 | — |
| Cherry Grove Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | $452 | — |
| Ida Towers PB Section 8 | 75 | $347 | — |
| Altoona Evergreen Manor I PB Section 8 | 67 | $288 | — |
| Altoona Evergreen Manor Ii PB Section 8 | 61 | $292 | — |
| Station Square Apartments PB Section 8 | 40 | $400 | — |
| Chateau of Altoona Walnut & Towne PB Section 8 | 39 | $392 | — |
| Lexington Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Marian House Manor PB Section 8 | 21 | $371 | — |
| Chatham Mews LIHTCPB Section 8 | 11 | — | — |
| Town Hall Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
| 1500 19th St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 2 | — | — |
| 1015 Lexington Ave LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Altoona
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Ave Tower Public Housing | 364 | $363 | 3 mo |
| Fairview Hills Public Housing | 150 | $448 | 6 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Altoona
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles E Wolf Apts LIHTC | 90 | — | — |
| Keith Hill Top Terrace LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Blair County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Blair County: studio $802, 1-BR $948, 2-BR $1,138, 3-BR $1,458, 4-BR $1,705.
Full FMR table for Blair County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Altoona
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Hollidaysburg, PA
- Tyrone, PA
- Philadelphia, PA
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Erie, PA
- Harrisburg, PA
- Scranton, PA
- Reading, PA
- Bethlehem, PA
- Allentown, PA
- York, PA
- Lancaster, PA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.