Somerville Homes PB Section 8 Philadelphia, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Somerville Homes is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Philadelphia, PA with 24 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $358/month on average.
24
total units
96%
occupancy
$358
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 5345 N 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19141 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,562/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,562/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 92% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Somerville Homes
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 5345 N 13th 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 (~$358/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Suffolk Manor LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | Philadelphia | 1.4 km |
| Norfolk Manor LIHTC | Philadelphia | 1.4 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Philadelphia | 1.7 km |
| Wister Townhouses LIHTCPB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 1.7 km |
| Opportunities Towers I/ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 2 km |
| Opportunities for Aging Opp. Tower PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 2 km |
| Opportunities Tower Ii PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 2 km |
| Philip Murray House PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 2.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Somerville Homes 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 Somerville Homes?
Residents report average rents near $358/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 Somerville Homes?
Contact the management office at 5345 N 13th 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.