Peter Sanborn Place PB Section 8 Reading, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Peter Sanborn Place is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Reading, MA with 73 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $588/month on average.
73
total units
99%
occupancy
$588
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 50 Bay State Rd, Reading, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $25,708/yr |
| Average personal income | $24,706/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Peter Sanborn Place
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 50 Bay State Rd, 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 (~$588/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Reading
- Cedar Glen LIHTC
- Cedar Glen LIHTCPB Section 8
- Longwood Place at Reading LIHTC
- Reading Residential Programs §811
- Hopkins Street Housing, Inc. §811
- Reading Community Residence §811
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arbor at Wakefield LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wakefield | 1.4 km |
| Colonial Point PB Section 8 | Wakefield | 2.8 km |
| Crystal View Apt Public Housing | Wakefield | 3.4 km |
| Lincoln School / Wakefield H.a. PB Section 8 | Wakefield | 3.4 km |
| Wakefield Senior Housing §202 Senior | Wakefield | 4.5 km |
| Mclaughlin House §811 | North Reading | 5.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Reading
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Peter Sanborn Place have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Peter Sanborn Place?
Residents report average rents near $588/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 Peter Sanborn Place?
Contact the management office at 50 Bay State Rd 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.