HUD PIH directory record
Altoona Housing Authority, HUD PHA record
Altoona Housing Authority, AL is a HUD PIH directory record with 0 currently authorized Section 8 / HCV units. HUD labels this record “Low-Rent.” This profile preserves the source record and contact details; it does not confirm an active voucher program, waitlist, or application route.
- 0
- Authorized HCV units
- 55
- AL FMR areas
How this PHA compares nearby
Authorized HCV units · Altoona HA vs nearby AL agencies
- HA Birmingham District
Housing Authority of the Birmingham District
6,438 units
- Mobile HA
Mobile Housing Authority
4,973 units
- HA Montgomery
Housing Authority of the City of Montgomery
3,120 units
- The HA Prichard
The Housing Authority of the City of Prichard
2,623 units
- Jefferson County HA 2,303
Jefferson County Housing Authority
2,303 units
The verdict
Altoona Housing Authority in AL currently reports 0 authorized Section 8 / HCV units on file with HUD, though it still runs 97 total authorized units under other HUD programs.
Based on authorized voucher scale, HUD's own PHAS performance designation, and state-wide housing-cost context from federal sources -- not wait-list length, application difficulty, unit quality, or day-to-day service experience.
Altoona Housing Authority in AL is listed in HUD's PIH directory with 0 currently authorized Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher units (High Performer size bracket). HUD labels this record “Low-Rent.” This profile is a source record, not evidence of an open waitlist, eligibility, or an active voucher application path.
- HUD size bracket: High Performer
Section 8 / HCV units
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no HCV authorization
Total authorized units
97
Mid-to-large nationally · all programs combined
State-rank percentile
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no state context
2-BR standard range · AL
$776–$1,345 /mo
Median $837/mo · 2-BR
How Altoona Housing Authority's total authorized units break down
97 total authorized units across all HUD programs at this agency, split into Section 8 / HCV and every other PIH line HUD reports for it.
Inside HUD's Federal Record for Altoona Housing Authority
Altoona Housing Authority appears in HUD's Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Open Data directory in AL, but the FY25 source record reports 0 authorized Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher units. HUD labels this record “Low-Rent.”
A zero authorized-unit count is not a live waitlist signal and does not show whether this agency currently accepts voucher applications. PlainVoucher does not infer service availability, eligibility, timing, or portability from this directory field.
Use the contact details below only to verify the agency's current programs or to report a correction. To find an agency with a reported HCV authorization, browse the AL directory and compare the source-backed unit counts.
Contact this PHA
- Phone
- 2565939164
- Fax
- 2565939168
- tarha@hiwaay.net
- Executive Director
- tarha@hiwaay.net · 2565939164
What 0 authorized HCV units means for Altoona Housing Authority
This record does not confirm an active voucher program
HUD's FY25 PIH directory reports 0 authorized Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher units for Altoona Housing Authority. That number is not a live waitlist feed, and PlainVoucher cannot infer that this agency accepts voucher applications, has an open list, or serves a particular address.
HUD labels this record “Low-Rent.” Use the contact details above to verify current programs directly. For agencies with a reported HCV authorization, browse the AL PHA directory and compare the HUD-backed unit counts.
Nearby PHAs in AL
This source record reports 0 authorized HCV units. The agencies below are separate records in AL with their own reported unit counts; verify any current program directly.
- Housing Authority of the Birmingham District · 6,438 units
- Mobile Housing Authority · 4,973 units
- Housing Authority of the City of Montgomery · 3,120 units
- The Housing Authority of the City of Prichard · 2,623 units
- Jefferson County Housing Authority · 2,303 units
What to do with this PHA profile
Altoona Housing Authority reports 0 authorized HCV units in the HUD PIH directory - treat it as a directory fact, not an open waitlist.
- Open the Alabama state directory for PHA-count vs authorized-HCV context. Alabama PHAs
- Look up the HUD Fair Market Rent schedule that covers this market before reading payment-standard ranges. Payment standards
- Read the process guides for waitlists, income limits, and portability - they explain HUD rules, not whether a household should apply. Guides hub
PlainVoucher is not affiliated with HUD or this PHA. Directory figures are informational only. Eligibility, waitlist status, and application routes are set by the PHA and change frequently - confirm with the agency directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 0 authorized HCV units mean for Altoona Housing Authority?
HUD's PIH directory currently reports 0 authorized Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher units for Altoona Housing Authority. This record does not establish that the agency has a voucher waitlist, accepts voucher applications, or administers an active HCV program.
Can I use this profile to check a waitlist for Altoona Housing Authority?
No. HUD's authorized-unit count is not a live waitlist feed. Verify the agency's current programs and contact details directly with HUD or the agency before relying on this record.
Why is Altoona Housing Authority still listed here?
Altoona Housing Authority appears in HUD's Public and Indian Housing directory. PlainVoucher preserves the source record and its reported program fields, but does not infer active voucher service from a zero HCV-unit count.
Related guides
Source: HUD PIH Open Data (FY25). The PHA directory source was consolidated in April 2026. Payment-standard figures: Source: HUD USER Fair Market Rent FY2026. If any contact detail has changed, please email corrections@plainvoucher.com. See our methodology for how we compile and cross-reference this data.
⚠ Disclaimer. PlainVoucher is not affiliated with HUD or with Altoona Housing Authority. Data here is compiled from HUD public sources for informational purposes only. HUD reports 0 authorized HCV units for this record, so it is not evidence of current voucher availability, eligibility, waitlist status, or an application route.
Read our methodology, how this data is sourced, computed, and verified. · Verify with HUD →