Frankford House LIHTCPB Section 8 Philadelphia, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Frankford House is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Philadelphia, PA with 42 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $359/month on average.
42
total units
100%
occupancy
$359
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1611 Ruan St, Philadelphia, PA 19124 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,136/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,360/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Frankford House
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 1611 Ruan 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 (~$359/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Apartments I Public Housing | Philadelphia | 0.8 km |
| Carl Mackley Houses LIHTCPB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 0.8 km |
| Carl Mackley Apartments PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 0.8 km |
| Oxford Village Public Housing | Philadelphia | 3.3 km |
| Hill Creek I Public Housing | Philadelphia | 3.7 km |
| Somerset Villas PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 4 km |
| Kensington Townhouses PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 4 km |
| Neumann §202 Senior | Philadelphia | 4.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Frankford House have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). 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 Frankford House?
Residents report average rents near $359/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 Frankford House?
Contact the management office at 1611 Ruan 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.