Philadelphia Housing Authority

Philadelphia Housing Authority Apartment Details

The Philadelphia Housing Authority is the largest permanent housing program in Philadelphia. The authority is funded by HUD. There are two types housing available: conventional public housing and Section 8 housing. Conventional public housing is available in public housing developments throughout Philadelphia. The section 8 program involves rent subsidies to households in privately owned rental housing.

Contact the housing authority for senior housing, low income housing, public housing and section 8 housing.  Call (215) 684-4000 for more information.

 

Important information
Waiting Lists
Most low income apartments have waiting lists. Some of these lists can take years until you can be called for openings. The key is to try to get on as many waiting lists as possible.

Call The Apartments Directly
We provide phone numbers and websites. Call the apartments directly if they have openings or open waiting lists.

Apartment Rates
We provide current apartment rates on many listing pages. Most HUD listings do not have published rates. They are based on 30% of the renters adjustable gross income. You will need to contact the apartments to determine if you qualify for income based rent.

Apartment Rental and informational statistics for zip code

Median apartment rental rate in this zip code	$1,758
Population in zip code	24,214
Median age of those living in this zip code	36.2
Average household income of those living in this zip code	$76,103
Average home value in this zip code	$503,061