Cedar Glen LIHTCPB Section 8 Reading, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Cedar Glen is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Reading, MA with 113 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $654/month on average.
113
total units
99%
occupancy
$654
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 Elderberry Ln, Reading, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $28,943/yr |
| Average personal income | $23,910/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 72% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 74% |
How to apply at Cedar Glen
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 2 Elderberry Ln, 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 (~$654/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Reading
- Cedar Glen LIHTC
- Longwood Place at Reading LIHTC
- Peter Sanborn Place PB Section 8
- Reading Residential Programs §811
- Hopkins Street Housing, Inc. §811
- Reading Community Residence §811
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mclaughlin House §811 | North Reading | 1.1 km |
| Wilmington Community Residence §811 | Wilmington | 3.5 km |
| Arbor at Wakefield LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wakefield | 5.6 km |
| Colonial Point PB Section 8 | Wakefield | 6.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Reading
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Cedar Glen have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). 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 Cedar Glen?
Residents report average rents near $654/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 Cedar Glen?
Contact the management office at 2 Elderberry Ln 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.