Bartram Village — PHA Public Housing in Southwest Philly
5606 Harley Dr, Philadelphia, PA, 19143
About this apartment
PHA public housing development with approximately 448 homes in the Kingsessing area of Southwest Philadelphia, near Bartram's Garden. Rent is income-based. Applications go through the PHA waitlist.
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About Bartram Village
Bartram Village is a PHA public housing development of roughly 448 homes near 5606 Harley Drive in the Kingsessing area of Southwest Philadelphia, close to historic Bartram's Garden. Rent is income-based, set at about 30% of adjusted household income.
How to apply
- Apply through pha.phila.gov when the public housing or Housing Choice Voucher waitlist is open
- Waitlists open and close periodically — check current status with PHA
- You can list development preferences; Bartram Village can be selected
- When a matching unit is available, PHA contacts you for an eligibility review and an offer
Rent is about 30% of adjusted household income — there is no flat market rent.
Your rights
Philadelphia's Fair Practices Ordinance prohibits source-of-income discrimination, and the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations still accepts and processes these complaints — most landlords are barred from refusing you simply because you would pay with a Housing Choice Voucher. One caveat: a 2022 Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision striking down Pittsburgh's similar ordinance has cast legal doubt on whether Philadelphia's is ultimately enforceable, and Pennsylvania has no statewide protection. The ordinance is still in effect and enforced locally, but confirm your rights with the Commission or a legal aid provider before relying on them.
Neighborhood
The Kingsessing area of Southwest Philadelphia is served by SEPTA bus and trolley routes, near historic Bartram's Garden along the Schuylkill River.
For current waitlist information, call PHA at (215) 684-4000 or visit pha.phila.gov.
We'll email you when voucher-friendly housing becomes available near here.