Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Bensalem, PA
There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Bensalem with roughly 1,000 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $453 to $453 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Bensalem
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Bensalem
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Commons Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 352 | — | — |
| Country Commons Richlieu Associate PB Section 8 | 352 | $453 | — |
| Cornwells Heights Elderly Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Somerton Court Senior LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Bensalem Presbyterian Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | — | — |
| Bensalem Veterans Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Bensalem Veterans Residences LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Andalusia Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Co-mans Supported Housing Ii §811 | 5 | — | — |
| Edge Avenue Residences §811 | 2 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Bensalem (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Commons Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 352 | — | — |
| Country Commons Richlieu Associate PB Section 8 | 352 | $453 | — |
| Cornwells Heights Elderly Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Somerton Court Senior LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Bensalem Presbyterian Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | — | — |
| Bensalem Veterans Residences LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Andalusia Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Bensalem
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bensalem Veterans Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Bucks County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Bucks County: studio $1,397, 1-BR $1,520, 2-BR $1,810, 3-BR $2,170, 4-BR $2,423.
Full FMR table for Bucks County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Bensalem
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Levittown, PA
- Morrisville, PA
- Sellersville, PA
- Telford, PA
- Philadelphia, PA
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Erie, PA
- Harrisburg, PA
- Scranton, PA
- Reading, PA
- Bethlehem, PA
- Allentown, PA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.