Berks County Housing Authority
Adams County -1803 Butter Lane, Reading, PA, 19606
Berks County Housing Authority
Section 8 Wait List in Reading, PA
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(610)370-0822
Program Types
Section 8 Voucher, Low Rent Units
Berks County Housing Authority Program Summary
Berks County Housing Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Berks County Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 60 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Berks County Housing Authority administered a total of 50 Section 8 Vouchers. Berks County Housing Authority currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Berks County Housing Authority is located at 1803 Butter Lane, Reading, PA, 19606 and serves the city of Reading. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Berks County Housing Authority at, (610)370-0822 for more information about coverage area and program availability.
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Total Number of Communities
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Total Number of Administered Section 8 Vouchers
209
Total subsidized units for Rental Assistance Availability
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Total Number of Administered Public Housing Units
Income Limits for Adams, PA
HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Berks County, PA:
$78,600
Median Income Limits of Berks County, PA
Income Limits for Adams, PA
HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Berks County, PA:
$78,600
Median Income Limits of Berks County, PA
| Persons in Family | 80%Low Income Limit  | 50%Low Income Limit | 30%Low Income Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $44,050 | $27,550 | $16,550 |
| 2 Person | $50,350 | $31,450 | $18,900 |
| 3 Person | $56,650 | $35,400 | $21,720 |
| 4 Person | $62,900 | $39,300 | $26,200 |
| 5 Person | $67,950 | $42,450 | $30,680 |
Know More About The Fair Market Rents in Reading, PA
Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Adams County, PA:
Efficiency
$606
One-Bedroom
$722
Two-Bedroom
$955
Three-Bedroom
$1,195
Four-Bedroom
$1,316
Efficiency
$606
One-Bedroom
$722
Two-Bedroom
$955
Three-Bedroom
$1,195
Four-Bedroom
$1,316
Berks County Housing Authority Location in PA
Adams County -1803 Butter Lane, Reading, PA, 19606
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Housing Authorities near Reading, PA
| Agency | Section 8 Vouchers | Housing Units | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Reading Housing Authority (RHA)Reading, PA - 4.84 Miles | 604 | 1,617 | Open | Contact |
 Lehigh County Housing AuthorityEmmaus, PA - 22.84 Miles | 89 | N/A | Open | Contact |
 Schuylkill County Housing Authority (SCHA)Schuylkill Haven, PA - 25.23 Miles | 631 | 609 | Open | Contact |
 Allentown Housing Authority (AHA)Allentown, PA - 26.36 Miles | 1,471 | 1,131 | Open | Contact |
 Housing Authority of The City of Pottsville (PHA)Pottsville, PA - 29.27 Miles | 436 | 510 | Open | Contact |
 Housing Authority of Chester County (HACC)West Chester, PA - 30.37 Miles | 598 | 131 | Open | Contact |
Schuylkill Haven, PA
631
Section 8 Vouchers
609
Housing Units
Pottsville, PA
436
Section 8 Vouchers
510
Housing Units
West Chester, PA
598
Section 8 Vouchers
131
Housing Units
Local Information for Reading, PA
Enjoying its status as the seat of Berks County, Pennsylvania, the city of Reading is home to a relatively small population of less than 90,000 residents. This small town is nestled in the southeastern section of the “Keystone State”.
People who have played the classic board game, Monopoly, are probably familiar with one of the four railroads featured in the game, Reading Railroad. This railroad, in fact, really existed and it used to transport anthracite coal from the state’s Coal Region to the eastern US.
Mount Penn, the location of the 1908 Japanese-style pagoda is one of the more popular attractions in the city. It can be seen from virtually anywhere in town and houses a café and a gift shop.
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Population
413,691Persons per household
2.59Persons per household structure
18.3%Homeownership Rate
72.0%Housing Units
164,271Yearly Income per Person
$26,723Median Household Income
$55,170
