Hensler Homes - Reading Public Housing - Low Income Apartments in Reading, PA

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Last-Modified: 2019-11-21 09:24:19

Median apartment rental rate in this zip code: $801
Population in zip code: 33,208
Media age of those living in this zip code: 30.8
Media household income of those living in this zip code: $29,604
Average home value in this zip code: $71,894

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 come equipped with central air conditioning units for a modest fee.

Hensler Homes is located on a BARTA bus route and is in walking-distance to the local community center, which hosts a range of activities.

Residents rent is typically equal to 30% of the households adjusted annual income, and includes water, sewer, trash, and utilities.

Parking is available on adjacent City of Reading streets. It is important to note that parking is not a fundamental service of the RHA public housing program.

Hensler Homes has 5 units that are fully equipped for persons with disabilities, in accordance with the standards required by the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standard. The property has many more units in which ramped access, first-floor bedrooms, and permanent accessibility features have been installed. Reading Housing Authority is committed to ensuring equal access to persons with disabilities, and as such, will consider modifications to its properties under the Reasonable Accommodation Policy.

Hensler residents may receive assistance with a range of health, education, social and economic opportunities from the RHA Department of Resident Services.

1. Research all of the different low-income housing programs available in your area. There are a variety of federal, state, and local programs that offer low-income housing assistance. Each program has its own eligibility requirements and application process, so it is important to do your research to find the program that is right for you.
2. Get all of your documentation in order: When you apply for low income housing, you will need to provide documentation of your income, assets, and household composition. This documentation may include tax returns, pay stubs, bank statements, and birth certificates.
3. Be careful and accurate on all information provided: Any false or misleading information on your application will most likely result in your disqualification.
4. Waiting Lists: The waiting lists for most, if not all low-income housing programs is long. Do not limit yourself to only apply to one apartment location.

To qualify for low income housing in Pennsylvania, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

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Persons In Family Household	Poverty Guideline
For Households with more than 8 persons, add $4,480 for each additional person.
1	$14,580
2	$19,720
3	$24,860
4	$30,000
5	$35,140
6	$40,280
7	$45,420
8	$50,560

*Alaska and Hawaii have different rates for HUD federal poverty guidelines.
These numbers above represent 100% of the Federal Poverty Rate. In order to get in some apartments the 100% rate changes to things like 200%. In these cases, you will only need to multiply the rate in each category by 2.

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Contact Your Local Housing Authority
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Hensler Homes - Reading Public HousingReading, PA - 19601

Hensler Homes - Reading Public Housing
Reading, PA - 19601