Four Freedoms House
6101 Morris St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Four Freedoms House is an income-based apartment property for seniors at 6101 Morris St in Philadelphia, PA. 220 of its 282 apartments are subsidized, in studio and 1-bedroom sizes. The rent assistance belongs to the apartment, so you apply to the property itself and you do not need a voucher.
How to apply to Four Freedoms House
- Call the property office at (215) 843-8000 and ask whether the waiting list is open.
- Ask for an application. The property keeps its own waiting list; the housing authority's voucher list is a different line.
- Have ID, Social Security numbers and proof of income ready for everyone in the household. The office verifies income before it offers an apartment.
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About Four Freedoms House
- Address
- 6101 Morris St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
- Program
- Project-based Section 8
- Who can live here
- HUD identifies this as senior housing. The age rule and which household member must meet it depend on the property’s program. Ask for the tenant selection plan; a senior label alone does not establish eligibility or care services.
- Rent
- Residents pay about 30% of their adjusted income toward rent and a HUD contract with the property covers the rest. HUD's resident data records an average payment of $376 a month toward rent and utilities. This historical average is not a current asking rent or a quote for your household.
- Subsidized apartments by size
- 141 studio, 79 1-bedroom
- Other apartments
- 62 of the 282 apartments are not covered by the HUD contract. Ask the office whether they are rental units, what rent applies and whether a Housing Choice Voucher can be used.
- Historical move-ins
- About 7% of households had moved in within the past year in the resident data held by HUD. This does not predict openings, waiting time or the current status of the waiting list.
- Managed by
- Prudent Property Managers, Inc., (305) 534-8241
- HUD inspection
- Scored 92 out of 100 in the HUD inspection record (February 2026). This is a dated inspection result, not a statement about the condition of an apartment today.
- HUD contract
- HUD's record lists a contract end of November 2043. This field alone does not confirm current coverage or a renewal; ask the office.
- First occupied
- 1983
Income limits in Philadelphia County (FY2026)
Most admissions to project-based Section 8 are for very low income households (50% of area median or less). Limited admissions above that level may be allowed within the low income limit. At least 40% of assisted units becoming available in a fiscal year must go to extremely low income households. The applicable admission rules depend on the contract; the office verifies eligibility (24 CFR 5.653).
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $25,800 | $42,950 | $68,750 |
| 2 people | $29,450 | $49,100 | $78,550 |
| 3 people | $33,150 | $55,250 | $88,350 |
| 4 people | $36,800 | $61,350 | $98,150 |
| 5 people | $39,750 | $66,300 | $106,050 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $71,200 | $113,900 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $76,100 | $121,750 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $81,000 | $129,600 |
Source: HUD FY2026 income limits. Income is gross annual income for the whole household; the property verifies it when your name comes up on the waiting list.
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If you already have a housing voucher
A Housing Choice Voucher pays part of the rent in a privately owned apartment you find yourself. It cannot be used in an apartment that is already subsidized, so the 220 income-based apartments here are not an option for it. Browse landlords in Philadelphia who accept vouchers or see Section 8 rent limits and housing authorities in Philadelphia County.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I apply to Four Freedoms House?
- Apply to the property, not to the housing authority. Call the office at (215) 843-8000 and ask whether the waiting list is open and how to get an application. Four Freedoms House keeps its own waiting list, separate from the Section 8 voucher list. Expect to show ID, Social Security numbers and proof of income for everyone in the household.
- What is the income limit for Four Freedoms House?
- Most admissions to project-based Section 8 are for very low income households (50% of area median or less). Limited admissions above that level may be allowed within the low income limit. At least 40% of assisted units becoming available in a fiscal year must go to extremely low income households. The applicable admission rules depend on the contract; the office verifies eligibility (24 CFR 5.653). In Philadelphia County the FY2026 very low income limit is $42,950 a year for one person and $61,350 for a household of four.
- How much is rent at Four Freedoms House?
- Residents pay about 30% of their adjusted income toward rent and a HUD contract with the property covers the rest. HUD's resident data records an average payment of $376 a month toward rent and utilities. This historical average is not a current rent quote. Your own share is calculated from your household's income when you move in and again each year.
- Do I need a Section 8 voucher to live at Four Freedoms House?
- No. This is Project-based Section 8: the assistance is attached to the apartment, not to the tenant, so it is there when you move in and stays behind when you move out. 62 of the apartments are not subsidized; ask the office whether a Housing Choice Voucher can be used there.
- Is Four Freedoms House only for seniors?
- HUD lists it as housing for the elderly. HUD identifies this as senior housing. The age rule and which household member must meet it depend on the property’s program. Ask for the tenant selection plan; a senior label alone does not establish eligibility or care services.
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Property details from HUD’s Multifamily Assistance and Section 8 Contracts data and Picture of Subsidized Households, HUD property 800018431. Dataset retrieved October 2026; individual records may describe earlier periods.