East Falmouth, MA Low Income Housing

East Falmouth, MA Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in East Falmouth, MA

How do I qualify for low income housing in East Falmouth, 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 East Falmouth, MA

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in East Falmouth, 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 East Falmouth, 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 East Falmouth, 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 East Falmouth, MA

Falmouth Housing Authority - Falmouth

115 Scranton Avenue
Falmouth, MA - 02540
(508) 548-1977
Barnstable County
Listing Location: 3.01 miles from East Falmouth


Gosnold Grove - Falmouth

362 Main St
Falmouth, MA - 02540
508-548-7866
Barnstable County
Listing Location: 3.30 miles from East Falmouth

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Cape Cod United Church - Falmouth

62 Locust St
Falmouth, MA - 02540
(508) 540-0404
Barnstable County
Listing Location: 3.72 miles from East Falmouth

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Mashpee Village - Affordable Community - Mashpee

1 Wampanaog Drive
Mashpee, MA - 02649
(508) 477-2000
Barnstable County
Listing Location: 4.10 miles from East Falmouth


Mashpee Affordable Housing Trust - Mashpee

7 Jobs Fishing Rd
Mashpee, MA - 02649

Barnstable County
Listing Location: 4.17 miles from East Falmouth

Non Profit Apartment

Bourne Housing Authority - Pocasset

871 Shore Road
Pocasset, MA - 02559
(508) 563-7485
Barnstable County
Listing Location: 8.40 miles from East Falmouth


Aidylberg I - Oak Bluffs

38 Wing Road
Oak Bluffs, MA - 2557
(508) 693-5880
Barnstable County
Listing Location: 8.98 miles from East Falmouth

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Aidylberg Ii - Oak Bluffs

38 Wing Road
Oak Bluffs, MA - 2557
(508) 693-5880
Barnstable County
Listing Location: 8.98 miles from East Falmouth

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Canal Bluffs - Affordable Housing - Bourne

100 Harmony Hill Road
Bourne, MA - 02532
(508) 743-8394
Barnstable County
Listing Location: 9.39 miles from East Falmouth


Woodside Village V - Vineyard Haven

45 Village Road
Vineyard Haven, MA - 02568
(508) 693-5880
Barnstable County
Listing Location: 9.70 miles from East Falmouth

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in East Falmouth, 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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