Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Phoenixville, PA
There are 13 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Phoenixville with roughly 434 assisted units — including 11 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $390 to $599 per month. Median reported wait: about 47 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Phoenixville
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Phoenixville
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Creek Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| King Terr & Fairview Vill Public Housing | 50 | $390 | 3 mo |
| Phoenixville Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| St Peters Place PB Section 8 | 50 | $442 | — |
| Liberty House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Steeltown Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Episcopalhouse §202 Senior | 45 | $473 | — |
| Fairview Village LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | 25 | $599 | 90 mo |
| Jefferson Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | — | — |
| Horizon House I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Bridge & Walnut Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
| Horizon House Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
| 376-380 Bridge St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 3 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Phoenixville (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Creek Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Phoenixville Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| St Peters Place PB Section 8 | 50 | $442 | — |
| Liberty House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Steeltown Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Fairview Village LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | 25 | $599 | 90 mo |
| Jefferson Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | — | — |
| Horizon House I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Bridge & Walnut Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
| Horizon House Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
| 376-380 Bridge St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 3 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Phoenixville
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Terr & Fairview Vill Public Housing | 50 | $390 | 3 mo |
Voucher rent limits: Chester County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Chester County: studio $1,397, 1-BR $1,520, 2-BR $1,810, 3-BR $2,170, 4-BR $2,423.
Full FMR table for Chester County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Phoenixville
- 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
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- Pittsburgh, PA
- Erie, PA
- Harrisburg, PA
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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.