St. Rita Place LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing Philadelphia, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
St. Rita Place is a Public Housing community in Philadelphia, PA with 46 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $300/month on average.
46
total units
96%
occupancy
$300
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1148 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19146 Map → |
| Average household income | $11,036/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,187/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 17% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 92% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at St. Rita Place
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 1148 S Broad 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 (~$300/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Casa Enrico Farnese Casa Farnese PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 0.8 km |
| John Fox Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 1.4 km |
| Sidney Hillman Apts Aka John Fox to PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 1.4 km |
| American Postal Workers House PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 2 km |
| Spring Garden Towers PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 2.2 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Philadelphia | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does St. Rita Place have?
Public Housing; 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 St. Rita Place?
Residents report average rents near $300/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. Rita Place?
Contact the management office at 1148 S Broad 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.