Blue Bell Senior Residence 

Frequently Asked Questions

Blue Bell Senior Residence

953 Penllyn Blue Bell Pike

Blue Bell, PA 19422

Rent: $905 – $1,500 per month plus electric

Applicants must be 62 years or older.

Maximum Income: One Person - $68,720, Two People $78,560

• Housing applications will not be available until we formally advertise availability per our Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan.

• Advertisements will simultaneously be published in local newspapers, on PAhousingsearch.com which is part of PHFA’s website as well as Federation Housing’s website at www.federationhousing.org

• Advertising will begin in mid to late 2027 based on construction.

• We do not maintain a list for requesting applications before they are available.

Apartment Features

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• One-bedroom apartments are all the same size at 672 sq. ft.

• There are no two-bedroom apartments

• Luxury vinyl plank flooring

• Individually controlled heat and air conditioning

• Full kitchen with dishwasher

• Centrally monitored Emergency Pull Cord System in bedroom and bathroom

• Several wheel chair accessible apartments.

• All apartments have additional accessible features (toilet, shower grab bars, shower seats and handheld sprayers)

• Several sensory apartments for those needing hearing/vision enhancements

Community Features

• Two story elevator building with 55 apartments

• Non-Smoking campus

• On site management, social services and maintenance

• Card access building entry

• Accessible entrance – no steps

• On-site parking

• Laundry rooms on each floor

• Large community room for resident gatherings with kitchenette and adjacent porches/patio space

• Computer room

• Library

• Card/Game room

• Trash chutes on each floor

• Pets Welcome – pet policy found in Tenant Selection Plan.

• Fire suppression sprinkler system in common areas and apartments

• Centrally monitored fire alarm system and emergency call system.

• Close to transportation

• Close to shopping

Energy Efficient Green Initiatives featuring:

• Energy Efficient LED lighting

• Energy Star rated appliances

• Energy Efficient Windows

• Installed water fixtures will be efficient

• Recycling

General Information:

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Q: When will the building be ready for occupancy?

A: The building is under construction. We anticipate construction completion in late 2027.  No one is permitted on the construction site.

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Q: How old must an applicant be to be considered for housing?

A: All members of the household must be 62 years of age or older at the time application is submitted.

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Q: Is this a HUD subsidized section 8 housing program for the elderly?

A: No. There is no HUD rental subsidy. This is a low-income housing tax credit building for the elderly. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements per the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program.

We will accept applicants with Housing Choice Vouchers issued through the Montgomery County Housing Authority.

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Q: Do I have to pay for my own utilities?

A: Yes. Residents must pay their own electric utility which is separately metered for each apartment. The apartment's heat, air conditioning, hot water and lighting are all electric. Residents must be able to open an account with PECO. The building provides water and sewer.

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Q: Are pets allowed?

A: Yes. Residents are permitted to have one domestic household pet with proper vaccination records and a $300 pet security deposit.

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Q.  Applications Information

A: The Tenant Selection Plan contains information about eligibility and information about the application process.

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Q. What about future updates?

A. Interested persons can subscribe to the mailing list for updates about the project. Updates will include the announcement when applications are available and other general information. 

Please sign up on our website www.federationhousing.org