Reading, PA Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Reading ranges from $1,420 (ZIP 19601) to $1,960 (ZIP 19610), with a median of $1,505 across 12 ZIP codes. HUD sets these per ZIP code (Small Area Fair Market Rents), so they differ across the city.
These are HUD's figures, effective 2026-10-01. A housing authority sets its own payment standard, normally between 90% and 110% of them (higher with HUD approval or as a disability accommodation). The voucher then pays the lower of that standard or the gross rent, minus your total tenant payment (generally 30% of adjusted monthly income).
| ZIP | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19601 | $980 | $1,120 | $1,420 | $1,750 | $1,880 |
| 19602 | $980 | $1,120 | $1,420 | $1,750 | $1,880 |
| 19603 | $990 | $1,120 | $1,430 | $1,750 | $1,900 |
| 19604 | $980 | $1,120 | $1,420 | $1,750 | $1,880 |
| 19605 | $1,110 | $1,240 | $1,590 | $1,940 | $2,120 |
| 19606 | $1,090 | $1,240 | $1,580 | $1,940 | $2,090 |
| 19607 | $1,090 | $1,240 | $1,580 | $1,940 | $2,100 |
| 19608 | $1,270 | $1,450 | $1,850 | $2,270 | $2,440 |
| 19609 | $1,150 | $1,310 | $1,660 | $2,040 | $2,200 |
| 19610 | $1,350 | $1,530 | $1,960 | $2,410 | $2,590 |
| 19611 | $980 | $1,120 | $1,420 | $1,750 | $1,880 |
| 19612 | $990 | $1,120 | $1,430 | $1,750 | $1,900 |
Income limits: Berks County
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