Arch Homes Public Housing Philadelphia, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Arch Homes is a Public Housing community in Philadelphia, PA with 73 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $445/month on average.
73
total units
95%
occupancy
$445
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 118 N Allison St, Philadelphia, PA 19139 Map → |
| Average household income | $21,991/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,790/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 72% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 88% |
| One-bedroom share | 9% |
How to apply at Arch Homes
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 118 N Allison St, Philadelphia; 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 (~$445/mo average here).
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- Scattered Sites Public Housing
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Philadelphia | 0.8 km |
| Haddington Townhouses PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 1.1 km |
| Walnut Park Plaza LIHTC | Philadelphia | 1.7 km |
| Mt Olivet LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | Philadelphia | 1.7 km |
| Partnership Preservation Init LIHTCPB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 1.7 km |
| Stephen Smith Towers PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 2 km |
| Monte Vista Apartments PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 2.8 km |
| Sarah Allen Elderly Housing Lp PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Arch Homes have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Arch Homes?
Residents report average rents near $445/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Arch Homes?
Contact the management office at 118 N Allison St in Philadelphia. 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.