Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In South Easton, 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 South Easton, MA.

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 South Easton, MA

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in South Easton, 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 South Easton, 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 South Easton, 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.

HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in South Easton, 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.

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