Chester County, PA
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,397/mo | $1,257 – $1,537/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,520/mo | $1,368 – $1,672/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,810/mo | $1,629 – $1,991/mo |
| 3 BR | $2,170/mo | $1,953 – $2,387/mo |
| 4 BR | $2,423/mo | $2,181 – $2,665/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Chester County, PA (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Chester County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Chester County
- Housing Authority of the County of Chester
30 W Barnard St, West Chester, PA, 19382 · 6104369200
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Chester County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $42,950 |
| 2 people | $49,100 |
| 3 people | $55,250 |
| 4 people | $61,350 |
| 5 people | $66,300 |
| 6 people | $71,200 |
| 7 people | $76,100 |
| 8 people | $81,000 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Chester County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
PHOENIXVILLE SENIOR HOUSING
115 BUCHANAN ST, PHOENIXVILLE, PA, 19460-41790 income-restricted units of 50 total46 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 20244% LIHTCCompliance through ~2054WILLOWS AT VALLEY RUN
160 SILKNITTER DR, COATESVILLE, PA, 19320-232246 income-restricted units of 60 total15 1BR, 27 2BR, 18 3BRBuilt 20234% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053RED CLAY MANOR I
600 E COPE RD, KENNETT SQUARE, PA, 19348-27670 income-restricted units of 61 total57 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 20224% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052CCPI HANNUM GARDENS APARTMENTS
601 HANNUM AVE, WEST CHESTER, PA, 19380-23100 income-restricted units of 31 total6 2BR, 22 3BR, 3 4BR+Built 20229% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052CCPI WASHINGTON/ASH PARK TER
70 S 3RD AVE, COATESVILLE, PA, 19320-54010 income-restricted units of 66 total65 1BR, 1 2BRBuilt 20229% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052MELTON CENTER APARTMENTS
500 E MARKET ST, WEST CHESTER, PA, 19382-27040 income-restricted units of 51 total17 1BR, 16 2BR, 12 3BR, 6 4BR+Built 20224% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052DENNEY REYBURN APARTMENTS
30 W BARNARD ST, WEST CHESTER, PA, 19382-329363 income-restricted units62 1BR, 1 2BRBuilt 20219% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051STEELTOWN VILLAGE
730 WHEATLAND ST, PHOENIXVILLE, PA, 19460-425048 income-restricted units19 1BR, 18 2BR, 11 3BRBuilt 2018Compliance through ~2048WHITEHALL (THE)
3795 SCHUYLKILL RD, SPRING CITY, PA, 19475-156249 income-restricted units41 1BR, 3 2BR, 5 3BRBuilt 20174% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047WESTMINSTER PL @ WARE PRESBYT
51 LANCASTER PIKE, OXFORD, PA, 19363-147431 income-restricted units26 1BR, 5 2BRBuilt 20179% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047PARKESBURG SCHOOL APTS
360 STRASBURG RD, PARKESBURG, PA, 19365-105035 income-restricted units35 1BRBuilt 20169% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046WHITEHALL ACRES
134 WHITEHALL WAY, OXFORD, PA, 19363-179562 income-restricted units of 64 total32 2BR, 32 3BRBuilt 20154% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045GRANITE RIDGE II
MULTIPLE ADDRESSES, KENNETT SQUARE, PA, 19348-240956 income-restricted units28 2BR, 28 3BRBuilt 20154% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045LIMESTONE RIDGE I
STEWARTS LN, KENNETT SQUARE, PA, 19348-240755 income-restricted units27 2BR, 28 3BRBuilt 20144% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044FAIRVIEW VILLAGE
FAIRVIEW & GRANT STS, PHOENIXVILLE, PA, 19460-300336 income-restricted units6 1BR, 15 2BR, 13 3BR, 2 4BR+Built 20134% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043EAGLEVIEW II
689 RICE BLVD, EXTON, PA, 1934150 income-restricted units50 1BRBuilt 20124% LIHTCCompliance through ~2042HOPEWELL VILLAGE
58 E MAIN ST, ELVERSON, PA, 1952071 income-restricted units71 1BRBuilt 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041ROYMAR HALL APTS
1128 E LINCOLN HWY, COATESVILLE, PA, 1932024 income-restricted units8 1BR, 12 2BR, 4 3BRBuilt 2010Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2040WESTMINSTER PLACE @ PARKESBURG
320 W FIRST AVE, PARKESBURG, PA, 1936572 income-restricted units51 1BR, 21 2BRBuilt 20094% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039BRANDYWINE HEALTH & HOUSING
744 E LINCOLN HWY, COATESVILLE, PA, 1932024 income-restricted units24 1BRBuilt 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038ELMWOOD GARDEN APTS
100 HARLAN DR, COATESVILLE, PA, 1932060 income-restricted units8 1BR, 43 2BR, 8 3BR, 1 4BR+Built 20074% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037BREAKING NEW GROUND
103 GARFIELD AVE, WEST CHESTER, PA, 1938013 income-restricted units13 3BRBuilt 20059% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035FRENCH CREEK MANOR
501 MASON ST, PHOENIXVILLE, PA, 1946070 income-restricted units46 1BR, 24 2BRBuilt 20049% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034CEDAR WOODS APTS
700 CEDAR WOODS CIR, KENNETT SQ, PA, 1934875 income-restricted units of 76 total12 1BR, 40 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 20039% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033WC OAK PLACE HOUSING PROJECT
601 DOWNINGTOWN PIKE, WEST CHESTER, PA, 1938031 income-restricted units6 2BR, 15 3BR, 10 4BR+Built 20029% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032WOODLAND PARKWAY HOMES REV
1 AMETHYST CT, COATESVILLE, PA, 1932047 income-restricted units16 1BR, 17 2BR, 10 3BR, 4 4BR+Built 20019% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031EAGLEVIEW SENIOR APTS
549 DICKINSON CT, EXTON, PA, 1934149 income-restricted units49 1BRBuilt 19999% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029OXFORD VILLAGE
1101 LAUREN LN, OXFORD, PA, 1936350 income-restricted units25 2BR, 25 3BRBuilt 19999% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029SECOND AVENUE REVITALIZATION PROJ
20 N SECOND AVE, COATESVILLE, PA, 1932062 income-restricted units2 studio, 49 1BR, 7 2BR, 4 3BRBuilt 19994% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~20291ST TIME HOMEBUYERS
COATESVILLE, PA, 1932015 income-restricted units15 3BRBuilt 19994% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029JEFFERSON PLACE
201 HIGH ST, PHOENIXVILLE, PA, 1946025 income-restricted units25 studioBuilt 19974% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2027LIBERTY HOUSE
100 LIBERTY HOUSE LN, PHOENIXVILLE, PA, 1946048 income-restricted units28 studio, 13 1BR, 7 2BRBuilt 19969% LIHTCCompliance through ~2026OXFORD PLACE
305 MARKET ST, OXFORD, PA, 1936322 income-restricted unitsBuilt 19944% LIHTCCompliance through ~2024W C ATKINSON PROJECT
824 E CHESTNUT ST, COATESVILLE, PA, 1932018 income-restricted units2 studio, 14 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 19934% LIHTCCompliance through ~2023
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
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