Housing Resources

Below are housing resources that are available

in Cambria County

Breaking The Barriers

Transitional Housing - Providing housing for homeless individuals with mental health or substance use disorders
Community Based Case Management - Coordinators provide case management support and resources for 18+ individuals enrolled with Health Choices. Visit www.breakingthebarrierscc.org or call 814-262-8835.

Emergency Shelter Allowance - Funding from Department of Human Services. Payor of last resort. Grants up to $400.
Recipients must show ability to pay future rent
Apply through Cambria County Assistance Office or statewide at (877) 395-8930

Housing Assistance Program (HAP) - Can assist with rent or security deposits, based on funding availability.
Emergency Solutions Grant - Helps individuals experiencing homelessness with security deposit and up to six months of rent
Utility Assistance
Medical Assistance Transportation
Call (814) 536-9031 or visit https://www.capcc.us/community-services/

Bridge Housing - Rental assistance for up to one year for individuals who can be self-sustaining in one year. Must be homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness.
Cambria County Comprehensive Housing - Permanent supportive housing similar to Section 8. Requirements: health barrier determined by Cambria County Behavioral Health
Clearinghouse - List of landlord to call about housing. Informal landlord and tenant conflict resolution and non-legal advice

Call 814-619-4493 or visit http://gjlandlords.com/

Public Housing Program - provides housing to low-income, very low income, and extremely low income individuals and families. Eleven complexes designate for low-income families and individuals. Four complexes designated for the elderly, disabled, or handicapped
Housing Choice Voucher Program/Section 8 Housing - provides rental subsidy to very low income and extremely low-income families and individuals throughout Cambria County. Designed to provide applicants an opportunity to choose housing on the open market from private landlords who participate in the program.
Call 814-535-7771 or visit http://www.jhaonline.org

Apartment-style shelter for victims of domestic violence and/or human trafficking.
Assists victims of sexual assault and violent crimes with navigating housing assistance programs.
Call 814-288-4981 or visit https://www.victimservicesinc.org

Provides low-barrier emergency shelter for individuals or families. Provides case management, internet access, food, housing & legal advocacy, and other supportive services as individuals work towards permanent housing.

Drop-In Center open Monday to Thursday 10 AM - 3 PM. Friday 10 AM - 2 PM. Evening and weekend hours posted on website calendar each month.
Provides a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment for adults living with and recovering from a mental health issue. The Center provides an atmosphere of acceptance where individuals feel needed and grow in self-worth, dignity, and self-respect.
Supportive Housing Program - provides housing assistance to individuals with mental illness and/or substance use for up to 6 months. Pays for rental arrears, current rent, and utility assistance.
Call 814-539-2724 or visit https://www.pendropincenter.org/

Funding for homeowners to prevent and/or ease mortgage delinquencies, defaults, foreclosures, displacement, and utility disconnection
Eligibility: household income at/below 150% of the area median income; income reduction or increase in living expenses due to Covid: currently own or occupy a home: https://pahaf.org/am-i-eligible/

Regional Housing Coordinator Program - Coordinators partner with stakeholders in an assigned area to bridge the information gap between the housing and disability systems. RHCP provides free housing-related webinars.
811 PRA - SDHP acts as the statewide 811 Project Rental Assistance Waitlist administrator. For individuals with extremely low income with disabilities. Referral-based program with a waitlist. Ebensburg location.
Keystone Communities Program/PA Accessible Housing Grant - Home modifications for eligible individuals with disabilities to remain independent in their homes. For more information, contact Beth McKeown at Beth.McKeown@inglis.org
For more information, contact SDHPInfo@inglis.org or visit https://www.inglis.org/programs-and-services/inglis-community-services/self-determination-housing-of-pennsylvania-sdhp

Program for homeless veterans or veterans who are at risk of becoming homeless

811 PRA - SDHP acts as the statewide 811 Project Rental Assistance Waitlist administrator. For individuals with extremely low income with disabilities. Referral-based program with a waitlist. Ebensburg location. For more information, contact SDHPInfo@inglis.org
Grant or Per Diem (bridge housing) program
Scattered sites in Altoona and Johnstown areas, with 10 beds to temporarily house veterans while seeking permanent housing
Requirements: serving active duty outside of training, a discharge that is not Dishonorable or General Court Martial, no income limits. Does not need to be VA eligible.

Emergency Shelter - provides immediate shelter for women and families experiencing episodic homelessness due to circumstances such as domestic violence, financial hardship, and other safety or housing-related needs. The program is available 24/7 with staffing, provides food, clothing, and a secure family-oriented facility, and support services. Requests for service and admission are subject to approval and reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Individuals should explore other community resources available prior to requesting shelter.
Transitional Housing - for individuals in need of housing for a period longer than 30 days. The program can provide services for up to 18 months. Emergency shelter residents are assessed for their housing needs and may utilize the transitional housing program to enable them to achieve full self-sufficiency. The program has a number of fully furnished apartments in the community and provides ongoing case management, monitoring, monthly food distribution, and emergency food and supplies.
Information and Referral - available 24/7 to provide a variety of information and resources on community services.
Call 814-536-5361 or visit www.womenshelpcenter.org