Kensington Townhouses PB Section 8 Philadelphia, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Kensington Townhouses is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Philadelphia, PA with 70 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $431/month on average.
70
total units
97%
occupancy
$431
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 2609 N Howard St, Philadelphia, PA 19133 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,468/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,387/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 8% |
How to apply at Kensington Townhouses
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 2609 N Howard 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 (~$431/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Philadelphia | 0.8 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Philadelphia | 2.8 km |
| Harrison Plaza Public Housing | Philadelphia | 2.8 km |
| Richard Allen Phase Iiia Public Housing | Philadelphia | 2.8 km |
| Richard Allen Homes LIHTCPublic Housing | Philadelphia | 2.8 km |
| Ascension Manor Ii PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 2.8 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Philadelphia | 3.4 km |
| Carl Mackley Houses LIHTCPB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Kensington Townhouses 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 Kensington Townhouses?
Residents report average rents near $431/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 Kensington Townhouses?
Contact the management office at 2609 N Howard 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.