Blakestone Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 Philadelphia, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Blakestone Housing is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Philadelphia, PA with 19 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 | 6657 Blakemore St, Philadelphia, PA 19119 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 19 |
| Placed in service | 1997 |
How to apply at Blakestone Housing
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 6657 Blakemore 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.
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Apartments on the Germanto §202 Senior | Philadelphia | 0.8 km |
| New Covenant Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 0.8 km |
| Emlen Arms Public Housing | Philadelphia | 1.4 km |
| Awbury View Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 1.4 km |
| Awbury View Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 1.4 km |
| Awbury View Fka Franklin Park Apts PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 1.4 km |
| Corinthian Square PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 2 km |
| Center in the Park Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 2.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Blakestone Housing 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 Blakestone Housing?
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 Blakestone Housing?
Contact the management office at 6657 Blakemore 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.