Heights Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 Philadelphia, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Heights Housing is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Philadelphia, PA with 3 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
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| Address | 5228 Laurens St, Philadelphia, PA 19144 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 3 |
| Placed in service | 1988 |
How to apply at Heights Housing
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 5228 Laurens 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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- Scattered Sites Public Housing
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbottsford Homes Public Housing | Philadelphia | 1.1 km |
| Cricket Court Commons LIHTC | Philadelphia | 1.1 km |
| Germantown House LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | Philadelphia | 1.1 km |
| Four Freedoms House PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 1.4 km |
| Opportunities Towers I/ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 1.7 km |
| Opportunities for Aging Opp. Tower PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 1.7 km |
| Opportunities Tower Ii PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 1.7 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Philadelphia | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Heights Housing 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 Heights Housing?
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 Heights Housing?
Contact the management office at 5228 Laurens 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.