Clarion County Housing Authority

8 W Main Street, Clarion, PA, 16214
(814)226-8910



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About Clarion County Housing Authority

The Clarion County Housing Authority owns and manages five housing developments that consist of a total of 178 apartments for low and very low income residents.

The Housing Authority does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, familial status or handicap. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Additional Information

The Section 8 program is open as of late 2017. Clarion County and Forest County, PA residents have a wait list of approximately 6 months. Out-of-state and out-of-county residents could wait one to two years. Contact their office if you would like more information or for an application.



Mission Statement

Our mission at Clarion County Housing Authority is to help improve the quality of life for the low, very low and extremely low income clients. To provide an affordable, safe sanitary home and a suitable living environment to elderly persons and families and those with special needs consistent with local, State and Federal Statutes. Clarion County Housing Authority pledges to recognize our residents as the ultimate customer, to provide and promote the widest range of housing choices available throughout Clarion and Forest Counties and to administer and manage our programs in the most effective and efficient manner possible by maintaining high quality standards while extending respect, courtesy and consideration to our clients all times by operating in an efficient, ethical and professional manner The Clarion County Housing Authority will continue to endeavor to go beyond bricks and mortar by providing more than simply a place to live. We shall encourage and strive to achieve self-sufficiency and homeownership and to create caring communities that foster a sense of pride.

Program Summary for Clarion County Housing Authority

Clarion County Housing Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Clarion County Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 16 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Clarion County Housing Authority administered a total of 221 Section 8 Vouchers. Clarion County Housing Authority currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Clarion County Housing Authority is located at 8 W Main Street, Clarion, PA, 16214 and serves the city of Clarion. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Clarion County Housing Authority at, (814)226-8910 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Clarion County Housing Authority compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 1
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 221
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units 16
Waiting list for the Clarion County Housing Authority is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Clarion County, PA

HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Clarion County, PA:

Median Income
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Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $22,750
  • $26,000
  • $29,250
  • $32,450
  • $35,050
  • $37,650
  • $40,250
  • $42,850
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $13,650
  • $17,240
  • $21,720
  • $26,200
  • $30,680
  • $35,160
  • $39,640
  • $42,850
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $36,350
  • $41,550
  • $46,750
  • $51,900
  • $56,100
  • $60,250
  • $64,400
  • $68,550

2017 Fair Market Rents for Clarion County, PA

Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Clarion County, PA:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$517 $590 $681 $852 $939



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
Housing Authority of the County of Venango (VCHA) Housing Authority of the County of Venango (VCHA) Oil City PA 79 N/A Open 21.51 Miles Contact
Oil City Housing Authority Oil City Housing Authority Oil City PA N/A N/A Open 22.1 Miles Contact
Housing Authority of the City of Franklin Housing Authority of the City of Franklin Franklin PA 128 101 Open 25.71 Miles Contact
Armstrong County Housing Authority Armstrong County Housing Authority Kittanning PA N/A N/A Open 28.84 Miles Contact
Housing Authority of the County of Jefferson Housing Authority of the County of Jefferson Punxsutawney PA 149 N/A Open 29.06 Miles Contact
Titusville Housing Authority (THA) Titusville Housing Authority (THA) Titusville PA N/A N/A Open 31.66 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

Clarion County Housing Authority Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
40
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Clarion County Quick Facts

Population: 38,821
Persons Per Household: 2.4
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 14%
Homeownership Rate: 70.9%
Housing Units: 19,801
Yearly Income Per Person: $21,902
Median Household Income: $42,389