Barley Square LIHTCPB Section 8 Reading, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Barley Square is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Reading, PA with 57 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
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| Address | 220 Grape St, Reading, PA 19602 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 57 |
| Placed in service | 2020 |
| Affordability term | 35 years |
How to apply at Barley Square
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 220 Grape St, Reading; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.
Other subsidized housing in Reading
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- Oakbrook Homes Public Housing
- Glenside Homes Public Housing
- Jamestown Village LIHTCPB Section 8
- Reading Elderly Housing PB Section 8
- Bnai Brith House Apts - Reading PB Section 8
- Hensler Homes Public Housing
- Hugh Carcella Apartments 236 PB Section 8
- Oakshire Senior Apts LIHTC
- Market Square Independent Lvng LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Emma Lazarus Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Reading | 0.8 km |
| 408 S Ninth St LIHTCPB Section 8 | Reading | 0.8 km |
| Wyomissing Club LIHTCPB Section 8 | Reading | 1.1 km |
| Abraham Lincoln Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | Reading | 1.1 km |
| Bookbindery LIHTCPB Section 8 | Reading | 1.1 km |
| Elm View Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Reading | 1.1 km |
| Sixth Ward Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Reading | 1.1 km |
| Episcopal House of Reading PB Section 8 | Reading | 1.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Reading
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Barley Square have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Barley Square?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Barley Square?
Contact the management office at 220 Grape St in Reading. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.