Brighthope Estates Public Housing Pottstown, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Brighthope Estates is a Public Housing community in Pottstown, PA with 178 units reporting 68% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $495/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 84 months.
178
total units
68%
occupancy
$495
avg resident rent
84 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 26 Boone Ct, Pottstown, PA 19464 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,333/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,319/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 75% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 24% |
How to apply at Brighthope Estates
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 26 Boone Ct, Pottstown; 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 (~$495/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Pottstown
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- Sidney Pollock House Public Housing
- Crossroads LIHTCPB Section 8
- Jefferson Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Beech Street Factory LIHTCPB Section 8
- Kencrest Housing Pa 01 §811
- Steps - King Street LIHTCPB Section 8
- Kencrest Housing Pa 1999 §811
- Kencrest Housing Pa 03 §811
- 311 N Franklin St LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Villa at Morlattan LIHTCPB Section 8 | Douglassville | 5.2 km |
| Amity Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Douglassville | 5.2 km |
| Weidner Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Douglassville | 5.2 km |
| Villa at Morlattan LIHTCPB Section 8 | Douglassville | 5.2 km |
| Amity Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Douglassville | 5.2 km |
| Weidner Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Douglassville | 5.2 km |
| Jefferson Heights Public Housing | Boyertown | 9.2 km |
| Hillcrest Village PB Section 8 | Boyertown | 9.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Pottstown
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Brighthope Estates 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 Brighthope Estates?
Residents report average rents near $495/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 Brighthope Estates?
Contact the management office at 26 Boone Ct in Pottstown. 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.