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Chester Housing Authority
Chester Housing Authority is based in Chester, Delaware County, PA and administers 1,628 Section 8 vouchers and 801 public housing units.
HUD PHA code PA007. Program type: Combined. Households served: 2,011. Occupancy: 83%. ZIP codes served: 45.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Single Family Attached), effective 2026-03-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Space Heating (Natural Gas) | $32 | $38 | $43 | $48 | $53 |
| Space Heating (Bottled Gas) | $85 | $100 | $114 | $128 | $142 |
| Space Heating (Electric Resistance) | $45 | $53 | $67 | $82 | $96 |
| Space Heating (Electric Heat Pump) | $33 | $39 | $46 | $51 | $57 |
| Space Heating (Fuel Oil) | $77 | $91 | $104 | $116 | $129 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $3 | $4 | $6 | $8 | $9 |
| Cooking (Bottled Gas) | $9 | $11 | $15 | $20 | $25 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $9 | $11 | $15 | $20 | $25 |
| Other Electric | $43 | $51 | $71 | $90 | $110 |
| Air Conditioning | $12 | $14 | $24 | $33 | $43 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $10 | $12 | $17 | $22 | $27 |
| Water Heating (Bottled Gas) | $26 | $31 | $45 | $59 | $72 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $28 | $33 | $42 | $51 | $60 |
| Water Heating (Fuel Oil) | $24 | $28 | $41 | $53 | $66 |
| Water | $29 | $30 | $41 | $57 | $75 |
| Sewer | $19 | $21 | $35 | $56 | $77 |
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Latest from Chester Housing Authority
- Ruth Bennett Farm and its many volunteers prepare for the seasonThe Ruth Bennett Farm and its volunteers are getting ready for the upcoming season.
- Chester Housing Authority names new board memberThe Chester Housing Authority has appointed a new member to its board.
- The Spirit-CHA hosted holiday party for local familiesThe Spirit-CHA organization hosted a holiday party for families in the local area.
- Delaware County Times -Chester Housing Authority holds holiday party for residentsThe Chester Housing Authority organized a holiday party for its residents, as reported by the Delaware County Times.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19003 | $1,620 | $1,750 | $2,090 | $2,490 | $2,750 |
| 19008 | $1,610 | $1,740 | $2,080 | $2,480 | $2,730 |
| 19010 | $1,870 | $2,030 | $2,420 | $2,880 | $3,180 |
| 19013 | $1,170 | $1,260 | $1,510 | $1,800 | $1,980 |
| 19014 | $1,350 | $1,460 | $1,740 | $2,070 | $2,290 |
| 19015 | $1,180 | $1,280 | $1,530 | $1,820 | $2,010 |
| 19017 | $1,540 | $1,670 | $1,990 | $2,370 | $2,620 |
| 19018 | $1,320 | $1,430 | $1,710 | $2,040 | $2,250 |
| 19022 | $1,070 | $1,160 | $1,390 | $1,660 | $1,830 |
| 19023 | $1,250 | $1,360 | $1,620 | $1,930 | $2,130 |
| 19026 | $1,290 | $1,400 | $1,670 | $1,990 | $2,190 |
| 19029 | $1,440 | $1,560 | $1,860 | $2,220 | $2,440 |
| 19032 | $1,420 | $1,540 | $1,840 | $2,190 | $2,420 |
| 19033 | $1,350 | $1,460 | $1,740 | $2,070 | $2,290 |
| 19036 | $1,280 | $1,390 | $1,660 | $1,980 | $2,180 |
| 19041 | $1,810 | $1,960 | $2,340 | $2,790 | $3,080 |
| 19043 | $1,140 | $1,240 | $1,480 | $1,760 | $1,950 |
| 19050 | $1,180 | $1,270 | $1,520 | $1,810 | $2,000 |
| 19052 | $1,510 | $1,630 | $1,950 | $2,320 | $2,560 |
| 19060 | $1,740 | $1,880 | $2,250 | $2,680 | $2,960 |
| 19061 | $1,280 | $1,390 | $1,660 | $1,980 | $2,180 |
| 19063 | $1,510 | $1,630 | $1,950 | $2,320 | $2,560 |
