Scattered Sites Public Housing Philadelphia, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Scattered Sites is a Public Housing community in Philadelphia, PA with 289 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $542/month on average.
289
total units
90%
occupancy
$542
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 2501 N College Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121 Map → |
| Average household income | $23,900/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,269/yr |
| People per unit | 2.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 75% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 89% |
| One-bedroom share | 7% |
How to apply at Scattered Sites
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 2501 N College Ave, 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 (~$542/mo average here).
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- University Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- University Square Apartments Unive PB Section 8
- Scattered Sites Public Housing
- Scattered Sites Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Philadelphia | 1.4 km |
| Spring Garden Towers PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 1.4 km |
| John Fox Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 2.2 km |
| Sidney Hillman Apts Aka John Fox to PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 2.2 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Philadelphia | 2.4 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Philadelphia | 2.5 km |
| Harrison Plaza Public Housing | Philadelphia | 2.5 km |
| Richard Allen Phase Iiia Public Housing | Philadelphia | 2.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Scattered Sites 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 Scattered Sites?
Residents report average rents near $542/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 Scattered Sites?
Contact the management office at 2501 N College Ave 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.