Pegs Place Public Housing Philadelphia, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Pegs Place is a Public Housing community in Philadelphia, PA with 40 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $406/month on average.
40
total units
95%
occupancy
$406
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1301 N 8th St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,602/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,602/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 87% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Pegs Place
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 1301 N 8th 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 (~$406/mo average here).
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| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Garden Apartments Public Housing | Philadelphia | 1.1 km |
| Spring Garden Towers PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 2 km |
| American Postal Workers House PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 2.2 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Philadelphia | 2.4 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Philadelphia | 2.5 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Philadelphia | 2.8 km |
| Fair Share Northgate Ii PB Section 8 | Camden | 3.4 km |
| Northgate Ii LIHTC | Camden | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Pegs Place 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 Pegs Place?
Residents report average rents near $406/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 Pegs Place?
Contact the management office at 1301 N 8th 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.