Breaking New Ground LIHTCPB Section 8 West Chester, PA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Breaking New Ground is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in West Chester, PA with 13 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

13
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address103 Garfield Ave, West Chester, PA 19380 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units13
Placed in service2005

How to apply at Breaking New Ground

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 103 Garfield Ave, West Chester; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

Other subsidized housing in West Chester

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
175 W King St LIHTCPB Section 8Malvern8.9 km
St James Place Apts PB Section 8Downingtown10.3 km
Eagleview Ii LIHTCPB Section 8Exton12.5 km
Eagleview Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8Exton12.5 km
Granite Ridge Ii LIHTCPB Section 8Kennett Square13.1 km
Limestone Ridge I LIHTCPB Section 8Kennett Square13.1 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Breaking New Ground 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 Breaking New Ground?
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 Breaking New Ground?
Contact the management office at 103 Garfield Ave in West 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.