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Somerset Villas

200 E Somerset St, Philadelphia, PA 19134

Somerset Villas is an income-based apartment property for seniors at 200 E Somerset St in Philadelphia, PA. 99 of its 100 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
99
of 100 in HUD’s record
Who it serves
Seniors
Historical tenant payment
$333/mo
Historical rent + utilities average
Recorded HUD inspection
92 / 100
June 2026

How to apply to Somerset Villas

  1. Call the property office at (215) 423-0090 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 Somerset Villas

Address
200 E Somerset St, Philadelphia, PA 19134
Program
Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly
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 HUD pays the rest to the property. HUD's resident data records an average payment of $333 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
25 studio, 74 1-bedroom
Other apartments
One of the 100 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 19% 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
HACE Management Company, (215) 423-3070
HUD inspection
Scored 92 out of 100 in the HUD inspection record (June 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 October 2043. This field alone does not confirm current coverage or a renewal; ask the office.
First occupied
1992

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 99 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 Somerset Villas?
Apply to the property, not to the housing authority. Call the office at (215) 423-0090 and ask whether the waiting list is open and how to get an application. Somerset Villas 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 Somerset Villas?
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 Somerset Villas?
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 $333 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 Somerset Villas?
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.
Is Somerset Villas 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 800018876. Dataset retrieved October 2026; individual records may describe earlier periods.