Benjamin Banneker Plaza 236 PB Section 8 Chester, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Benjamin Banneker Plaza 236 is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Chester, PA with 70 units reporting 81% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $313/month on average.
70
total units
81%
occupancy
$313
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 2101 W 7th St, Chester, PA 19013 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,938/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,127/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 19% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
How to apply at Benjamin Banneker Plaza 236
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 2101 W 7th 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 (~$313/mo average here).
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 |
| Wellington Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chester | 0.8 km |
| Wellington Ridge Ii LIHTC | Chester | 0.8 km |
| Chatham Estates Senior Village Public Housing | Chester | 0.8 km |
| Senior Village at Lamokin LIHTC | Chester | 0.8 km |
| Parkview Homes and Apartments Public Housing | Upland | 1.1 km |
| Delaware County Fairgrounds Iv LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | Chester Township | 1.1 km |
| Pusey Estates Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brookhaven | 1.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Chester
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Benjamin Banneker Plaza 236 have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Benjamin Banneker Plaza 236?
Residents report average rents near $313/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 Benjamin Banneker Plaza 236?
Contact the management office at 2101 W 7th 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.