Norristown Elderly Housing PB Section 8 Norristown, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Norristown Elderly Housing is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Norristown, PA with 175 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $370/month on average.
175
total units
99%
occupancy
$370
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 Walnut St, Norristown, PA 19401 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,703/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,493/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 95% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 85% |
How to apply at Norristown Elderly Housing
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 300 Walnut St, Norristown; 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 (~$370/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1057 Belvoir Road LIHTCPB Section 8 | Plymouth Meeting | 2.5 km |
| Jefferson East Apartments PB Section 8 | West Norriton | 2.8 km |
| Jefferson Apts PB Section 8 | West Norriton | 2.8 km |
| Pleasant Valley LIHTCPB Section 8 | Conshohocken | 5.1 km |
| Whitemarsh Senior Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Conshohocken | 5.5 km |
| Powell 224 Duplex Rehab LIHTCPB Section 8 | Conshohocken | 5.6 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Norristown Elderly Housing 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 Norristown Elderly Housing?
Residents report average rents near $370/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 Norristown Elderly Housing?
Contact the management office at 300 Walnut St in Norristown. 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.