Reading, PA Low Income Housing

Types of Low Income Housing in Reading, PA

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Reading, PA, including:

Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Reading, Pennsylvania - Berks County

Studio Apartments $895

One Bedroom Apartments $1,041

Two Bedroom Apartments $1,320

Three Bedroom Apartments $1,649

List of Low Income Housing in or near Reading, PA

Samuel G. Hubert Apartments - Reading

125 N 10th Street
Reading, PA - 19601
(610) 376-8881
Reading Housing Authority Public Housing Apartments Hubert Apartments a 70-unit mixed-occupancy, high-rise public housing development that is owned and managed by Reading Housing Authority (RHA), and reserved for families in which the Head of Household is age 62 or above, or a person with a disability. The property offers efficiency (0) and 1-bedroom apartments. Apartments are modern, and include a stove and refrigerator. Residents are permitted to have their own air conditioners installed by R...see full details
Berks County

Dwight D. Eisenhower Apartments - Public Housing Apartments - Reading

835 Franklin Street
Reading, PA - 19602
(610) 372-3933
Reading Housing Authority Public Housing Apartments Eisenhower Apartments is a 156-unit mixed-occupancy, high-rise public housing development that is owned and managed by Reading Housing Authority (RHA), and reserved for families in which the Head of Household is age 62 or older, or a person with a disability. The property offers efficiency (0) and 1-bedroom apartments. Apartments are modern and include a stove and refrigerator. Residents are permitted to have their own air conditioners install...see full details
Berks County

George M. Rhodes Apartments - Reading

815 Franklin Street
Reading, PA - 19602
(610) 375-4737
Reading Housing Authority Public Housing Apartments Rhodes Apartments is a 156-unit mixed-occupancy, high-rise public housing development that is owned and managed by Reading Housing Authority (RHA), and reserved for families in which the Head of Household is age 62 or above, or a person with a disability. The property offers efficiency (0) and 1-bedroom apartments. Apartments are modern, and include a stove and refrigerator. Residents are permitted to have their own air conditioners installed ...see full details
Berks County

Kennedy Towers - Public Housing Apartments - Reading

300 South 4th Street
Reading, PA - 19602
(610) 775-4813
Reading Housing Authority Public Housing Apartments Kennedy Tower is a 145-unit mixed-occupancy, high-rise public housing development that is owned and managed by Reading Housing Authority (RHA), and reserved for families in which the Head of Household is age 62 or older, or a person with a disability. The property offers efficiency (0) and 1-bedroom apartments. Apartments are modern, and include a stove and refrigerator. Residents are permitted to have their own air conditioners installed by R...see full details
Berks County

Franklin Tower - Reading Public Housing Apartments - Reading

120 South 6th Street
Reading, PA - 19602
(610) 775-4813
Reading Housing Authority Public Housing Apartments Franklin Tower is a 48-unit mixed-occupancy, high-rise public housing development that is owned and managed by Reading Housing Authority (RHA), and reserved for families in which the Head of Household is age 62 or older, or a person with a disability. The property offers efficiency (0) and 1-bedroom apartments. Apartments are modern, and include a stove and refrigerator. Residents are permitted to have their own air conditioners installed by R...see full details
Berks County

Hensler Homes - Reading Public Housing - Reading

1301 Schuylkill Ave
Reading, PA - 19601
(610) 775-4813
Reading Housing Authority Public Housing Homes Hensler Homes is a 102-unit mixed-occupancy public housing development that is owned and managed by Reading Housing Authority (RHA), and reserved for families in which the Head of Household is age 62 or above, or a person with a disability. The property offers 1 bedroom garden-style apartments. Some are single-story, and others include an upstairs and downstairs unit. Apartments in Hensler Homes are modern, and include a stove and refrigerator, and...see full details
Berks County

Glenside Homes - Reading

1301 Schuylkill Ave
Reading, PA - 19601
(610) 775-4813
Reading Housing Authority Public Housing Apartments Glenside Homes is a 400-unit general-occupancy "family" public housing development that is owned and managed by Reading Housing Authority (RHA). The property offers 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom garden-style apartments for individuals and families. Glenside Homes is located on a BARTA bus route and is in walking-distance to Glenside Elementary School. Residents are invited to enjoy an on-site playground, Head Start, after-school and summer programs f...see full details
Berks County

