The Ruth L. Bennett Homes Public Housing Chester, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
The Ruth L. Bennett Homes is a Public Housing community in Chester, PA with 257 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
257
total units
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occupancy
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avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1201 Carlas Ln, Chester, PA 19013 Map → |
How to apply at The Ruth L. Bennett Homes
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 1201 Carlas Ln, Chester; 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.
Other subsidized housing in Chester
- William Penn Public Housing
- Robert H Stinson Towers LIHTCPB Section 8
- Robert Stinson Towers PB Section 8
- Palmerhouse Apartments PB Section 8
- Chatham Family Public Housing
- Wellington Ridge - Phase I Public Housing
- Chester Apartments PB Section 8
- Matopos Hills LIHTCPB Section 8
- Crosby Square Apts. PB Section 8
- Delaware County Fairgrounds LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkview Homes and Apartments Public Housing | Upland | 0.8 km |
| Delaware County Fairgrounds Iv LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | Chester Township | 0.8 km |
| Daniel Scott Commons PB Section 8 | Chester | 1.1 km |
| Chatham Estates Senior Village Public Housing | Chester | 1.1 km |
| Senior Village at Lamokin LIHTC | Chester | 1.1 km |
| Chatham Terrace Apartments Public Housing | Chester | 1.1 km |
| Matopos Hills Senior Apartments Public Housing | Chester | 1.1 km |
| Benjamin Banneker Plaza 236 PB Section 8 | Chester | 1.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Chester
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does The Ruth L. Bennett Homes 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 The Ruth L. Bennett Homes?
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 The Ruth L. Bennett Homes?
Contact the management office at 1201 Carlas Ln in Chester. 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.