William Penn Public Housing Chester, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
William Penn is a Public Housing community in Chester, PA with 158 units reporting 85% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $450/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 79 months.
158
total units
85%
occupancy
$450
avg resident rent
79 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 401 Parker St, Chester, PA 19013 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,966/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,709/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 25% |
How to apply at William Penn
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 401 Parker St, 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 (~$450/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Chester
- The Ruth L. Bennett Homes 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pusey Estates Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brookhaven | 0.8 km |
| Upland Terrace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brookhaven | 0.8 km |
| Madison Street Target Area LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chester | 0.8 km |
| Madison Sr Apts LIHTC | Chester | 0.8 km |
| Jefferis Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chester | 0.8 km |
| Pentecostal Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chester | 1.1 km |
| Episcopal Place at Park Row §202 Senior | Upland | 1.1 km |
| Daniel Scott Commons PB Section 8 | Chester | 1.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Chester
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does William Penn 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 William Penn?
Residents report average rents near $450/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 William Penn?
Contact the management office at 401 Parker St 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.