Daniel Scott Commons PB Section 8 Chester, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Daniel Scott Commons is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Chester, PA with 71 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $164/month on average.
71
total units
94%
occupancy
$164
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $6,169/yr |
| Average personal income | $2,832/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 99% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 1% |
How to apply at Daniel Scott Commons
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; 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 (~$164/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Chester
- The Ruth L. Bennett Homes Public Housing
- William Penn Public Housing
- Robert H Stinson Towers LIHTCPB Section 8
- Robert Stinson Towers PB Section 8
- Palmerhouse Apartments PB Section 8
- Chatham Family Public Housing
- Wellington Ridge - Phase I Public Housing
- Chester Apartments PB Section 8
- Matopos Hills LIHTCPB Section 8
- Crosby Square Apts. PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Banneker Plaza 236 PB Section 8 | Chester | 0.8 km |
| Pentecostal Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chester | 0.8 km |
| Delaware County Fairgrounds Ii LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | Chester Township | 0.8 km |
| Delaware County Fairgrounds Iii LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | Chester Township | 0.8 km |
| Pusey Estates Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brookhaven | 1.1 km |
| Delaware County Fairgrounds LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chester | 1.1 km |
| Flower Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chester | 1.1 km |
| Upland Terrace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brookhaven | 1.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Chester
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Daniel Scott Commons 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 Daniel Scott Commons?
Residents report average rents near $164/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 Daniel Scott Commons?
Contact the management office in 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.