Matopos Hills Senior Apartments Public Housing Chester, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Matopos Hills Senior Apartments is a Public Housing community in Chester, PA with 29 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $474/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 13 months.
29
total units
90%
occupancy
$474
avg resident rent
13 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 925 John St, Chester, PA 19013 Map → |
| Average household income | $21,528/yr |
| Average personal income | $21,528/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 73% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Matopos Hills Senior Apartments
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 925 John St, Chester; 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 (~$474/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Chester
- The Ruth L. Bennett Homes Public Housing
- William Penn Public Housing
- Robert H Stinson Towers LIHTCPB Section 8
- Robert Stinson Towers PB Section 8
- Palmerhouse Apartments PB Section 8
- Chatham Family Public Housing
- Wellington Ridge - Phase I Public Housing
- Chester Apartments PB Section 8
- Matopos Hills LIHTCPB Section 8
- Crosby Square Apts. PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Banneker Plaza 236 PB Section 8 | Chester | 0.8 km |
| Pentecostal Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chester | 0.8 km |
| Delaware County Fairgrounds Ii LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | Chester Township | 0.8 km |
| Delaware County Fairgrounds Iii LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | Chester Township | 0.8 km |
| Pusey Estates Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brookhaven | 1.1 km |
| Delaware County Fairgrounds LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chester | 1.1 km |
| Flower Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chester | 1.1 km |
| Upland Terrace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brookhaven | 1.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Chester
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Matopos Hills Senior Apartments have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Matopos Hills Senior Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $474/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 Matopos Hills Senior Apartments?
Contact the management office at 925 John St in Chester. 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.