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Hill Creek I — Income-Restricted Housing in Philadelphia, PA 19120

516 E Hill Creek Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19120

Public housing

333 units · 1–3 BR

Housing authority: (215) 684-4174Directions

How to apply

  1. Apply through Philadelphia Housing Authority. They run this development and take applications.
  2. Call the housing authority at (215) 684-4174.
  3. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Bedrooms (estimated)
90 1 bedroom · 157 2 bedrooms · 86 3 bedrooms
Average tenant rent
$353/mo

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  • 146 E Ruscomb St

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  • 158 W Tabor Rd

    158 W Tabor Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19120

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  • 410 E Rockland St

    410 E Rockland St, Philadelphia, PA 19120

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  • 4840 N C St

    4840 C St, Philadelphia, PA 19120

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  • 4922 Gransback St

    4922 Gransback St, Philadelphia, PA 19120

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  • 179 W Ruscomb St

    179 W Ruscomb St, Philadelphia, PA 19120

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    • Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
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  • 265 Rubicam St

    265 Rubicam St, Philadelphia, PA 19120

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Rents and income limits in 19120

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,610/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$64,400/yr
Renters in 19120 paying 30% or more of income on rent
63%

Income limits (2026)

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD area · median family income $122,700. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$25,800$42,950$68,750
2$29,450$49,100$78,550
3$33,150$55,250$88,350
4$36,800$61,350$98,150
5$39,750$66,300$106,050
6$44,360$71,200$113,900
7$50,040$76,100$121,750
8$55,720$81,000$129,600

Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.

Fair market rents (2027)

HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.

Size19120Wider area
Studio$1,240$1,438
1 bedroom$1,350$1,558
2 bedrooms$1,610$1,860
3 bedrooms$1,920$2,216
4 bedrooms$2,120$2,445

Wider area = Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,350 (19133) to $1,900 (19149).

Census figures for 19120 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,252. Median household income $54,000. 30% of homes are rented. 63% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 30% pay half or more.

Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.

Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share

Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 19120's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 19120

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Hill Creek I?

Apply through Philadelphia Housing Authority, which runs Hill Creek I. Call (215) 684-4174. Do not treat a walk-up at the building as the application. These records do not show openings.

Is Hill Creek I Section 8 housing?

Hill Creek I is public housing, not a project-based Section 8 contract. Apply with the housing authority. A Housing Choice Voucher is a separate program.

How many units are at Hill Creek I?

Public records list 333 units at Hill Creek I in Philadelphia, PA 19120. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Hill Creek I?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 19120 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.

People Also Ask

How do I get into Hill Creek I?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Hill Creek I in Philadelphia, PA 19120. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.

How do I qualify for affordable housing in Philadelphia, PA 19120?

Most income-restricted buildings in Philadelphia, PA 19120 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $42,950, and $61,350 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($68,750 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.

What is the income limit for low-income housing in Philadelphia, PA 19120?

For many programs in Philadelphia, PA 19120, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $42,950 a year for 1 person and $61,350 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $68,750 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.

How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Philadelphia, PA 19120?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Philadelphia, PA 19120, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Philadelphia, PA 19120 is $1,610 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.

Does Hill Creek I take Section 8 vouchers?

This file does not say that Hill Creek I has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Philadelphia, PA 19120 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Hill Creek I.

Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction. To add a different building, use the suggestion rubric.