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Germantown Interfaith

1420 W Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19126

Germantown Interfaith is an income-based apartment property for seniors, people with disabilities and families at 1420 W Chelten Ave in Philadelphia, PA. 95 of its 96 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.

Recorded assisted apartments
95
of 96 in HUD’s record
Who it serves
Seniors and families
Historical tenant payment
$371/mo
Historical rent + utilities average
Recorded HUD inspection
79 / 100
March 2026

How to apply to Germantown Interfaith

  1. Call the property office at (215) 438-9779 and ask whether the waiting list is open.
  2. Ask for an application. The property keeps its own waiting list; the housing authority's voucher list is a different line.
  3. Have ID, Social Security numbers and proof of income ready for everyone in the household. The office verifies income before it offers an apartment.

VoucherMatch does not take applications for this property and cannot tell you whether an apartment is open today. The office can.

About Germantown Interfaith

Address
1420 W Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19126
Program
Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly
Who can live here
HUD lists this property as serving a mix of seniors, people with disabilities and families. Ask the office which apartments are open to your household.
Rent
Residents pay about 30% of their adjusted income toward rent and HUD pays the rest to the property. HUD's resident data records an average payment of $371 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
24 studio, 71 1-bedroom
Other apartments
One of the 96 apartments is 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 17% 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
HumanGood Pennsylvania, (610) 260-1126
HUD inspection
Scored 79 out of 100 in the HUD inspection record (March 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 December 2034. This field alone does not confirm current coverage or a renewal; ask the office.
First occupied
1990

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 sizeExtremely 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 95 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 Germantown Interfaith?
Apply to the property, not to the housing authority. Call the office at (215) 438-9779 and ask whether the waiting list is open and how to get an application. Germantown Interfaith 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 Germantown Interfaith?
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 Germantown Interfaith?
Residents pay about 30% of their adjusted income toward rent and HUD pays the rest to the property. HUD's resident data records an average payment of $371 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 Germantown Interfaith?
No. This is Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly: 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. One apartment is not subsidized; ask the office whether a Housing Choice Voucher can be used there.

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Property details from HUD’s Multifamily Assistance and Section 8 Contracts data and Picture of Subsidized Households, HUD property 800018453. Dataset retrieved October 2026; individual records may describe earlier periods.