Penns Common Court LIHTCPB Section 8 Reading, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Penns Common Court is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Reading, PA with 46 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
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| Address | 1040 Penn St, Reading, PA 19602 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 36 |
| Placed in service | 1991 |
How to apply at Penns Common Court
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 1040 Penn 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.
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
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wyomissing Club LIHTCPB Section 8 | Reading | 0.8 km |
| Abraham Lincoln Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | Reading | 0.8 km |
| Bookbindery LIHTCPB Section 8 | Reading | 0.8 km |
| Elm View Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Reading | 0.8 km |
| Sixth Ward Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Reading | 0.8 km |
| Emma Lazarus Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Reading | 1.1 km |
| 408 S Ninth St LIHTCPB Section 8 | Reading | 1.1 km |
| Barley Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | Reading | 1.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Reading
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Penns Common Court 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 Penns Common Court?
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 Penns Common Court?
Contact the management office at 1040 Penn 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.