Studio Section 8 apartments in Nicetown-Tioga, Philadelphia
A Section 8 voucher will cover up to $1,130/mo for a studio unit in ZIP 19140 — the current Small-Area FMR for the Nicetown-Tioga area.
Voucher discrimination is illegal here
Philadelphia’s Fair Practices Ordinance makes it illegal for landlords to refuse an applicant because of a housing voucher.
Section 8 payment standards — ZIP 19140
Small-Area FMR · 2026| Bedrooms | Payment standard / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,130 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,230 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,460 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,750 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,950 |
Payment standards published by HUD. Small-Area FMRs vary by ZIP code — this is the exact ceiling a Housing Choice Voucher will cover for a unit in this ZIP.
Governing PHA
Philadelphia Housing Authority
HUD PHA code PA002 · 25,063 HCV vouchers
This PHA is not accepting new applications at this time. Call for the next opening date.
The Philadelphia Housing Authority HCV waitlist has been closed since 2013. When it reopens, applications are accepted online for a limited window.
- Address
- 2013 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 684-4000
- Website
- https://www.pha.phila.gov