West Chester, PA Low Income Housing

Types of Low Income Housing in West Chester, PA

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in West Chester, PA, including:

Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.

HUD Fair Market Rent For West Chester, Pennsylvania - Chester County

Studio Apartments $1,303

One Bedroom Apartments $1,451

Two Bedroom Apartments $1,737

Three Bedroom Apartments $2,100

List of Low Income Housing in or near West Chester, PA

Mary Taylor House - West Chester

326 North Walnut Street
West Chester, PA - 19380
(610) 624-8486
Mary Taylor House offers 60 low income one & two bedroom units. This is a Low Income Housing community and will have rent and income restrictions based on the Area Median Income. Hours of Operation: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm *Given the demand for low income housing, there may be a waiting list. If this listing is incorrect, please contact us using the form below.* ...see full details
Chester County

Housing Authority of the County of Chester - West Chester

30 West Barnard Street, Suite 2
West Chester, PA - 19382
(610) 436-9200
Housing Authority of the County of Chester provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of programs such as Low Rent Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8. These programs are income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for rentals or vouchers and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are in need of housing assistance in ...see full details
Chester County

Apartments For Modern Living - West Chester

201 S Matlack St
West Chester, PA - 19382
610-431-4455
Apartments For Modern Living is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Apartments For Modern Living for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Chester County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Check For Waiting Lists
Most apartments have waiting lists. Search early and do not just settle on one apartment choice.

Contact Your Local Housing Authority
Housing authorities have many opportunities. Many do have closed waiting lists, but they may be able to provide other public housing resources.

Check The Federal Poverty Sliding Scale Guidelines
Check to see if you qualify for low cost or free housing by comparing the guidelines to your income records.