5th St Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 Chester, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
5th St Apts is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Chester, PA with 1 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
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| Address | 1026 W Fifth St, Chester, PA 19013 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 1 |
| Placed in service | 1993 |
How to apply at 5th St Apts
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 1026 W Fifth St, Chester; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.
Other subsidized housing in Chester
- The Ruth L. Bennett Homes Public Housing
- William Penn Public Housing
- Robert H Stinson Towers LIHTCPB Section 8
- Robert Stinson Towers PB Section 8
- Palmerhouse Apartments PB Section 8
- Chatham Family Public Housing
- Wellington Ridge - Phase I Public Housing
- Chester Apartments PB Section 8
- Matopos Hills LIHTCPB Section 8
- Crosby Square Apts. PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Scott Commons PB Section 8 | Chester | 0.8 km |
| Chatham Estates Senior Village Public Housing | Chester | 0.8 km |
| Senior Village at Lamokin LIHTC | Chester | 0.8 km |
| Chatham Terrace Apartments Public Housing | Chester | 0.8 km |
| Pusey Estates Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brookhaven | 1.4 km |
| Delaware County Fairgrounds LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chester | 1.4 km |
| Flower Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chester | 1.4 km |
| Upland Terrace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brookhaven | 1.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Chester
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does 5th St Apts have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at 5th St Apts?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at 5th St Apts?
Contact the management office at 1026 W Fifth St in Chester. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.