Norristown, PA Low Income Housing

Norristown, PA Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Norristown, PA

How do I qualify for low income housing in Norristown, 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 Norristown, PA

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Norristown, 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 Norristown, 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 Norristown, Pennsylvania - Montgomery 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 Norristown, PA

Rittenhouse School - Norristown

1705 Locust Street
Norristown, PA - 19403
(610) 595-4946
Montgomery County

Montgomery County Housing Authority

Montgomery County Housing Authority - Norristown

104 W. Main St. Suite 1
Norristown, PA - 19401
(610) 275-5720
Montgomery County

Riverside Apartments Norristown

Riverside Apartments Norristown - Norristown

1 North Dekalb Street
Norristown, PA -

Montgomery County
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Genesis Housing Corporation - Norristown

208 Dekalb Street
Norristown, PA -
610-275-4357
Montgomery County

13 St Asaphs - Norristown

170 W Germantown Pike Ste C3
Norristown, PA - 19401
610-617-8841
Montgomery County
Non Profit Apartment

Montgomery County, Habitat For Humanity Of

Montgomery County, Habitat For Humanity Of - Norristown

848 Cherry St
Norristown, PA - 19401
(610)278-7710
Montgomery County
Non Profit Apartment

Jefferson Apartments - Norristown

1514 W Marshall St
Norristown, PA - 19403
610-539-4844
Montgomery County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Residential Options Ii - Norristown

711 Sunnyside Ave
Norristown, PA - 19403
610-277-3122
Montgomery County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Norristown Elderly Housing - Norristown

300 Walnut St
Norristown, PA - 19401
610-272-0382
Montgomery County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Jefferson East Apartments - Norristown

1514 W Marshall St
Norristown, PA - 19403
610 539-4844
Montgomery County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Norristown, 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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