334 Orange St, Reading, PA 19602
Waiting List Forecast: Likely Short or None
Verified for 2019 by Lorena Bentley| Rent | Beds | Baths | SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| $901 per Month† | 3 Beds | 1.5 Bath | - |
Since this property is a LIHTC property that might not have a project based rental assistance contract, it is likely that it either has no waiting list or the waiting list is shorter than properties with rental assistance. You should contact the property to verify.
Note: Affordable Housing Online has not confirmed the waiting list status directly with the property. This waiting list status forecast is based on our housing experts' knowledge of similar properties. You should always confirm this status directly with the property.
Introducing our newest rental community! Emma Lazarus Townhomes is the hidden gem of East Reading. This 10-unit complex offers assigned, off-street parking and completely renovated interiors. Upgraded amenities include all appliances, Central Air, laundry hook-ups, an attached storage shed and 24-hour emergency maintenance services. More upgrades to come!
The current Rent Schedule is as follows, and Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers are accepted. Rents include water, sewer and trash. Residents are responsible for electric, and gas. Lease Agreements are month-to-month, and subject to increase in April.
Because Emma Lazarus Townhomes participates in HUD's HOME program for rental housing and the LIHTC program, at least some of the units in this property are set aside for households earning 60% or less of the AMI and rents are capped at the local FMR and in many cases much lower. For a HOME project of this size, some of the units are set aside for households at or below 50% AMI with a corresponding lower rent cap. As this property appears not to have a project-based subsidy or any other Federal assistance, you likely will have to pay your own rent, albeit, at a lower rent amount thanks to the HOME and LIHTC programs. Since this property participates in the HOME and LIHTC programs, the property is required to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.
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| Unit (Bd/Ba) | Ft2 | Rent |
|---|---|---|
| Three Bedroom One in a half Bath (3/1.5) | - | $901† |
| AMI* | 1 person | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $33,400 / year | $38,150 / year | $42,900 / year | $47,650 / year | $51,500 / year | $55,300 / year |
| 50% AMI for PBRA Units | $33,400 / year | $38,150 / year | $42,900 / year | $47,650 / year | $51,500 / year | $55,300 / year |
| 60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $40,080 / year | $45,780 / year | $51,480 / year | $57,180 / year | $61,800 / year | $66,360 / year |
*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.
Does Emma Lazarus Townhomes have a waiting list?
Emma Lazarus Townhomes probably doesn't have a waiting list, and, if it does, the wait times are most likely short. We haven't confirmed if this is the case, so you should contact the property to confirm.
Are rents subsidized at Emma Lazarus Townhomes?
We believe rents are most likely NOT subsidized at any of the units at this property since our research has not discovered any public housing or rental assistance contracts associated with this property. This means you will most likely have to pay the full rent no matter your income. Note: In some rare instances, some properties may have a small number of units subsidized through state or private programs.
In addition to Emma Lazarus Townhomes, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Reading?
In addition to Emma Lazarus Townhomes, we list 39 other affordable properties in Reading. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 5189 affordable units in Reading.
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