Scattered Sites Public Housing Philadelphia, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Scattered Sites is a Public Housing community in Philadelphia, PA with 341 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
341
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) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 4953 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19139 Map → |
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 4953 Fairmount 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.
Other subsidized housing in Philadelphia
- Wilson Park Public Housing
- Four Freedoms/philip Murray LIHTCPB Section 8
- Raymond Rosen Apartments Public Housing
- James W Johnson Homes Public Housing
- Courtyard Preservation LIHTCPB Section 8
- Southwark Plaza LIHTC
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mt Olivet LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | Philadelphia | 0.8 km |
| Haddington Homes Public Housing | Philadelphia | 0.8 km |
| Haddington Elderly PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 0.8 km |
| Haddington Townhouses PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 1.4 km |
| Stephen Smith Towers PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 1.4 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Philadelphia | 2.5 km |
| Walnut Park Plaza LIHTC | Philadelphia | 2.5 km |
| Mary Field Senior Apartments Lp PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 3.4 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?
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 Scattered Sites?
Contact the management office at 4953 Fairmount 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.