Sw Philadelphia LIHTCPB Section 8 Philadelphia, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Sw Philadelphia is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Philadelphia, PA with 12 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
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| Address | 5611 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA 19143 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 12 |
| Placed in service | 1991 |
How to apply at Sw Philadelphia
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 5611 Catharine 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.
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- Raymond Rosen Apartments Public Housing
- James W Johnson Homes Public Housing
- Courtyard Preservation LIHTCPB Section 8
- Southwark Plaza LIHTC
- University Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- University Square Apartments Unive PB Section 8
- Scattered Sites Public Housing
- Scattered Sites Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cobbs Creek Nsa South 54th Street L PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 0.8 km |
| Walnut Park Plaza LIHTC | Philadelphia | 1.4 km |
| Haddington Homes Public Housing | Philadelphia | 1.4 km |
| Haddington Elderly PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 1.4 km |
| Chestnut/56th St Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 1.4 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Philadelphia | 2 km |
| Regent Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 2 km |
| Neighborhood Restoration Xvi LIHTCPB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Philadelphia
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Sw Philadelphia have?
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 Sw Philadelphia?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Sw Philadelphia?
Contact the management office at 5611 Catharine 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.