Sencit Towne House PB Section 8 Shillington, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Sencit Towne House is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Shillington, PA with 200 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $439/month on average.
200
total units
99%
occupancy
$439
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 S Summit Ave, Shillington, PA 19607 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,166/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,539/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 65% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Sencit Towne House
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 20 S Summit Ave, Shillington; 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 (~$439/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakbrook Homes Public Housing | Reading | 1.4 km |
| Barley Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | Reading | 2.8 km |
| 241 Pearl St LIHTCPB Section 8 | Reading | 2.8 km |
| D.d. Eisenhower Apts Public Housing | Reading | 3.4 km |
| Bnai Brith House Apts - Reading PB Section 8 | Reading | 3.4 km |
| Penns Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Reading | 3.4 km |
| Gateway West Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Reading | 3.4 km |
| Emma Lazarus Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Reading | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Shillington
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Sencit Towne House 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 Sencit Towne House?
Residents report average rents near $439/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 Sencit Towne House?
Contact the management office at 20 S Summit Ave in Shillington. 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.