Affordable Housing
Berks County Housing Authority
The Berks County Housing Authority (BCHA) is a governmental Public Housing Agency organized under the laws of Pennsylvania and funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
PUBLIC HOUSING WAITING LIST OPENING
The Berks County Housing Authority will open the following Public Housing waiting lists from February 2nd, 2026, at 9:00AM to February 9th at 9:00AM:
1-bedroom apartments, for applicants who are elderly (62 and over) or disabled, in the following locations:
- BOYERTOWN: Rittenhouse Apartments: 38-40 W. Philadelphia Avenue
- BOYERTOWN: Warwick Apartments: 60 S. Reading Avenue
For more information about our developments and location please visit us at www.berksha.org
Apply online at www.berksha.org. For questions email csiebel@berksha.org.
Applications MUST be submitted online by February 9th, 2026, at 9:00AM to be accepted.
Veterans and their surviving spouses will receive two preference points. Applicants who live, work, or have been hired to work in Berks County, Pennsylvania will receive one preference point. All other applicants will receive no preference but will still be placed on the waiting list in the order to which they applied.
You will receive a letter in the mail when your application has been processed within 60 days of list closing. This letter is your proof that your application was accepted and that you were added to the waiting list. You will be contacted at a later date to complete a full application when you name nears the top of the waiting list.
The income limits, effective April 1st, 2025, for Public Housing are as follows: (subject to 2026 change)
Persons in Household: | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
Income Limit: | $55,900 | $63,900 | $71,900 | $79,850 | $86,250 | $92,650 | $99,050 | $105,450 |
Applications accepted online only.
Acceptance of an application does not guarantee housing. You must meet the eligibility requirements in the Berks County Housing Authority’s Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy.
The Berks County Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Housing Agency.
You are required to notify the Berks County Housing Authority in writing of all changes such as address, phone number, email address, etc., after you submit this pre-application. Failure to report changes may result in your removal from the waiting list without further notice.
The Berks County Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Housing Agency.
APERTURA DE LISTA DE ESPERA DE VIVIENDA PÚBLICA
La Autoridad de Vivienda del Condado de Berks abrirá las siguientes listas de espera para viviendas públicas desde el 2 de febrero de 2026 a las 9:00 a. m. hasta el 9 de febrero a las 9:00 a. m.:
Apartamentos de 1 dormitorio, para solicitantes de la tercera edad (62 años o más) o con discapacidad, en las siguientes ubicaciones:
- BOYERTOWN: Apartamentos Rittenhouse: 38-40 W. Philadelphia Avenue
- BOYERTOWN: Apartamentos Warwick: 60 S. Reading Avenue
Para obtener más información sobre nuestros proyectos y ubicación, visite www.berksha.org
Solicite en línea en www.berksha.org. Si tiene preguntas, envíe un correo electrónico a csiebel@berksha.org.
Las solicitudes DEBEN enviarse en línea antes del 9 de febrero de 2026 a las 9:00 a. m. para ser aceptadas.
Los veteranos y sus cónyuges sobrevivientes recibirán dos puntos de preferencia. Los solicitantes que viven, trabajan o han sido contratados para trabajar en el condado de Berks, Pensilvania, recibirán un punto de preferencia. Todos los demás solicitantes no recibirán puntos de preferencia, pero se les incluirá en la lista de espera en el orden en que presentaron su solicitud.
Recibirá una carta por correo postal cuando su solicitud haya sido procesada, dentro de los 60 días posteriores al cierre de la lista. Esta carta es la prueba de que su solicitud fue aceptada y que se le incluyó en la lista de espera. Se le contactará posteriormente para que complete una solicitud completa cuando su nombre se acerque a la parte superior de la lista de espera.
Los límites de ingresos, vigentes a partir del 1 de abril de 2025, para la vivienda pública son los siguientes: (sujetos a cambios en 2026)
Se aceptan solicitudes solo en línea.
La aceptación de una solicitud no garantiza la vivienda. Debe cumplir con los requisitos de elegibilidad en la Política de Admisiones y Ocupación Continuada de BCHA.
La Autoridad de Vivienda del Condado de Berks es una Agencia de Vivienda con Igualdad de Oportunidades.
Debe notificar a la Autoridad de Vivienda del Condado de Berks, por escrito, de todos los cambios de dirección después de enviar esta solicitud previa. El no informar los cambios puede resultar en su eliminación de la lista de espera sin previo aviso.
Esos cambios o preguntas pueden enviarse a intake@berksha.org
Safe & Affordable Housing
The Berks County Housing Authority (BCHA) is a governmental Public Housing Agency organized under the laws of Pennsylvania and funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
The BCHA was organized over 40 years ago to meet the housing needs of residents of Berks County, many of whom could not otherwise afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing.
Stable Homes, Better Futures
Our Authority
The Berks County Housing Authority (BCHA) owns and manages a total of 209 public housing apartments and townhouses, which are spread across nine different developments throughout the county. These housing options provide safe and affordable living environments for families in need.
Our Housing Choice Voucher Program plays a crucial role in assisting more than 500 families in Berks County. This program helps eligible families pay their rent to private landlords, empowering them to secure stable housing while maintaining their independence. We are committed to fostering a strong community by ensuring that families have access to the resources they need for a better quality of life.
Keep Your Contact Information Updated
You are required to notify the Berks County Housing Authority, in writing, of all address changes after you submit a pre-application. Failure to report changes may results in your removal from the waiting list without further notice.
Attention HCV Applicants: The only change that must be reported is your address. The only way we will contact you for the initial interview is by mail. All other information (phone number, household composition, income/job changes) will only be verified at the time of the initial interview, once you are scheduled to come to our office.
This does not apply to Public Housing applicants. Public housing applicants must continue to report all changes of household composition in addition to their address. The Berks County Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Housing Agency.
The FY 2026 Reading, PA MSA FMRs for All Bedroom Sizes
Final FY 2026 and Final FY 2025 FMRs by Unit Bedrooms
| Year | Efficiency | One-Bedroom | Two-Bedroom | Three-Bedroom | Four-Bedroom |
| FY 2026 FMR | $1,086 | $1,237 | $1,575 | $1,937 | $2,085 |
| FY 2025 FMR | $928 | $1,075 | $1,353 | $1,689 | $1,794 |
Berks County, PA is part of the Reading, PA MSA, which consists of the following counties: Berks County, PA. All information here applies to the entirety of the Reading, PA MSA.