Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Fall River, MA

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Bristol County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2024 in Fall River, MA.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024	Median Family Income	2024 Yearly Income Limit	2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income Limits		Category	1	2	3	4	5
Bristol County, MA	$106,000	Very Low Income (50%)	$46,100	$51,200	$55,300	$59,400	$63,500
		Extremely Low Income (30%)	$27,650	$30,700	$35,140	$40,280	$45,420
		Low Income (80%)	$73,750	$81,900	$88,500	$95,050	$101,600

Bristol County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Bristol County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Bristol County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.

Public Housing Eligibility

To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.

Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.

Seekonk Housing Authority

25 Chappell Street
Seekonk, MA - 02771
Bristol County
Website: http://www.seekonkhousing.org/
Phone Number: (508) 336-6067

Dartmouth Housing Authority

2 Anderson Way
Dartmouth, MA - 02747
Bristol County
Website: https://dartmouthhousingauthority.org/
Phone Number: (508) 994-1424

North Attleborough Housing Authority

20 South Washington Street
North Attleborough, MA - 02760
Bristol County
Website: http://www.northattleborohousing.org/
Phone Number: (508) 695-5142

Attleboro Housing Authority

37 Carlon Street
Attleboro, MA - 02703
Bristol County
Website: http://www.attleborohousing.org/
Phone Number: (508) 222-0151

Taunton Housing Authority

30 Olney Street
Taunton, MA - 02780
Bristol County
Website: https://www.tauntonhousing.com/
Phone Number: (508) 823-6308

Mansfield MA Housing Authority

22 Bicentennial Court
Mansfield, MA - 02048
Bristol County
Website: http://www.mansfieldma.com/html/housing_authority.html
Phone Number: (508) 339-6890

Swansea Housing Authority

100 Gardners Neck Road
Swansea, MA - 02777
Bristol County
Website: https://swanseahousingauthority.org/
Phone Number: (508) 679-5828

Fall River Housing Authority

85 Morgan Street
Fall River, MA - 02722
Bristol County
Website: http://www.fallriverha.org/
Phone Number: (508) 675-3595

New Bedford Housing Authority

134 South Second Street
New Bedford, MA - 02740
Bristol County
Website: http://www.newbedfordha.org
Phone Number: (508) 997-4800

Easton Housing Authority

Parker Terrace
North Easton, MA - 02356
Bristol County
Website: http://www.eastonhousingauthority.net/Home.aspx
Phone Number: (508) 238-4747

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Fall River, MA

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Fall River, MA. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Fall River, MA Bristol County

Apartment Size	HUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For Area	LIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments	$1289	Estimated $386.70 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments	$1398	Estimated $419.40 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments	$1693	Estimated $507.90 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments	$2047	Estimated $614.10 - utility allowance

Available LIHTC Properties In Fall River, MA

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Landmark At Fall River

332 Milliken Blvd
Fall River, MA - 02721
Total Apartment Units: 88
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 88
1 Bedroom apartments 21
Years In Service Since: 1999

Corky Row I

259 Wade St
Fall River, MA - 02721
Total Apartment Units: 27
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 27
1 Bedroom apartments 4
2 Bedroom apartments 13
3 Bedroom apartments 10

Tecumseh Street Project

490 Tecumseh St
Fall River, MA - 02721
Total Apartment Units: 9
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 9
1 Bedroom apartments 4
2 Bedroom apartments 2
3 Bedroom apartments 3

Tecumseh-blackstone Project

120 Tecumseh St
Fall River, MA - 02721
Total Apartment Units: 11
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 11
1 Bedroom apartments 2
2 Bedroom apartments 6
3 Bedroom apartments 3

40 Dover St

40 Dover St
Fall River, MA - 02721
Total Apartment Units: 8
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 8
Years In Service Since: 1988

Third Street Project

465 Third St
Fall River, MA - 02721
Total Apartment Units: 12
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 12
2 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 1999

East Main St Revitalization Project

193 E Main St
Fall River, MA - 02724
Total Apartment Units: 12
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 12
1 Bedroom apartments 1
2 Bedroom apartments 7
3 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2000

Peckham St Revitalization Project

83 Peckham St
Fall River, MA - 02724
Total Apartment Units: 9
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 9
2 Bedroom apartments 6
3 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 2000

Lafayette Place

20 Lafayette Dr
Fall River, MA - 02723
Total Apartment Units: 125
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 125
1 Bedroom apartments 56
2 Bedroom apartments 48
3 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 2001

Plymouth, Fifth & Tecumseh Project

685 Plymouth Ave
Fall River, MA - 02721
Total Apartment Units: 12
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 12
1 Bedroom apartments 2
2 Bedroom apartments 6
3 Bedroom apartments 2
4 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 2001

Wade, John & Tecumseh Project

Fall River, MA - 02724
Total Apartment Units: 12
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 12
1 Bedroom apartments 3
2 Bedroom apartments 3
3 Bedroom apartments 4
4 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 2001

Niagara Court

1065 Rodman St
Fall River, MA - 02721
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
1 Bedroom apartments 1
2 Bedroom apartments 25
3 Bedroom apartments 14
Years In Service Since: 2003
Family Apartments: YES

Bay Village Apartments

2000 Bay St
Fall River, MA - 02724
Total Apartment Units: 208
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 208
1 Bedroom apartments 61
2 Bedroom apartments 100
3 Bedroom apartments 46
Years In Service Since: 2004

Curtain Lofts

420 Quequechan St
Fall River, MA - 02723
Total Apartment Units: 97
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 97
1 Bedroom apartments 87
2 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Knitting Mill

69 Alden Street
Fall River, MA - 02723
Total Apartment Units: 100
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 100
1 Bedroom apartments 74
2 Bedroom apartments 26
Years In Service Since: 2019
Family Apartments: YES

Wade & John Street Project

122 128 John St
Fall River, MA - 02724
Total Apartment Units: 13

HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Fall River, MA

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Bristol County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Academy The

102 South Main St
Fall River, MA - 2721
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 85
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Tecumseh Mill

164 Hartwell St
Fall River, MA - 2721
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 124
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Hudner Building

145 Old Second St
Fall River, MA - 2721
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 39
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Lafayette Place

20 Lafayette Dr
Fall River, MA - 2723
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 125
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Borden Street Housing

111 Borden St
Fall River, MA - 2721
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 261
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Bay Village Apartments

2000 Bay St
Fall River, MA - 2724
Total Apartment Units: 208
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Fall River Residence

591 Montgomery Street
Fall River, MA - 2720
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 4
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

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