Housing Authority of the County of Chester

Who this agency serves

Housing Authority of the County of Chester served 2,094 households across 2,763 units (76% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.0 people, an average annual income of $19,322, and pays an average of $478 per month toward rent.

Households served

2,094 of 2,763 units

Avg. household income

$19,322

Avg. rent paid by household

$478

Avg. household size

2.0 people

Households with children

31%

Head of household 62+

40%

Head of household with a disability

61%

Avg. wait to move in

14 months

Unit mix: 48% 1-bedroom, 26% 2-bedroom, 26% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 4 developments with an average score of 79 (Standard).

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.