Sidewater House LIHTCPB Section 8 Philadelphia, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Sidewater House is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Philadelphia, PA with 62 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
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| Address | 780 Byberry Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19116 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 62 |
| Placed in service | 1999 |
How to apply at Sidewater House
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 780 Byberry Rd, 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.
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shalom Apartments Ephraim Goldstei PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 0.8 km |
| Shalom Apartments Ephraim Goldstei PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 0.8 km |
| Kencrest Housing Pa 2006 §811 | Philadelphia | 0.8 km |
| Kencrest Housing Pa 2001 §811 | Feasterville Trevose | 2.2 km |
| Miriam & Robert Rieder Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 2.4 km |
| Rieder House Center Park PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 2.4 km |
| Center Park Ii §202 Senior | Philadelphia | 2.4 km |
| Center Park Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Sidewater House have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. 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 Sidewater House?
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 Sidewater House?
Contact the management office at 780 Byberry Rd 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.