Germantown House LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing Philadelphia, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Germantown House is a Public Housing community in Philadelphia, PA with 133 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $420/month on average.
133
total units
98%
occupancy
$420
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 5457 Wayne Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,093/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,564/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 88% |
How to apply at Germantown 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 5457 Wayne 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 (~$420/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Four Freedoms House PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 0.8 km |
| Morton Homes Ii Public Housing | Philadelphia | 1.4 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Philadelphia | 1.7 km |
| Wister Townhouses LIHTCPB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 1.7 km |
| Opportunities Towers I/ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 2 km |
| Opportunities for Aging Opp. Tower PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 2 km |
| Opportunities Tower Ii PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 2 km |
| Abbottsford Homes Public Housing | Philadelphia | 2.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Germantown House have?
Public Housing; 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 Germantown House?
Residents report average rents near $420/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 Germantown House?
Contact the management office at 5457 Wayne 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.