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There are 390 low-income apartments in State College that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in State College, Pennsylvania can range from $776 to $1,092 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 151 low-income homes in State College where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $348 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on July 2nd, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving State College, Pennsylvania
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Centre County Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
State College, Pennsylvania Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in State College, Pennsylvania
State College features 151 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in State College, Pennsylvania
There are 390 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in State College.
Housing Choice Vouchers in State College, Pennsylvania
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay State College landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in State College.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in State College, Pennsylvania for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,185 and $1,449.
2024 State College, Pennsylvania Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State College, Pennsylvania Fair Market Rent | $1,122 | $1,133 | $1,317 | $1,593 | $1,754 |
| State College, Pennsylvania Payment Standard Range | $1,010 to $1,234 | $1,020 to $1,246 | $1,185 to $1,449 | $1,434 to $1,752 | $1,579 to $1,929 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
State College, PA Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 28 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 634 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 151 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 78.83% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.50 |
| Average Household Size | 2.46 |
| Median Household Income | $29,450 ±$3,810 |
| Median Rent | $967 ±$25 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 60.92% ± 3.97pp |
| Total Population | 42,129 |
Population and Household Demographics
State College is a city in Centre County, Pennsylvania with a population of 42,129. There are 12,104 households in the city with an average household size of 2.46 persons. 78.83% of households in State College are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in State College
The median gross income for households in State College is $29,450 a year, or $2,454 a month. The median rent for the city is $967 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In State College, a household making less than $3,223 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 60.92% of households who rent are overburdened in State College.
Area Median Income In State College
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
HUD often uses an area larger than a city to determine the AMI because HUD anticipates those searching for housing will look beyond individual cities during their housing search. For State College, the AMI is calculated from all households within Centre County.
In State College, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $115,500
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in State College
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in State College
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the State College AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$21,650 | $24,750 | $27,850 | $30,900 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the State College AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$36,050 | $41,200 | $46,350 | $51,500 | $55,650 | $59,750 | $63,900 | $68,000 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the State College AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$57,700 | $65,950 | $74,200 | $82,400 | $89,000 | $95,600 | $102,200 | $108,800 |
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