St. Francis Villa Public Housing Philadelphia, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
St. Francis Villa is a Public Housing community in Philadelphia, PA with 40 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $453/month on average.
40
total units
98%
occupancy
$453
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 2442 Emerald St, Philadelphia, PA 19125 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,099/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,788/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 95% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at St. Francis Villa
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 2442 Emerald 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 (~$453/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Philadelphia | 0.8 km |
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| 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 St. Francis Villa 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 St. Francis Villa?
Residents report average rents near $453/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 St. Francis Villa?
Contact the management office at 2442 Emerald 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.