Cobbs Creek Nsa South 54th Street L PB Section 8 Philadelphia, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Cobbs Creek Nsa South 54th Street L is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Philadelphia, PA with 85 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $490/month on average.
85
total units
96%
occupancy
$490
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 5256 Larchwood Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,929/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,996/yr |
| People per unit | 2.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 89% |
How to apply at Cobbs Creek Nsa South 54th Street L
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 5256 Larchwood Ave, 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 (~$490/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haddington Homes Public Housing | Philadelphia | 1.1 km |
| Haddington Elderly PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 1.1 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Philadelphia | 1.4 km |
| Walnut Park Plaza LIHTC | Philadelphia | 2 km |
| Mt Olivet LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | Philadelphia | 2 km |
| Partnership Preservation Init LIHTCPB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 2 km |
| Mary Field Senior Apartments Lp PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 2.2 km |
| Haddington Townhouses PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 2.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Cobbs Creek Nsa South 54th Street L 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 Cobbs Creek Nsa South 54th Street L?
Residents report average rents near $490/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 Cobbs Creek Nsa South 54th Street L?
Contact the management office at 5256 Larchwood Ave 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.