St. Catharine's Senior Apartments §202 Senior Reading, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
St. Catharine's Senior Apartments is a Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) community in Reading, PA with 35 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $402/month on average.
35
total units
97%
occupancy
$402
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) |
|---|---|
| Address | 2000 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19606 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,737/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,216/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 73% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at St. Catharine's Senior Apartments
Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
- Call or visit the management office at 2000 Perkiomen 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 (~$402/mo average here).
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- Hensler Homes Public Housing
- Hugh Carcella Apartments 236 PB Section 8
- Oakshire Senior Apts LIHTC
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Emma Lazarus Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Reading | 1.7 km |
| 408 S Ninth St LIHTCPB Section 8 | Reading | 1.7 km |
| Episcopal House of Reading PB Section 8 | Reading | 2 km |
| Penns Common Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | Reading | 2 km |
| Market Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Reading | 2 km |
| Hugh Carcella Apartments 236 §236 | Reading | 2 km |
| Century Hall Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Reading | 2 km |
| 604 N Tenth St LIHTCPB Section 8 | Reading | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does St. Catharine's Senior Apartments have?
Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing). Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
How much is rent at St. Catharine's Senior Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $402/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 St. Catharine's Senior Apartments?
Contact the management office at 2000 Perkiomen 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.