Essington, PA Low Income Housing

Essington, PA Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Essington, PA

How do I qualify for low income housing in Essington, PA?
To qualify for low income housing in Pennsylvania, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Essington, PA

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Essington, 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.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Essington, PA. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Essington, Pennsylvania - Delaware County

Studio Apartments $1,218
One Bedroom Apartments $1,470
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,789
Three Bedroom Apartments $2,079

List of Low Income Housing in or near Essington, PA

Darby Townhouses - Sharon Hill

1011 Burton Ave
Sharon Hill, PA - 19079
610-522-1131
Darby Townhouses is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Darby Townhouses for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Delaware County
Listing Location: 1.91 miles from Essington

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Darby Townhouses - Sharon Hill

1011 Burton Ave
Sharon Hill, PA - 19079
610-522-1131
Darby Townhouses is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Darby Townhouses for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Delaware County
Listing Location: 1.91 miles from Essington

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Darby Townhouses - Sharon Hill

1011 Burton Ave
Sharon Hill, PA - 19079
610-522-1131
Darby Townhouses is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Darby Townhouses for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Delaware County
Listing Location: 1.92 miles from Essington

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Studevan School - Sharon Hill

1101 Hook Rd
Sharon Hill, PA - 19079
(610) 200-6614
Studevan School offers 36 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: t & Th 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
Delaware County
Listing Location: 2.02 miles from Essington


Larchwood Garden Apartments - Affordable Community - Philadelphia

2820 South 81st Street
Philadelphia, PA - 19153
(215) 365-5191
Larchwood Garden Apartments is a family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Larchwood Garden Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Delaware County
Listing Location: 2.76 miles from Essington


Kinder Park - Woodlyn

1855 Constitution Ave
Woodlyn, PA - 19094
610-490-6233
Kinder Park is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Kinder Park for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Delaware County
Listing Location: 3.73 miles from Essington

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Delaware County Housing Authority - Woodlyn

1855 Constitution Avenue
Woodlyn, PA - 19094
(610) 876-2521
Delaware County Housing Authority 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 the area please contact the Housing Authority directly to obtain more information about eligibility requirements, availability of rentals or vouchers, the status of any waiting lists and their application procedures. ...see full details
Delaware County
Listing Location: 3.73 miles from Essington


Unico Village Apartments - Affordable Community - Philadelphia

7199 Brant Place
Philadelphia, PA - 19153
(215) 365-1828
Unico Village is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Unico Village for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. Amenities: On-site Laundry Resident Lounge Off-street Parking Paid Utilities Professional On-site Staff 24-Hr Emergency Maintenance ...see full details
Delaware County
Listing Location: 3.73 miles from Essington


Jefferis Square - Chester

1133 Hyatt Street
Chester, PA - 19013
(610) 557-3729
Jefferis Square offers 36 low income one, two, three 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: T & Th 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
Delaware County
Listing Location: 3.81 miles from Essington


Gibbstown Consumer Home - Gibbstown

631 Pieta Pl
Gibbstown, NJ - 08027
(732) 866-4330
Gibbstown Consumer Home is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Gibbstown Consumer Home for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Delaware County
Listing Location: 3.89 miles from Essington

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Essington, PA

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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