Reading Elderly Housing - Reading

100 N Front St
Reading, PA - 19601
(610) 373-1130
Reading Elderly Housing offers low income one and two bedroom units. This is a Low Income Housing community and will have rent and income restrictions based on the Area Median Income. Hours of Operation: M-F 9:00 am - 5:00 pm *Given the demand for low income housing, there may be a waiting list. If this listing is incorrect, please contact us using the form below.* ...see full details
Berks County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Oakshire Senior Apartments - Reading

350 Lackawanna Street
Reading, PA - 19601
(610) 376-1716
Oakshire Senior Apartments offers 90 low income one and two bedroom units. This is a Low Income Housing Tax Credit community and will have rent and income restrictions based on the Area Median Income. Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 8 am - 5 pm *Given the demand for low income housing, there may be a waiting list. If this listing is incorrect, please contact us using the form below.* ...see full details
Berks County

Berks County Housing Authority - Reading

1803 Butter Lane
Reading, PA - 19606
(610) 370-0822
Berks County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of programs such as Low Rent Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8. These programs are income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for rentals or vouchers and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are in need of housing assistance in the area ple...see full details
Berks County

Hugh Carcella Apartments - Reading

505 N 10th St
Reading, PA - 19604
(610) 372-1733
Hugh Carcella Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Hugh Carcella Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. ...see full details
Berks County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

B'Nai B'Rith House Apartments - Reading

1026 Franklin St
Reading, PA - 19602
(610) 374-4453
B Nai B Rith House Apt is a Elderly low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact B Nai B Rith House Apt for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. Rent includes utilities. On-site beauty shop, library, chapel, exercise room and grocery store/pantry. ...see full details
Berks County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Neighborhood Housing Services Of Reading, - Reading

213 North 5th Street
Reading, PA -
610-372-8433-207
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Fair Housing Pre-Purchase Education Workshops Financial Management Budget Counseling Home Improvement and Rehabilitation Counseling Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Predatory Lending Education Workshops Rental Housing Counseling Languages Spoken at Housing...see full details
Berks County

Berks Community Action Program Budget Counsel - Reading

247 N. 5th St.
Reading, PA - 19601
610-376-6571-17
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Financial Management Budget Counseling Home Improvement and Rehabilitation Counseling Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners Pre-purchase Counseling Rental Housing Counseling Services for Homeless Counseling Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English Spanish...see full details
Berks County

Opportunity House Supportive Housing - Reading

430 North 2nd Street
Reading, PA - 19601
(610) 374-4696
Our transitional housing program provides families with the opportunity to make a gradual transition back into the community. Those participating in this program have demonstrated the ability to make positive changes in their lives while engaged in shelter services, but are unable to maintain these changes once re-entering the community. On average, nine families comprised of 11 adults and 21 children participate in this program each month. The length of their stay ranges from 3 to 24 months de...see full details
Berks County

Non Profit Apartment

Pennsylvania Affordable Housing Finance Corporation - Reading

227 N 4TH St
Reading, PA - 19601

PROMOTE LOW INCOME HOUSING...see full details
Berks County

Non Profit Apartment

Reading/Berks Habitat For Humanity - Reading

PO Box 13666
Reading, PA - 19612
(229)924-6935
Habitat For Humanity Is A Nonprofit, Ecumenical Christian Housing Ministry Dedicated To Eliminating Substandard Housing And Homelessness Worldwide And To Making Adequate, Affordable Shelter A Matter Of Conscience And Action. Habitat Invites People From All Faiths And Walks Of Life To Work Together In Partnership, Building Houses With Families In Need....see full details
Berks County

Non Profit Apartment

Queen Of Angels Apartments - Reading

22 Rothermel Street
Reading, PA - 19605
610-921-3115
Queen Of Angels Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Queen Of Angels Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Berks County

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Apartment Costs (user reports): 1.200
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): washer,dryer Gas Heat
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Episcopal House Of Reading - Reading

50 N 9th St
Reading, PA - 19601
(610) 489-4580
Episcopal House Of Reading is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Episcopal House Of Reading for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Berks County

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Apartment Costs (user reports): $360-660 Efficiency or one bedroom
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): All utilities included
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Jamestown Village - Reading

300 Lackawanna
Reading, PA - 19601
610-374-8116x20
Jamestown Village is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Jamestown Village for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Berks County

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Apartment Costs (user reports): 700
200$
750
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Everything expect heat
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

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