Section 8 housing in Reading, MA
HUD's records list 5 assisted properties in Reading, holding 205 subsidized apartments. At these buildings the subsidy stays with the unit, so you apply at the property itself — you do not need a voucher in hand first.
What this list is — and is not
These are HUD-assisted (project-based) properties, published by HUD. This is not a list of private landlords who accept a Housing Choice Voucher. No such official list exists anywhere, and anyone charging you for one is selling guesswork.
Each property runs its own waiting list, separate from the housing authority's. Call before you visit — some have been full for years, others open up without notice.
HUD-assisted properties in Reading
Sorted by number of subsidized units.
| Property | Address | Phone | Subsidized units | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Glen Project-based Section 8 | 2 Elderberry Ln, Reading, MA 01867 | Not listed | 113 | Seniors |
| Peter Sanborn Place Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 50 Bay State Rd, Reading, MA 01867 | Not listed | 73 | Seniors and people with disabilities |
| Reading Residential Programs Section 811 — for people with disabilities | 6 Pitman Dr, Reading, MA 01867 | Not listed | 12 | People with disabilities |
| Hopkins Street Residence Section 811 — for people with disabilities | 159 Hopkins St, Reading, MA 01867 | Not listed | 4 | People with disabilities |
| Reading Community Residence Section 811 — for people with disabilities | 40 Sanborn St, Reading, MA 01867 | Not listed | 3 | People with disabilities |
Source: HUD Multifamily Properties (Assisted). Unit counts are the subsidized units HUD records at the property, not apartments available today — we have no vacancy data, and neither does HUD's public file.
Where to apply for a voucher near Reading
These housing authority offices are in Reading.
- Reading Housing Authority
All 130 housing authorities in Massachusetts