D.d. Eisenhower Apts Public Housing Reading, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
D.d. Eisenhower Apts is a Public Housing community in Reading, PA with 575 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $336/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 16 months.
575
total units
95%
occupancy
$336
avg resident rent
16 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 815 Franklin St, Reading, PA 19602 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,994/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,373/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 93% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at D.d. Eisenhower Apts
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 815 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 (~$336/mo average here).
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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 D.d. Eisenhower Apts have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at D.d. Eisenhower Apts?
Residents report average rents near $336/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 D.d. Eisenhower Apts?
Contact the management office at 815 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.