| 19064 | $1,450 | $1,570 | $1,880 | $2,240 | $2,470 |
| 19070 | $1,240 | $1,340 | $1,600 | $1,910 | $2,100 |
| 19073 | $1,930 | $2,090 | $2,490 | $2,970 | $3,270 |
| 19074 | $1,360 | $1,470 | $1,760 | $2,100 | $2,310 |
| 19076 | $1,160 | $1,260 | $1,500 | $1,790 | $1,970 |
| 19078 | $1,280 | $1,390 | $1,660 | $1,980 | $2,180 |
| 19079 | $1,330 | $1,440 | $1,720 | $2,050 | $2,260 |
| 19081 | $1,430 | $1,550 | $1,850 | $2,200 | $2,430 |
| 19082 | $1,190 | $1,290 | $1,540 | $1,830 | $2,020 |
| 19083 | $1,370 | $1,480 | $1,770 | $2,110 | $2,330 |
| 19085 | $1,950 | $2,120 | $2,520 | $3,000 | $3,320 |
| 19086 | $1,580 | $1,710 | $2,040 | $2,430 | $2,680 |
| 19087 | $2,060 | $2,230 | $2,660 | $3,170 | $3,500 |
| 19094 | $1,270 | $1,370 | $1,640 | $1,950 | $2,160 |
| 19096 | $2,030 | $2,190 | $2,620 | $3,120 | $3,440 |
| 19113 | $1,310 | $1,420 | $1,690 | $2,010 | $2,220 |
| 19153 | $1,380 | $1,500 | $1,790 | $2,130 | $2,350 |
| 19312 | $1,800 | $1,950 | $2,330 | $2,780 | $3,060 |
| 19317 | $1,890 | $2,040 | $2,440 | $2,910 | $3,210 |
| 19319 | $2,110 | $2,280 | $2,720 | $3,240 | $3,580 |
| 19342 | $2,160 | $2,340 | $2,790 | $3,320 | $3,670 |
| 19373 | $1,970 | $2,130 | $2,540 | $3,030 | $3,340 |
| 19382 | $1,710 | $1,850 | $2,210 | $2,630 | $2,900 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Chester Housing Authority
1111 Avenue Of The States, Chester, PA 19013
Phone: (610) 904-1111
Official website: chesterha.org
Email updates
About Chester Housing Authority
Overview
The Chester Housing Authority manages 801 public housing units and administers 1,628 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 2,011 households. With an occupancy rate of 83%, the authority operates a combined program, providing both rental assistance and public housing options to residents in Chester, Pennsylvania.
Scale and standing
The Chester Housing Authority ranks second among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington area. It holds the 13th position in the state by the number of Section 8 vouchers administered, out of 83 authorities in Pennsylvania. Its peer, the Housing Authority County of Delaware, administers 2,983 vouchers, highlighting the significant role both play in the region's housing support.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,390 to $2,720, with an average of $1,914. This is higher than the state average of $1,363. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 19342 at $2,720, while the lowest is in ZIP code 19022 at $1,390.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
- Philadelphia, PA
- Ardmore, PA
- Aston, PA
- Berwyn, PA
- Brookhaven, PA
- Broomall, PA
- Bryn Mawr, PA
- Chadds Ford, PA
- Chester, PA
- Cheyney, PA
- Clifton Heights, PA
- Collingdale, PA
- Crum lynne, PA
- Drexel Hill, PA
- Essington, PA
- Folcroft, PA
- Folsom, PA
- Garnet Valley, PA
- Glen Mills, PA
- Glenolden, PA
- Haverford, PA
- Havertown, PA
- Holmes, PA
- Lansdowne, PA
- Marcus Hook, PA
- Media, PA
- Morton, PA
- Newtown Square, PA
- Norwood, PA
- Prospect Park, PA
- Ridley Park, PA
- Sharon Hill, PA
- Springfield, PA
- Swarthmore, PA
- Thornton, PA
- Upper Darby, PA
- Villanova, PA
- Wallingford, PA
- Wayne, PA
- West Chester, PA
- Woodlyn, PA
- Wynnewood, PA
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Housing Authority County of DelawareWoodlyn, PA, 2,983 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.