Hensler Homes
1301 Schuylkill Ave, Reading, Pennsylvania 19601
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Hensler Homes is managed by Reading Housing Authority.
Hensler Homes is a 102-unit mixed-occupancy public housing development that is owned and managed by Reading Housing Authority (RHA), and reserved for families in which the Head of Household is age 62 or above, or a person with a disability. The property offers 1 bedroom garden-style apartments. Some are single-story, and others include an upstairs and downstairs unit. Apartments in Hensler Homes are modern, and include a stove and refrigerator, and come equipped with central air conditioning units for a modest fee.
Hensler Homes is located on a BARTA bus route and is in walking-distance to the local community center, which hosts a range of activities.
Residents’ rent is typically equal to 30% of the household’s adjusted annual income, and includes water, sewer, trash, and utilities.
Parking is available on adjacent City of Reading streets. It is important to note that parking is not a fundamental service of the RHA public housing program.
Hensler Homes has 5 units that are fully equipped for persons with disabilities, in accordance with the standards required by the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standard. The property has many more units in which ramped access, first-floor bedrooms, and permanent accessibility features have been installed. Reading Housing Authority is committed to ensuring equal access to persons with disabilities, and as such, will consider modifications to its properties under the Reasonable Accommodation Policy.
Hensler residents may receive assistance with a range of health, education, social and economic opportunities from the RHA Department of Resident Services.
| Unit (Bd/Ba) | Ft2 | Rent |
|---|---|---|
| One Bedroom One Bath (1/1) | - | Call for Price |
Waiting List is Closed
Some units at this property are available through Reading Housing Authority's Rhodes, Eisenhower, Hubert Apartments, Kennedy, Franklin Towers and Hensler Homes Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List. Learn about this waiting list here.Waiting List is Closed
Some units at this property are available through Reading Housing Authority's Rhodes, Eisenhower, Hubert Apartments, Kennedy, Franklin Towers and Hensler Homes Public Housing Waiting List. Learn about this waiting list here.Eligibility for Hensler Homes
Generally, households earning up to the income limit in the table below for their household size are eligible for units participating in a HUD rental assistance program in Reading but actual income limits may differ for units at Hensler Homes.
| AMI Band | 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% | $20,050 | $22,900 | $25,750 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% | $33,400 | $38,150 | $42,900 | $47,650 | $51,500 | $55,300 | $59,100 | $62,900 |
| 80% | $53,400 | $61,000 | $68,650 | $76,250 | $82,350 | $88,450 | $94,550 | $100,650 |
Hensler Homes Details
- 102 one bedroom units.
- Public Housing
Property Amenities
- Many Activities
- Community Room
Unit Amenities
- Central Air
- Refrigerator
- Water Trash and Sewer Included
- Stove
Public Housing
Since this property is owned and managed by a Public Housing Authority, all of the rents at this property are based on tenant incomes. Tenants will make a monthly contribution toward rent equal to 30% of their adjusted income. A housing authority may establish a minimum rent of up to $50.
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