How many low income apartments are in Pottstown, PA?

HUD administrative data tracks 11 subsidized properties in Pottstown with approximately 773 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Pottstown?

Tenant-paid rents in Pottstown's assisted buildings typically range from about $377 to $495 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Pottstown?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Pottstown?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Montgomery County: about $1,520/mo for one-bedroom and $1,810/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Pottstown, PA

There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Pottstown with roughly 773 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $377 to $495 per month. Median reported wait: about 74 months.

assisted properties

773

subsidized units

$436

typical rent

74 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Pottstown

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Pottstown

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Rolling Hills LIHTCPB Section 8	232	$463	—
Sidney Pollock House Public Housing	181	$377	64 mo
Brighthope Estates Public Housing	178	$495	84 mo
Crossroads LIHTCPB Section 8	49	—	—
Jefferson Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	46	—	—
Beech Street Factory LIHTCPB Section 8	43	—	—
Kencrest Housing Pa 01 §811	15	$415	—
Steps - King Street LIHTCPB Section 8	10	—	—
Kencrest Housing Pa 1999 §811	9	—	—
Kencrest Housing Pa 03 §811	8	—	—
311 N Franklin St LIHTCPB Section 8	2	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Pottstown (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
Rolling Hills LIHTCPB Section 8	232	$463	—
Crossroads LIHTCPB Section 8	49	—	—
Jefferson Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	46	—	—
Beech Street Factory LIHTCPB Section 8	43	—	—
Steps - King Street LIHTCPB Section 8	10	—	—
311 N Franklin St LIHTCPB Section 8	2	—	—

Public housing developments in Pottstown

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
Sidney Pollock House Public Housing	181	$377	64 mo
Brighthope Estates Public Housing	178	$495	84 mo

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 Pottstown

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.