Hillrise Mutual Housing Assoc. PB Section 8 Lancaster, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Hillrise Mutual Housing Assoc. is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Lancaster, PA with 152 units reporting 66% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $468/month on average.
152
total units
66%
occupancy
$468
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 239 Chester St, Lancaster, PA 17602 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,354/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,742/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 73% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
How to apply at Hillrise Mutual Housing Assoc.
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 239 Chester St, Lancaster; 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 (~$468/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Apts Hsg Assoc of Lancas PB Section 8 | Lancaster | 0.8 km |
| 141 S Queen St Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lancaster | 0.8 km |
| 134-142 S Queen St LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lancaster | 0.8 km |
| 209-211 W King LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lancaster | 0.8 km |
| South Queen Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lancaster | 0.8 km |
| Umbrella Works 811 §811 PRA | Lancaster | 0.8 km |
| Duke Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | Lancaster | 1.1 km |
| Park Avenue Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lancaster | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Hillrise Mutual Housing Assoc. 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 Hillrise Mutual Housing Assoc.?
Residents report average rents near $468/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 Hillrise Mutual Housing Assoc.?
Contact the management office at 239 Chester St in Lancaster. 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.