How many low income apartments are in West Chester, PA?

HUD administrative data tracks 9 subsidized properties in West Chester with approximately 452 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in West Chester?

Tenant-paid rents in West Chester's assisted buildings typically range from about $470 to $485 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 West Chester?

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 West Chester?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Chester 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 West Chester, PA

There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in West Chester with roughly 452 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $470 to $485 per month. Median reported wait: about 6 months.

assisted properties

452

subsidized units

$478

typical rent

6 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in West Chester

Complete directory of subsidized housing in West Chester

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
222 N Church & Locust, Maple, Spruce Cts Public Housing	108	$470	6 mo
Apartments for Modern Living PB Section 8	95	$485	—
Denney Reyburn Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	63	—	—
Hickman Expansion LIHTC	60	—	—
Melton Center Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	51	—	—
Ccpi Hannum Gardens Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	31	—	—
Wc Oak Place Housing Project LIHTCPB Section 8	31	—	—
Breaking New Ground LIHTCPB Section 8	13	—	—
Melton Center 811 §811 PRA	0	—	—

Section 8 apartments in West Chester (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
Apartments for Modern Living PB Section 8	95	$485	—
Denney Reyburn Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	63	—	—
Melton Center Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	51	—	—
Ccpi Hannum Gardens Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	31	—	—
Wc Oak Place Housing Project LIHTCPB Section 8	31	—	—
Breaking New Ground LIHTCPB Section 8	13	—	—

Public housing developments in West Chester

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
222 N Church & Locust, Maple, Spruce Cts Public Housing	108	$470	6 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in West Chester

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
Hickman Expansion LIHTC	60	—	—

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 West Chester

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.