Section 8 & Voucher Housing in 19143 — Southwest Philadelphia
ZIP code 19143 covers Kingsessing and parts of Cobbs Creek and Spruce Hill in Southwest and West Philadelphia. It includes PHA's Bartram Village, near historic Bartram's Garden, along with other affordable buildings. Served by SEPTA bus and trolley routes, it is a practical area for renters using a Housing Choice Voucher.
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Voucher-Friendly Buildings in Pennsylvania
About This Program in Pennsylvania
In Philadelphia, the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program and public housing are run by the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA). Rent in public housing and with a voucher is income-based — generally about 30% of adjusted household income.
How to Apply in Pennsylvania
Apply through PHA at pha.phila.gov when waitlists are open. Philadelphia's Fair Practices Ordinance prohibits source-of-income discrimination and is still enforced by the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations — but a 2022 Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling striking down Pittsburgh's similar ordinance has cast legal doubt on its enforceability, and Pennsylvania has no statewide protection. Confirm your rights with the Commission or a legal aid provider.