Housing Authority of the County of Chester

This housing agency serves Chester County, Pennsylvania.

Waiting List
Closed: Housing Authority of the County of Chester Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Housing Authority of the County of Chester Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Housing Authority of the County of Chester Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Housing Authority of the County of Chester Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the County of Chester (HACC) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It was last open in October 2011. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

For more information, visit the HACC website, or call the office at (610) 436-9200.

Closed: Housing Authority of the County of Chester Public Housing Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the County of Chester is notaccepting public housing waiting list applications at this time.

Open Until Further Notice: Housing Authority of the County of Chester Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the County of Chester (HACC) is currently accepting Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list pre-applications.

To apply, complete the online pre-application here.

For more information, visit the HACC website, or call the office at (610) 436-9200.

About The Agency

Housing Authority of the County of Chester provides affordable housing for up to 2,378 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

30 West Barnard Street, West Chester, PA

Visit Website(610) 436-9200

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Housing Authority of the County of Chester?

Housing Authority of the County of Chester serves 2,083 low-income households. The agency manages 2,350 Housing Choice Vouchers and 203 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Housing Authority of the County of Chester?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 82 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the County of Chester. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 97 percent of Housing Authority of the County of Chester households.

How many Housing Authority of the County of Chester residents are employed?

Working adults head 479 households and make up 23 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the County of Chester.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Housing Authority of the County of Chester?

There are 1416 female-headed renter households living in Housing Authority of the County of Chester housing. Households headed by females are 68% of those served by the Housing Authority of the County of Chester.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Housing Authority of the County of Chester renters?

Black 1,042
Native American 21
Asian-Pacific Islander 21
White 812
Hispanic 208

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Housing Authority of the County of Chester?

There are 812 households headed by seniors served by the Housing Authority of the County of Chester. Senior households are 39% of households in Housing Authority of the County of Chester housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Housing Authority of the County of Chester housing?

There are 770 persons with disabilities living in Housing Authority of the County of Chester housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 37% of households served by the Housing Authority of the County of Chester.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Housing Authority of the County of Chester?

The Housing Authority of the County of Chester is rated as a standard performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

How often does Housing Authority of the County of Chester open new waiting lists?

Housing Authority of the County of Chester’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on March 29, 2024 and closed on March 29, 2024.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Housing Authority of the County of Chester

Hannum Gardens

601 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380

Ash Park Terrace

70 South Third Avenue, Coatesville, Pennsylvania 19320

Garnett Terrace

2 Amethyst Ct, Coatesville, Pennsylvania 19320

Downtown Revival

240 E Lincoln Hwy, Coatesville, Pennsylvania 19320

222 N Church and Locust, Maple, Spruce Cts

222 N Church St, West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380

King Terrace and Fairview Vill

300 High St, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania 19460

Oxford Terrace

326 Market St, Oxford, Pennsylvania 19363