Fall River, MA Low Income Housing

Fall River, MA Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Fall River, MA

How do I qualify for low income housing in Fall River, 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 Fall River, MA

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Fall River, 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 Fall River, 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 Fall River, Massachusetts - Bristol County

Studio Apartments $1,171
One Bedroom Apartments $1,409
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,715
Three Bedroom Apartments $2,118

List of Low Income Housing in or near Fall River, MA

Borden Street Housing

Borden Street Housing - Fall River

111 Borden St
Fall River, MA - 02721
(508) 637-8410
Bristol County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): 1 dormitorio
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Incluye los servicios
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Fall River Housing Authority

Fall River Housing Authority - Fall River

85 Morgan Street
Fall River, MA - 02722
(508) 675-3595
Bristol County

Catholic Social Services - Fall River - Fall River

1600 Bay Street
Fall River, MA -
508-674-4681-124
Bristol County

Ships Cove Apartments

Ships Cove Apartments - Fall River

130 Canal St
Fall River, MA - 02721
508-679-2587
Bristol County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): 20-30% of your house holds income. Regular rent is over 1000$ at the moment
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): All utilities are included
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Academy The - Fall River

102 South Main St
Fall River, MA - 02721
781-849-0011
Bristol County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Hudner Building - Fall River

145 Old Second St
Fall River, MA - 02721
508-679-8353
Bristol County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Fall River Residence - Fall River

591 Montgomery Street
Fall River, MA - 02720
508-679-5233
Bristol County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Lafayette Place - Fall River

20 Lafayette Dr
Fall River, MA - 02723
508-678-7537
Bristol County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): It is 1 third of your income, plus small repairs if you don't want to wait years for maintenance to do it
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Everything except electric. Stove and heat is electric
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tecumseh Mill - Fall River

164 Hartwell St
Fall River, MA - 02721
508-676-3600
Bristol County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

St. Dominic's Apartments - Fall River

818 Middle Street
Fall River, MA - 2721
508-674-4681
Bristol County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Fulton Street Apartments - Fall River

158 Fulton St
Fall River, MA - 02720
(617) 254-7721
Bristol County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): 830
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Water and Heat
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Bay Village Apartments - Fall River

2000 Bay St
Fall River, MA - 02724
(508) 676-9282
Bristol County
Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): All
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

St Mathieus School - Fall River

221 Wellington St
Fall River, MA - 02720
(508) 679-8353
Bristol County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Fall River, 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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