Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Reading, PA
There are 38 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Reading with roughly 3,381 assisted units — including 28 project-based Section 8 buildings, 4 public housing developments, and 26 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $282 to $513 per month. Median reported wait: about 36 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Reading
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| D.d. Eisenhower Apts Public Housing | 575 | $336 | 16 mo |
| Oakbrook Homes Public Housing | 531 | $513 | 76 mo |
| Glenside Homes Public Housing | 400 | $462 | 36 mo |
| Jamestown Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 273 | $407 | — |
| Reading Elderly Housing PB Section 8 | 200 | $337 | — |
| Bnai Brith House Apts - Reading PB Section 8 | 170 | $375 | — |
| Hensler Homes Public Housing | 102 | $388 | — |
| Hugh Carcella Apartments 236 PB Section 8 | 100 | $282 | — |
| Oakshire Senior Apts LIHTC | 90 | — | — |
| Market Square Independent Lvng LIHTC | 85 | — | — |
| River Oak LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Episcopal House of Reading PB Section 8 | 65 | $413 | — |
| Wyomissing Club LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Barley Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 57 | — | — |
| Abraham Lincoln Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Penns Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Homes at Riverside LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | — | — |
| Gateway West Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Penns Common Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Queen of Angels Apartments PB Section 8 | 45 | $402 | — |
| Bookbindery LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| John F Lutz Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | — | — |
| Market Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| St. Catharine's Senior Apartments §202 Senior | 35 | $402 | — |
| Elm View Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Bakery Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 27 | — | — |
| Hugh Carcella Apartments 236 §236 | 21 | — | — |
| Goggle Works Apts LIHTC | 17 | — | — |
| Century Hall Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 15 | — | — |
| Collaborative Trans Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 13 | — | — |
| Emma Lazarus Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Sixth Ward Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Sunshine Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| 408 S Ninth St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 3 | — | — |
| 604 N Tenth St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 2 | — | — |
| 202 W Green St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
| 241 Pearl St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
| Episcopal House of Reading Skyline §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Reading (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 273 | $407 | — |
| Reading Elderly Housing PB Section 8 | 200 | $337 | — |
| Bnai Brith House Apts - Reading PB Section 8 | 170 | $375 | — |
| Hugh Carcella Apartments 236 PB Section 8 | 100 | $282 | — |
| River Oak LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Episcopal House of Reading PB Section 8 | 65 | $413 | — |
| Wyomissing Club LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Barley Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 57 | — | — |
| Abraham Lincoln Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Penns Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Homes at Riverside LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | — | — |
| Gateway West Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Penns Common Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Queen of Angels Apartments PB Section 8 | 45 | $402 | — |
| Bookbindery LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Reading
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| D.d. Eisenhower Apts Public Housing | 575 | $336 | 16 mo |
| Oakbrook Homes Public Housing | 531 | $513 | 76 mo |
| Glenside Homes Public Housing | 400 | $462 | 36 mo |
| Hensler Homes Public Housing | 102 | $388 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Reading
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakshire Senior Apts LIHTC | 90 | — | — |
| Market Square Independent Lvng LIHTC | 85 | — | — |
| Goggle Works Apts LIHTC | 17 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Berks County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Berks County: studio $1,086, 1-BR $1,237, 2-BR $1,575, 3-BR $1,937, 4-BR $2,085.
Full FMR table for Berks County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Reading
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Douglassville, PA
- Hamburg, PA
- Philadelphia, PA
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Erie, PA
- Harrisburg, PA
- Scranton, PA
- Bethlehem, PA
- Allentown, PA
- York, PA
- Lancaster, PA
- Chester, PA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.