Palmerhouse Apartments PB Section 8 Chester, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Palmerhouse Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Chester, PA with 123 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $347/month on average.
123
total units
97%
occupancy
$347
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1420 Esrey St, Chester, PA 19013 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,682/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,104/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 94% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Palmerhouse Apartments
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 1420 Esrey 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 (~$347/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
- 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
- Delaware County Fairgrounds LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Episcopal Place at Park Row §202 Senior | Upland | 0.8 km |
| Jeffries School LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chester | 0.8 km |
| Cliff House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chester | 1.1 km |
| Madison Street Target Area LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chester | 1.1 km |
| Madison Sr Apts LIHTC | Chester | 1.1 km |
| Kinder Park Redevelopment Phase I Public Housing | Woodlyn | 1.4 km |
| Pusey Estates Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brookhaven | 2 km |
| Kinder Park Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Woodlyn | 2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Chester
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Palmerhouse Apartments 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 Palmerhouse Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $347/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 Palmerhouse Apartments?
Contact the management office at 1420 Esrey 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.