Low Income Housing for Families & Individuals

Improved Dwellings for Altoona, Inc. (IDA) provides low income/subsidized housing and related services to persons and families of low and moderate income, including the elderly, persons with disabilities, and families.  We have housing in Blair, Centre, Cambria, and Clearfield Counties.  We work with local officials and community members in our ongoing efforts to improve the communities’ housing stock and to provide safe, decent, and affordable housing for low- and moderate-income persons.

IDA and its staff have earned a reputation for excellence in the development and management of its housing developments.  This reputation has been recognized through resolutions by the City of Altoona, the County of Blair, and by both chambers of the legislature of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.  IDA has also been recognized by HUD for its efforts in the area of Fair Housing and for its lengthy record of accomplishment.  IDA is a member of both the Blair County and Greater Johnstown/Cambria Country Chambers of Commerce.

Many talented and dedicated volunteers have served IDA in the past and continue to do so today.  There are over 80 board members serving across IDA’s 24 non-profit corporations, including 41 on the IDA Board.