Celebrating the Career and Legacy of Dave Talarico
For more than four decades, David “Dave” Talarico has helped shape the buildings, neighborhoods, programs, and operations of Reading Housing Authority....
The agency operates several different programs in order to meet its goals. Affordable rents for income-eligible individuals and families are found in the agency’s 1600 public housing apartments and townhouses that are located in 8 different developments throughout the City of Reading. Through the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program, more than 600 city residents are assisted in paying their rent to private landlords. In our two privately owned (non-‘subsidized’) locations, townhouses are available for those with moderate incomes.
Through on-site maintenance and management of its public housing programs, the ‘landlord’ functions of RHA are vastly important. The agency ensures the decency of its properties by enforcing rules that support the well-being of the high-rise or development. Routine maintenance assures that properties are clean and well kept, and modernization is ongoing. Attention to security is featured at each location. Services are provided at each development to promote residents’ self-sufficiency goals, and formal partnerships are established between the agency and its residents groups to ensure that participant input is included in all operations.
We look forward to sharing more information with you about Reading Housing Authority! We welcome new ideas as to how we can better serve our residents, participants, and the larger community with an emphasis on our core values of quality service, fiscal responsibility, professional courtesy, and community partnerships.
For more than four decades, David “Dave” Talarico has helped shape the buildings, neighborhoods, programs, and operations of Reading Housing Authority.
A beautiful day at the ballfield brought the community together for youth baseball and neighborhood fun. The event featured local families, young athletes, and dedicated community leaders supporting the next generation of players. Pictured in the red shirt on the prior week’s registration day is Jay Marcano, representing the Olivet Boys and Girls Club and Carlos Belilla, Vice President of Leyenda 21 Baseball.
Reading Housing Authority (RHA) is proud to announce that it has been awarded the 2025 HARIE Safety Improvements Grant from the Housing and Redevelopment Insurance Exchange (HARIE).
New laundry facilities now up and running at Eisenhower Apartments, bringing added convenience to residents.
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