Johnstown Housing Authority Explained

Agency Name:Johnstown Housing Authority
Type:public housing authority
Nativename:JHA
Jurisdiction:City of Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania
Headquarters:501 Chestnut Street
Johnstown, Pennsylvania 15906
Agency Type:Public Housing
Map:Map of Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania Highlighted.png
Map Width:300px

The Johnstown Housing Authority in Pennsylvania, USA, is the only municipal authority in Cambria County that is designated to oversee public housing. Johnstown Housing Authority has four housing projects as well as four senior buildings inside the city limits. In 2011, the authority had a 98-percent occupancy rate as well as a waiting list.[1]

Housing Projects

Site Name Neighborhood Year Constructed Units/Buildings Bldg. Type Type of site
Connor TowersCenter Town1972169/1High-RiseSenior/Disabled
Coopersdale Homes21st Ward 1959121/6Mid-RiseFamily
Loughner Plaza8th Ward198551/1Mid-RiseSenior/Disabled
Oakhurst Homes20th Ward1943100/16Townhouse/VillasFamily
Oakhurst Homes Extension20th Ward1951 300/54 TownhousesFamily
Prospect HomesProspect1943110/19Townhouse/VillasFamily
Solomon Homes 17th Ward1959248/14Mid-RiseFamily
Town House TowerCenter Town1976120/1High-RiseSenior/Disabled
Vine Street Towers Center Town1971182/1High-RiseSenior/Disabled

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Hurst. David. Housing authority leaders scramble to break down misperceptions, debunk myths. 12 May 2012. Johnstown Tribune Democrat. 28 January 2012.