Cheshire, MA Low Income Housing

Cheshire, MA Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Cheshire, MA

How do I qualify for low income housing in Cheshire, 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 Cheshire, MA

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Cheshire, 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 Cheshire, 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 Cheshire, Massachusetts - Berkshire County

Studio Apartments $1,089
One Bedroom Apartments $1,434
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,745
Three Bedroom Apartments $2,106

List of Low Income Housing in or near Cheshire, MA

Millhouses Of Adams - Adams

75 Commercial St
Adams, MA - 01220
413-743-2375
Millhouses Of Adams is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Millhouses Of Adams for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Berkshire County
Listing Location: 4.31 miles from Cheshire

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Adams Housing - Adams

3 Myrtle St
Adams, MA - 01220
413-743-9301
Adams Housing is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Adams Housing for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Berkshire County
Listing Location: 4.65 miles from Cheshire

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Barrett House - Adams

17 Pleasant St
Adams, MA - 01220
413-743-3547
Barrett House is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Barrett House for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Berkshire County
Listing Location: 4.75 miles from Cheshire

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Adams Housing Authority - Adams

4 Columbia Street
Adams, MA - 01220
(413) 743-5924
Adams Housing Authority provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of the areas Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8. This program is income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for these vouchers and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are in need of housing assistance in the area please contact the Housing Authority directly to obtain more information about eligibility requirements, availability of assistance, the status of any waiting lists and their application procedures. ...see full details
Berkshire County
Listing Location: 4.90 miles from Cheshire


River Run Apartments - Dalton

8 River St
Dalton, MA - 01226
413-684-0043
River Run Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact River Run Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Berkshire County
Listing Location: 6.20 miles from Cheshire

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Oak Hill Apartments(MA) - Affordable Community - Pittsfield

467-1 Crane Avenue
Pittsfield, MA - 01201
(413) 499-4099
Community Amenities include: free parking, laundry facilities, playground and basketball court, 24-hour emergency maintenance, and on-site management. ...see full details
Berkshire County
Listing Location: 6.65 miles from Cheshire


Kent Avenue 21-23 - Pittsfield

21 Kent Ave
Pittsfield, MA - 01201
413-445-6288
Kent Avenue 21-23 is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Kent Avenue 21-23 for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Berkshire County
Listing Location: 8.41 miles from Cheshire

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Coop Apartments - Pittsfield

189 1st St
Pittsfield, MA - 01201

Coop Apartments is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Coop Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Berkshire County
Listing Location: 8.60 miles from Cheshire

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Linden Street 39 - Pittsfield

39 Linden St
Pittsfield, MA - 01201
413-664-4539 x1
Linden Street 39 is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Linden Street 39 for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Berkshire County
Listing Location: 8.63 miles from Cheshire

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Linden Street 35-37 - Pittsfield

35 Linden St
Pittsfield, MA - 01201
413-664-4539 x1
Linden Street 35-37 is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Linden Street 35-37 for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Berkshire County
Listing Location: 8.63 miles from Cheshire

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Cheshire, 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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