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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Chester, PA

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Delaware County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2024 in Chester, PA.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Delaware County, PA$114,700Very Low Income (50%)$40,150$45,900$51,650$57,350$61,950
Extremely Low Income (30%)$24,100$27,550$31,000$34,400$37,200
Low Income (80%) $64,250$73,400$82,600$91,750$99,100

Delaware County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Delaware County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Delaware County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.

Public Housing Eligibility

To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.

Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.

Delaware County Housing Authority Parkview Property Group Upland

50 Griffith St
Upland, PA - 19015
Delaware County
Website: https://www.lowincomehousing.us/det/pa_19015_delaware-county-housing-authority-parkview-property-gro
Phone Number: (610) 876-0315

Delaware County Housing Authority

1847 Constitution Avenue
Woodlyn, PA - 19094
Delaware County
Website: http://dcha1.org/
Phone Number: (610) 876-2521

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Chester, PA

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Chester, PA. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Chester, PA Delaware County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$1303Estimated $390.90 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$1451Estimated $435.30 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1737Estimated $521.10 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$2100Estimated $630.00 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Chester, PA

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Edgemont Senior Apartments

1001 Ave Of The States
Chester, PA - 19013
Total Apartment Units: 87

Madison Sr Apartments

1000 Madison St
Chester, PA - 19013
Total Apartment Units: 38

Penn Street Apartments

501 Penn St
Chester, PA - 19013
Total Apartment Units: 15

Senior Village At Lamokin

600 Edwards St
Chester, PA - 19013
Total Apartment Units: 40

Wellington Ridge Ii

3001 W 13th St
Chester, PA - 19013
Total Apartment Units: 54

Dorian Court Apartments

1100 Dorian Dr
Chester, PA - 19013
Total Apartment Units: 12
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 12
3 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 1987

Dorian Court Apartments

1101 Dorian Dr
Chester, PA - 19013
Total Apartment Units: 11
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 11
2 Bedroom apartments 11
Years In Service Since: 1987
Family Apartments: YES

Dorian Court Apartments

548 Dorian Dr
Chester, PA - 19013
Total Apartment Units: 11
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 11
3 Bedroom apartments 11
Years In Service Since: 1987

Dorian Court Apartments

538 W Sixth St
Chester, PA - 19013
Total Apartment Units: 11
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 11
3 Bedroom apartments 11
Years In Service Since: 1987

Dorian Court Apartments

550 W Sixth St
Chester, PA - 19013
Total Apartment Units: 12
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 12
3 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 1987

Dorian Court Apartments

606 Lloyd St
Chester, PA - 19013
Total Apartment Units: 8
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 8
3 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 1987

Morton Ave

1120 Morton Ave
Chester, PA - 19013
Total Apartment Units: 14
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 14
1 Bedroom apartments 4
2 Bedroom apartments 9
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1987
Family Apartments: YES

1122 Walnut St

1122 Walnut St
Chester, PA - 19013
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
2 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 1988
Family Apartments: YES

Robert H Stinson Towers


Chester, PA - 19016
Total Apartment Units: 150
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 150
1 Bedroom apartments 57
2 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 1988
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

2705 W Third St

2705 W Third St
Chester, PA - 19013
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1
Years In Service Since: 1989

2707 W Third St

2707 W Third St
Chester, PA - 19013
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1989
Family Apartments: YES

320 E Tenth St

320 E Tenth St
Chester, PA - 19013
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1989
Family Apartments: YES

717 Upland St

717 Upland St
Chester, PA - 19013
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
Years In Service Since: 1989

Bunker Apartments

212 E Ninth St
Chester, PA - 19013
Total Apartment Units: 6
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 6
2 Bedroom apartments 2
3 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 1990
Family Apartments: YES

226 E 22nd St

226 E 22nd St
Chester, PA - 19013
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1991
Family Apartments: YES

Flower Manor Apartments

9th Flower Sts
Chester, PA - 19013
Total Apartment Units: 68
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 68
2 Bedroom apartments 68
Years In Service Since: 1991
Family Apartments: YES

