Somerset Villas PB Section 8 Philadelphia, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Somerset Villas is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Philadelphia, PA with 99 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $322/month on average.
99
total units
99%
occupancy
$322
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 E Somerset St, Philadelphia, PA 19134 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,319/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,679/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 99% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Somerset Villas
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 200 E Somerset St, 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 (~$322/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Philadelphia | 0.8 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Philadelphia | 2.8 km |
| Harrison Plaza Public Housing | Philadelphia | 2.8 km |
| Richard Allen Phase Iiia Public Housing | Philadelphia | 2.8 km |
| Richard Allen Homes LIHTCPublic Housing | Philadelphia | 2.8 km |
| Ascension Manor Ii PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 2.8 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Philadelphia | 3.4 km |
| Carl Mackley Houses LIHTCPB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Somerset Villas 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 Somerset Villas?
Residents report average rents near $322/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 Somerset Villas?
Contact the management office at 200 E Somerset St 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.