Chestnut/56th St Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 Philadelphia, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Chestnut/56th St Apts is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Philadelphia, PA with 78 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 | 116 S 56th St, Philadelphia, PA 19139 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 77 |
| Placed in service | 1992 |
How to apply at Chestnut/56th St Apts
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 116 S 56th 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
← All subsidized housing in Philadelphia
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Chestnut/56th St Apts 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 Chestnut/56th St Apts?
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 Chestnut/56th St Apts?
Contact the management office at 116 S 56th 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.