Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Norristown, PA
There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Norristown with roughly 512 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 $370 to $370 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Norristown
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Norristown
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norristown Elderly Housing PB Section 8 | 175 | $370 | — |
| Sandy Hill Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 175 | — | — |
| Montgomery Park Sr Hsg Ph 1 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Rittenhouse School LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Montgomery Park Sr Hsg Ph Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Residential Options Ii - Group Home PB Section 8 | 14 | — | — |
| 618-620 Cherry St LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| 829 Swede St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 3 | — | — |
| 611 Green St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Norristown (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norristown Elderly Housing PB Section 8 | 175 | $370 | — |
| Sandy Hill Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 175 | — | — |
| Montgomery Park Sr Hsg Ph 1 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Montgomery Park Sr Hsg Ph Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Residential Options Ii - Group Home PB Section 8 | 14 | — | — |
| 829 Swede St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 3 | — | — |
| 611 Green St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Norristown
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rittenhouse School LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| 618-620 Cherry St LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Montgomery County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Montgomery County: studio $1,397, 1-BR $1,520, 2-BR $1,810, 3-BR $2,170, 4-BR $2,423.
Full FMR table for Montgomery County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Norristown
- 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
- Ambler, PA
- Collegeville, PA
- Conshohocken, PA
- Harleysville, PA
- Hatfield, PA
- Jenkintown, PA
- Lansdale, PA
- Pottstown, PA
- Royersford, PA
- Willow Grove, PA
- Philadelphia, PA
- Pittsburgh, PA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.