Susquehanna Townhouses PB Section 8 Philadelphia, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Susquehanna Townhouses is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Philadelphia, PA with 36 units reporting 83% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $351/month on average.
36
total units
83%
occupancy
$351
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 2233 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19132 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,398/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,929/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 25% |
How to apply at Susquehanna Townhouses
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 2233 N 20th 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 (~$351/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Philadelphia | 1.1 km |
| Eight Diamonds Public Housing | Philadelphia | 1.1 km |
| Raymond Rosen Apt LIHTCPB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 1.1 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Philadelphia | 2.4 km |
| Abbottsford Homes Public Housing | Philadelphia | 2.4 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Philadelphia | 2.5 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Philadelphia | 2.8 km |
| Harrison Plaza Public Housing | Philadelphia | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Susquehanna Townhouses 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 Susquehanna Townhouses?
Residents report average rents near $351/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 Susquehanna Townhouses?
Contact the management office at 2233 N 20th 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.