Sixth Ward Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 Reading, PA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Sixth Ward Apts is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Reading, PA with 10 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

10
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address201 N Third St, Reading, PA 19601 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units10
Placed in service1995

How to apply at Sixth Ward Apts

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 201 N Third St, Reading; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

Other subsidized housing in Reading

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

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Penns Common Court LIHTCPB Section 8Reading0.8 km
Market Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Reading0.8 km
Hugh Carcella Apartments 236 §236Reading0.8 km
Century Hall Apts LIHTCPB Section 8Reading0.8 km
604 N Tenth St LIHTCPB Section 8Reading0.8 km
202 W Green St LIHTCPB Section 8Reading0.8 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Sixth Ward Apts 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 Sixth Ward Apts?
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 Sixth Ward Apts?
Contact the management office at 201 N Third 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.