Emma Lazarus Place LIHTCPB Section 8 Reading, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Emma Lazarus Place is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Reading, PA with 10 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 | 921 Muhlenberg St, Reading, PA 19602 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 10 |
| Placed in service | 1999 |
How to apply at Emma Lazarus Place
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 921 Muhlenberg 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.
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
← All subsidized housing in Reading
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Emma Lazarus Place 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 Emma Lazarus Place?
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 Emma Lazarus Place?
Contact the management office at 921 Muhlenberg 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.