Peregrine Partners Ii (chester)

2623 Mccarey St
Chester, PA - 19013
Total Apartment Units: 7
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 7
3 Bedroom apartments 7
Years In Service Since: 1991

Detroit Apartments

850 Parker St
Chester, PA - 19013
Total Apartment Units: 22
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 22
2 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 1992
Family Apartments: YES

5th St Apartments

1026 W Fifth St
Chester, PA - 19013
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1993
Family Apartments: YES

Upland Street

1005 Upland St
Chester, PA - 19013
Total Apartment Units: 15
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 15
3 Bedroom apartments 15
Years In Service Since: 1995
Family Apartments: YES

Fifth Street Apartments

1029 W Fifth St
Chester, PA - 19013
Total Apartment Units: 20
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 20
2 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 1996
Family Apartments: YES

Jeffries School

1101 Hyatt St
Chester, PA - 19013
Total Apartment Units: 36
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 36
1 Bedroom apartments 2
2 Bedroom apartments 14
3 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 1996
Family Apartments: YES

Madison Street

507 E 11th St
Chester, PA - 19013
Total Apartment Units: 23
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 23
2 Bedroom apartments 2
3 Bedroom apartments 21
Years In Service Since: 1996
Family Apartments: YES

Cliff House

2700 Chestnut St
Chester, PA - 19013
Total Apartment Units: 68
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 68
1 Bedroom apartments 68
Years In Service Since: 1998
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Madison Street Target Area

807a Madison St
Chester, PA - 19013
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
3 Bedroom apartments 40
Years In Service Since: 1998
Family Apartments: YES

Wellington Ridge

3000 W 13th St
Chester, PA - 19013
Total Apartment Units: 56
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 56
1 Bedroom apartments 28
2 Bedroom apartments 11
3 Bedroom apartments 17
Years In Service Since: 2003
Family Apartments: YES

Matopos Hills

925 John St
Chester, PA - 19013
Total Apartment Units: 82
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 82
1 Bedroom apartments 80
2 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Chatham Terrace Apartments


Chester, PA - 19016
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
1 Bedroom apartments 4
2 Bedroom apartments 20
3 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Delaware County Fairgrounds

12 Engle St
Chester, PA - 19013
Total Apartment Units: 73
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 73
2 Bedroom apartments 34
3 Bedroom apartments 39
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Delaware County Fairgrounds Ii

12th Engle Sts
Chester, PA - 19013
Total Apartment Units: 71
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 71
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 36
3 Bedroom apartments 23
4 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2010
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Pentecostal Square

325 Pusey St
Chester, PA - 19013
Total Apartment Units: 69
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 69
1 Bedroom apartments 53
2 Bedroom apartments 17
Years In Service Since: 2010
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Gateway Sr Apartments

1115 Ave Of The States
Chester, PA - 19013
Total Apartment Units: 64
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 64
1 Bedroom apartments 60
2 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2013
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Jefferis Square

Scattered Sites
Chester, PA - 19013
Total Apartment Units: 36
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 36
1 Bedroom apartments 2
2 Bedroom apartments 14
3 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 2013
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Chester, PA

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Delaware County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Robert Stinson Towers

1501 Arbor Dr
Chester, PA - 19013
Phone: 610-874-1421
Total Apartment Units: 150
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Palmerhouse

1420 Esrey Street
Chester, PA - 19013
Phone: (610) 874-6767
Total Apartment Units: 124
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Daniel Scott Commons

1427 W. Congress St
Chester, PA - 19013
Phone: (610) 876-6091
Total Apartment Units: 72
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Crosby Square Apartments

1300 Crosby St
Chester, PA - 19013
Phone: (610) 872-7362
Total Apartment Units: 81
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Chester Apartments

1225 W 9th St
Chester, PA - 19013
Phone: 610-874-7410
Total Apartment Units: 105
Type of Listing: HUD Held

Benjamin Banneker Plaza

2101 W 7th St
Chester, PA - 19013
Phone: 610-485-2000
Total Apartment Units: 70
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in PA?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.