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Housing Overview
Housing Transitions offers a continuum of housing related services for Centre County residents facing housing insecurity. Whether you need a place to stay now, in the near future, or just need to explore your options, we can help.
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If you are currently homeless, meaning you are living in a place not meant for human habitation, on the streets or in your car, in an emergency shelter, or in a hotel paid for by a charitable or government organization, please call our Access Site at (814) 237-4865. Our on site specialist will complete an assessment to determine eligibility for housing services, referrals and resources.
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Call our emergency shelter directly if you are experiencing homelessness and need a place to stay. Learn More: Emergency Shelter
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Are you wondering about options to help you resolve homelessness? Read about our programs here.
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Are you having challenges that are making it difficult for you to maintain or stay in your home? Our Adult Services Case Management program may be right for you.
Contact
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814.237.5508 – 24 hours / day
814.237.4863 – office
814.237.7480 – fax
217 East Nittany Avenue
PO Box 1391
State College, PA 16804
How Can We Help?
I need affordable housing soon
Your options are better if you contact us now! Please call if you are in an unsafe living situation or may be experiencing homelessness in the near future. We are happy to discuss options before you lose your housing.
Call Housing Transitions Emergency Shelter if you are in an unsafe living situation, experiencing homelessness, or need housing assistance in the next week.
Refer to the Housing Resource List if you are looking for current options for affordable housing in the Centre County area. See the attached rental search tracking sheet and get started on your housing search.
If you have questions about Section 8 housing vouchers in Centre County, please contact the Housing Authority at
814.355.6750.
I need support to stay in my home
For Centre County residents challenged to maintain their homes due to a disability, illness or other change in their lives, our Service Coordination and Case Management program can provide guidance. Serving individuals aged 18-59, the Case Manager connects clients with a variety of assistive services to maintain their independence and remain in their homes. Individuals must be income qualified and assessed by the case manager, who serves as a reference point, resource, and advocate for clients.
The HOME Foundation
The HOME Foundation (THF) is a branch of Housing Transitions which provides affordable housing options for income qualified individuals and families.
Today, it operates as a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), enabling it to purchase, rehabilitate, and sell homes in the State College Borough at an affordable rate to a First Time Home Buyer. In addition, the organization owns a small portfolio of income qualified affordable rental units.
The organization has provided first time home buyer education, budget counseling, and post purchase counseling since the late 1990s, but as of April 2020, THF became a HUD Certified Housing Counseling Agency. The organization is part of the PHFA Housing Counseling Network and currently employs HUD Certified Housing Counselors.
THF welcomes involvement from community members who wish to engage in discussion and action to find affordable housing solutions for Centre County. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors occur on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 5:30pm. The Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors is held in January of each year.
For more information, please contact our offices at 814.954.4215
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