Bnai Brith House Apts - Reading PB Section 8 Reading, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Bnai Brith House Apts - Reading is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Reading, PA with 170 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $375/month on average.
170
total units
94%
occupancy
$375
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1026 Franklin St, Reading, PA 19602 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,104/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,945/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 1% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Bnai Brith House Apts - Reading
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 1026 Franklin 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 (~$375/mo average here).
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- Hugh Carcella Apartments 236 PB Section 8
- Oakshire Senior Apts LIHTC
- Market Square Independent Lvng LIHTC
- River Oak LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barley Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | Reading | 0.8 km |
| 241 Pearl St LIHTCPB Section 8 | Reading | 0.8 km |
| Episcopal House of Reading PB Section 8 | Reading | 1.1 km |
| Penns Common Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | Reading | 1.1 km |
| Market Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Reading | 1.1 km |
| Hugh Carcella Apartments 236 §236 | Reading | 1.1 km |
| Century Hall Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Reading | 1.1 km |
| 604 N Tenth St LIHTCPB Section 8 | Reading | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Bnai Brith House Apts - Reading have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Bnai Brith House Apts - Reading?
Residents report average rents near $375/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Bnai Brith House Apts - Reading?
Contact the management office at 1026 Franklin 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.