Mlk Phase Iii Public Housing Philadelphia, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mlk Phase Iii is a Public Housing community in Philadelphia, PA with 45 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $802/month on average.
45
total units
100%
occupancy
$802
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1317 Fitzwater St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 Map → |
| Average household income | $31,093/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,077/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 64% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 76% |
| One-bedroom share | 27% |
How to apply at Mlk Phase Iii
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 1317 Fitzwater 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 (~$802/mo average here).
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| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| American Postal Workers House PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 1.4 km |
| John Fox Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 2 km |
| Sidney Hillman Apts Aka John Fox to PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 2 km |
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| Riverview Towers Apts. PB Section 8 | Camden | 2.5 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Philadelphia | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mlk Phase Iii 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 Mlk Phase Iii?
Residents report average rents near $802/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 Mlk Phase Iii?
Contact the management office at 1317 Fitzwater 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.