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Housing Authority of the County of Chester

Housing Authority of the County of Chester is based in West Chester, Chester County, PA and administers 2,445 Section 8 vouchers and 243 public housing units.

HUD PHA code PA046. Program type: Combined. Households served: 2,104. Occupancy: 78%. ZIP codes served: 46.

Utility allowances

Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (High-Rise/Apartment), effective 2025-01-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.

Utility	Studio	1 bedroom	2 bedroom	3 bedroom	4 bedroom
Heating (Natural Gas)	$28	$33	$39	$44	$50
Heating (Bottle Gas)	$64	$74	$90	$100	$115
Heating (Electric)	$31	$36	$49	$61	$74
Heating (Electric Heat Pump)	$27	$32	$38	$43	$47
Heating (Fuel Oil)	$79	$91	$106	$122	$138
Cooking (Natural Gas)	$4	$4	$6	$7	$10
Cooking (Bottle Gas)	$8	$8	$13	$18	$23
Cooking (Electric)	$8	$9	$13	$17	$22
Other Electric	$29	$35	$48	$62	$75
Air Conditioning	$7	$8	$11	$14	$17
Water Heating (Natural Gas)	$9	$10	$14	$18	$22
Water Heating (Bottle Gas)	$20	$23	$31	$41	$51
Water Heating (Electric)	$20	$24	$30	$37	$43
Water Heating (Fuel Oil)	$24	$28	$39	$51	$63
Water	$57	$59	$77	$96	$114
Sewer	$43	$44	$59	$74	$90

Source: authority's utility allowance schedule.

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 Housing Authority of the County of Chester

2026-10-06Preserving Affordable Housing
The Housing Authority of the County of Chester is taking steps to maintain affordable housing in the area.
2026-08-27Landlord Symposium 2026
The Housing Authority of the County of Chester is hosting a Landlord Symposium in 2026, with a flyer available for download.
2026-07-29Next Board Meeting
The Housing Authority of the County of Chester has scheduled a Board of Directors meeting for September 22, 2026, which will be held both in-person and virtually.
2026-06-01NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD AND PUBLIC HEARING
The Housing Authority is accepting public comments on proposed revisions during a 45-day comment period, with documents available for review online or at their office.
2026-01-07Congrats to Our Team for Achieving a 94.74% Recertification Rate
The Housing Authority's Public Housing Department has achieved a 94.74% recertification rate, exceeding HUD requirements and restoring the agency to strong standing.

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
17527	$1,140	$1,240	$1,530	$1,940	$2,010
17555	$1,180	$1,290	$1,600	$2,000	$2,110
19073	$1,930	$2,090	$2,490	$2,970	$3,270
19087	$2,060	$2,230	$2,660	$3,170	$3,500
19301	$1,840	$1,990	$2,380	$2,840	$3,130
19310	$1,370	$1,480	$1,770	$2,120	$2,330
19311	$1,420	$1,540	$1,840	$2,190	$2,420
19312	$1,800	$1,950	$2,330	$2,780	$3,060
19316	$1,320	$1,430	$1,710	$2,040	$2,250
19317	$1,890	$2,040	$2,440	$2,910	$3,210
19319	$2,110	$2,280	$2,720	$3,240	$3,580
19320	$1,430	$1,550	$1,850	$2,200	$2,430
19330	$1,140	$1,230	$1,470	$1,750	$1,930
19333	$1,850	$2,000	$2,390	$2,850	$3,140
19335	$1,650	$1,780	$2,130	$2,540	$2,800
19341	$2,030	$2,190	$2,620	$3,120	$3,440
19342	$2,160	$2,340	$2,790	$3,320	$3,670
19343	$1,790	$1,930	$2,310	$2,750	$3,040
19344	$1,200	$1,300	$1,560	$1,860	$2,050
19345	$1,940	$2,100	$2,510	$2,990	$3,300
19348	$1,360	$1,470	$1,760	$2,100	$2,310
19350	$1,470	$1,590	$1,900	$2,260	$2,500
19352	$1,590	$1,730	$2,060	$2,450	$2,710
19355	$1,940	$2,100	$2,510	$2,990	$3,300
19358	$1,250	$1,360	$1,620	$1,930	$2,130
19362	$1,180	$1,280	$1,550	$1,890	$2,030
19363	$1,180	$1,280	$1,530	$1,820	$2,010
19365	$1,210	$1,310	$1,570	$1,870	$2,060
19367	$1,350	$1,470	$1,750	$2,080	$2,300
19369	$1,350	$1,460	$1,750	$2,080	$2,290
19372	$2,040	$2,210	$2,640	$3,150	$3,470
19373	$1,970	$2,130	$2,540	$3,030	$3,340
19374	$1,000	$1,080	$1,290	$1,540	$1,700
19375	$1,370	$1,480	$1,770	$2,110	$2,320
19380	$2,030	$2,190	$2,620	$3,120	$3,440
19382	$1,710	$1,850	$2,210	$2,630	$2,900
19383	$1,710	$1,850	$2,210	$2,630	$2,900
19390	$1,380	$1,500	$1,790	$2,130	$2,350
19425	$2,160	$2,340	$2,790	$3,320	$3,670
19442	$1,690	$1,830	$2,180	$2,600	$2,870
19457	$1,210	$1,310	$1,560	$1,860	$2,050
19460	$1,670	$1,810	$2,160	$2,570	$2,840
19465	$1,430	$1,550	$1,850	$2,200	$2,430
19475	$990	$1,070	$1,280	$1,530	$1,680
19520	$1,040	$1,130	$1,370	$1,630	$1,800
19543	$1,150	$1,280	$1,630	$2,000	$2,180

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.

Contact

Housing Authority of the County of Chester

30 W Barnard St, West Chester, PA 19382

Phone: (610) 436-9200

Official website: haccnet.org

Email updates

About Housing Authority of the County of Chester

Overview

The Housing Authority of the County of Chester manages 243 public housing units and administers 2,445 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 2,104 households. The authority has an occupancy rate of 78%, and its programs are combined, meaning it offers both public housing and voucher assistance.

Scale and standing

The Housing Authority of the County of Chester ranks 7th in the state of Pennsylvania by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 83 authorities. This places it among the larger voucher providers in the state, reflecting its significant role in housing support within Chester County.

Rent standards in the area it covers

The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,250 to $2,720, with an average of $1,976. This is notably higher than the state average of $1,363. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 19342, while the lowest is in ZIP code 19475.

Cities served

Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.

Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.