Oakbrook Homes Public Housing Reading, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Oakbrook Homes is a Public Housing community in Reading, PA with 531 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $513/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 76 months.
531
total units
95%
occupancy
$513
avg resident rent
76 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 901 Patton Ave, Reading, PA 19611 Map → |
| Average household income | $21,916/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,058/yr |
| People per unit | 3.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 70% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 89% |
| One-bedroom share | 18% |
How to apply at Oakbrook 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 901 Patton Ave, 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 (~$513/mo average here).
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- Glenside Homes Public Housing
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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
- River Oak LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sencit Towne House PB Section 8 | Shillington | 1.4 km |
| Barley Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | Reading | 1.4 km |
| 241 Pearl St LIHTCPB Section 8 | Reading | 1.4 km |
| Emma Lazarus Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Reading | 2 km |
| 408 S Ninth St LIHTCPB Section 8 | Reading | 2 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 |
← All subsidized housing in Reading
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Oakbrook 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 Oakbrook Homes?
Residents report average rents near $513/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 Oakbrook Homes?
Contact the management office at 901 Patton Ave 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.