Robert Stinson Towers PB Section 8 Chester, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Robert Stinson Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Chester, PA with 150 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $350/month on average.
150
total units
97%
occupancy
$350
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1501 Arbor Dr, Chester, PA 19013 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,739/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,090/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 95% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 98% |
How to apply at Robert Stinson Towers
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 1501 Arbor Dr, 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 (~$350/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
- 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
- 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 Robert Stinson Towers 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 Robert Stinson Towers?
Residents report average rents near $350/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 Robert Stinson Towers?
Contact the management office at 1501 Arbor Dr 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.