Universal Court

1601 Federal St , Philadelphia, PA 19146

Waiting List Forecast: Likely Short or None

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check_circle  Accepts Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV)
check_circle  Affordable

Waitlist Forecast

Since this property is a LIHTC property that might not have a project based rental assistance contract, it is likely that it either has no waiting list or the waiting list is shorter than properties with rental assistance. You should contact the property to verify.

Note: Affordable Housing Online has not confirmed the waiting list status directly with the property. This waiting list status forecast is based on our housing experts' knowledge of similar properties. You should always confirm this status directly with the property.

At Universal Court, you’ll find a Graduate Hospital area apartment home with the amenities you have come to expect, in the South Philadelphia neighborhood where you want to live.  Universal Court is nestled off of South 15th and 16th streets, and located less than a quarter mile from Philadelphia's famous South Street.  Less than one block away from Broad Street, Universal Court offers great access to Philadelphia's SEPTA transportation system.    

Whether you choose a one, two, three or four bedroom apartment, you’ll find a unique layout that makes coming home something special. Adding to these wonderful comforts, you’ll also enjoy all of the extras at Universal Court such as the neighborhood shopping of South Street and Broad Street, as well as a great view of the Center City skyline!

Located just blocks from Center City, Universal Court puts you close to the places in the neighborhood you want to be, with the shopping, dining, and nightlife you have come to expect living in Philadelphia.   

Dave's Thoughts On Universal Court

This LIHTC property is among the most common types of affordable rental housing in the United States. The LIHTC program only provides subsidies to the building’s owner at construction. No subsidies are provided directly to the residents, but the owner must set rents affordable to low-income renters in the area. Our data suggests Universal Court does not participate in any project-based rent subsidy program. This means you must earn enough to pay the full rent or have your own Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher. For that reason, LIHTC properties tend to have shorter waiting lists or even none at all. LIHTC properties nationwide are required to accept housing vouchers. LIHTC properties were first built in the late 1980's. Because they tend to be newer, these properties are more likely to have larger units, more amenities, and greater tenant service offerings than other affordable housing programs. This property might be right for you if you have a housing voucher or enough income to pay rent, are looking for a high quality property, or need immediate availability. Since this property participates in the LIHTC program, the property is required to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers. As a LIHTC property that chose the 40/60 election, this property has agreed to set aside at least 40% of its units for families and individuals earning 60% of Area Median Income (AMI). Many properties have actually set aside more units than required by law, and in many cases all of the units at these properties are affordable to renters with lower incomes. Since this property participates in the LIHTC program, the property is required to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.

Dave, Founder AHO

~ Dave Layfield, Founder of Affordable Housing Online

Income Qualification for Universal Court

*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.
AMI* 1 person 2 people 3 people 4 people 5 people 6 people 7 people 8 people
50% AMI for LIHTC Units $39,100 / year $44,650 / year $50,250 / year $55,800 / year $60,300 / year $64,750 / year $69,200 / year $73,700 / year
50% AMI for PBRA Units $39,100 / year $44,650 / year $50,250 / year $55,800 / year $60,300 / year $64,750 / year $69,200 / year $73,700 / year
60% AMI for LIHTC Units $46,920 / year $53,580 / year $60,300 / year $66,960 / year $72,360 / year $77,700 / year $83,040 / year $88,440 / year

*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.

FAQs for Universal Court

Does Universal Court have a waiting list?

Universal Court probably doesn't have a waiting list, and, if it does, the wait times are most likely short. We haven't confirmed if this is the case, so you should contact the property to confirm.

Are rents subsidized at Universal Court?

We believe rents are most likely NOT subsidized at any of the units at this property since our research has not discovered any public housing or rental assistance contracts associated with this property. This means you will most likely have to pay the full rent no matter your income. Note: In some rare instances, some properties may have a small number of units subsidized through state or private programs.

What property management company manges Universal Court?

Universal Court is managed by Pennrose Management Company headquartered in Philadelphia , Pennsylvania.

In addition to Universal Court, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Philadelphia?

In addition to Universal Court, we list 785 other affordable properties in Philadelphia. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 36088 affordable units in Philadelphia.

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Rent observations may change. We encourage users to verify rents and eligiblity requirements directly with the property.

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