Hensler Homes Public Housing Reading, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Hensler Homes is a Public Housing community in Reading, PA with 102 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $388/month on average.
102
total units
99%
occupancy
$388
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 701 Avenue B, Reading, PA 19601 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,274/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,149/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 87% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Hensler Homes
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 701 Avenue B, 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 (~$388/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Reading
- D.d. Eisenhower Apts Public Housing
- 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
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Homes at Riverside LIHTCPB Section 8 | Reading | 1.1 km |
| Goggle Works Apts LIHTC | Reading | 1.1 km |
| Collaborative Trans Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Reading | 1.1 km |
| Sunshine Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Reading | 1.1 km |
| Gateway West Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Reading | 2.2 km |
| 202 W Green St LIHTCPB Section 8 | Reading | 2.2 km |
| Wyomissing Club LIHTCPB Section 8 | Reading | 2.4 km |
| Abraham Lincoln Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | Reading | 2.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Reading
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Hensler Homes 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 Hensler Homes?
Residents report average rents near $388/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 Hensler Homes?
Contact the management office at 701 Avenue B 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.