Penn Street Apts LIHTC Chester, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Penn Street Apts is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Chester, PA with 15 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
15
total units
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occupancy
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avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 501 Penn St, Chester, PA 19013 Map → |
| Placed in service | 8888 |
How to apply at Penn Street Apts
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 501 Penn 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway Sr Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chester | 1.1 km |
| Pentecostal Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chester | 1.4 km |
| Episcopal Place at Park Row §202 Senior | Upland | 1.4 km |
| Jeffries School LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chester | 1.4 km |
| Pusey Estates Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brookhaven | 1.7 km |
| Upland Terrace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brookhaven | 1.7 km |
| Jefferis Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chester | 1.7 km |
| Daniel Scott Commons PB Section 8 | Chester | 2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Chester
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Penn Street Apts have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Penn Street Apts?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Penn Street Apts?
Contact the management office at 501 Penn 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.