Centerville, MA Low Income Housing

Centerville, MA Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Centerville, MA

How do I qualify for low income housing in Centerville, MA?
To qualify for low income housing in Massachusetts, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Centerville, MA

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Centerville, MA, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Centerville, MA. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Centerville, Massachusetts - Barnstable County

Studio Apartments $1,553
One Bedroom Apartments $2,044
Two Bedroom Apartments $2,501
Three Bedroom Apartments $2,781

List of Low Income Housing in or near Centerville, MA

Housing Assistance Corp. - Hyannis

460 West Main Street
Hyannis, MA - 02601
508-771-5400-287
Barnstable County
Listing Location: 1.82 miles from Centerville


Legal Services For Cape, Plymouth And Islands, - Hyannis

460 West Main Street
Hyannis, MA - 02601
508-775-7020-106
Barnstable County
Listing Location: 1.82 miles from Centerville


Hyannis House Apartments - Hyannis

290 West Main Street
Hyannis, MA - 02601
508-771-2202
Barnstable County
Listing Location: 2.06 miles from Centerville


Fawcetts Pond Village - Hyannis

148 W Main St
Hyannis, MA - 02601
(508) 771-8702
Barnstable County
Listing Location: 2.36 miles from Centerville

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Cromwell Court - Affordable Housing - Hyannis

168 Barnstable Rd
Hyannis, MA - 02601
(508) 771-4550
Barnstable County
Listing Location: 3.40 miles from Centerville

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Barnstable Housing Authority - Hyannis

146 South Street
Hyannis, MA - 02601
(508) 771-7222
Barnstable County
Listing Location: 3.52 miles from Centerville


Cape Cod Group Homes - Hyannis

47 Cedar St
Hyannis, MA - 02601
508-862-7454
Barnstable County
Listing Location: 3.85 miles from Centerville

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Dennis Housing Authority - South Dennis

167 Centre Street
South Dennis, MA - 02660
(508) 394-3120
Barnstable County
Listing Location: 5.07 miles from Centerville


Brush Hill - Yarmouth

Lot 6 Brush Hill Road
Yarmouth, MA -
(508)398-2920
Barnstable County
Listing Location: 6.79 miles from Centerville

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Swan Pond Village Affordable/ Public Housing - South Yarmouth

1100 Alewife Circle
South Yarmouth, MA - 01840
(508) 394-8262
Barnstable County
Listing Location: 7.24 miles from Centerville


Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Centerville, MA

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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