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 Designated Metro Area: Income Limits
| 2022 | Median Family Income | 2022 Yearly Income Limit | 2022 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income Limits | Category | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| Berkshire County County, MA | $87,300 | Very Low Income (50%) | $33,850 | $38,650 | $43,500 | $48,300 | $52,200 |
| Extremely Low Income (30%) | $20,300 | $23,200 | $26,100 | $29,000 | $32,470 | ||
| Low Income (80%) | $54,150 | $61,850 | $69,600 | $77,300 | $83,500 | ||
Including , the other Public Housing Authorities in Berkshire County County are listed below.
1 Fenn St Ste 4
Pittsfield, MA - 01201
Berkshire County County
Phone Number: (413) 443-7138
Email: alyssac@bcrha.com
65 Columbus Ave
Pittsfield, MA - 01201
Berkshire County County
Phone Number: (413) 443-5936
Email: Conniescott@pittsfieldhousing.org
Total Units: 163
Cheshire Housing Authority Section 8 Aparments: 580
Cheshire Section 8 Occupied Apartments for Housing Authority: 509
Cheshire Public Housing Total Apartments For Housing Authority: 743
Cheshire Public Housing Occupied Apartments: 150
Number of Children residing in Cheshire Public Housing: 508
Seniors residing in Cheshire Public Housing: 13.24% of all aparments are for seniors.
Disbled residing in Cheshire Public Housing: 18.72% of all aparments are for disabled.
Median Income for those on section 8 living in public housing in Cheshire: $12,989.00 average per year for current residents.
4 Columbia St
Adams, MA - 01220
Berkshire County County
Phone Number: (413) 743-5924
Email: adamsha@bcn.net
Cheshire Housing Authority Section 8 Aparments: 95
Cheshire Section 8 Occupied Apartments for Housing Authority: 72
Cheshire Public Housing Total Apartments For Housing Authority: 95
Number of Children residing in Cheshire Public Housing: 52
Seniors residing in Cheshire Public Housing: 15.49% of all aparments are for seniors.
Disbled residing in Cheshire Public Housing: 22.54% of all aparments are for disabled.
Median Income for those on section 8 living in public housing in Cheshire: $11,712.00 average per year for current residents.
150 Ashland St
North Adams, MA - 01247
Berkshire County County
Phone Number: (413) 663-5379
Email: Jenn_hohn@northadamsha.com
Total Units: 304
Cheshire Housing Authority Section 8 Aparments: 371
Cheshire Section 8 Occupied Apartments for Housing Authority: 356
Cheshire Public Housing Total Apartments For Housing Authority: 675
Cheshire Public Housing Occupied Apartments: 295
Number of Children residing in Cheshire Public Housing: 392
Seniors residing in Cheshire Public Housing: 17.39% of all aparments are for seniors.
Disbled residing in Cheshire Public Housing: 24.25% of all aparments are for disabled.
Median Income for those on section 8 living in public housing in Cheshire: $12,312.00 average per year for current residents.
5 Pine St
Stockbridge, MA - 01262
Berkshire County County
Phone Number: (413) 298-3222
Email: stockbridgeha@gmail.com
Cheshire Housing Authority Section 8 Aparments: 51
Cheshire Section 8 Occupied Apartments for Housing Authority: 45
Cheshire Public Housing Total Apartments For Housing Authority: 51
Number of Children residing in Cheshire Public Housing: 18
Seniors residing in Cheshire Public Housing: 28.77% of all aparments are for seniors.
Disbled residing in Cheshire Public Housing: 24.66% of all aparments are for disabled.
Median Income for those on section 8 living in public housing in Cheshire: $14,496.00 average per year for current residents.
35 Adams Rd
Williamstown, MA - 01267
Berkshire County County
Phone Number: (413) 458-8282
Email: wmstnha@outlook.com
Cheshire Housing Authority Section 8 Aparments: 97
Cheshire Section 8 Occupied Apartments for Housing Authority: 73
Cheshire Public Housing Total Apartments For Housing Authority: 97
Number of Children residing in Cheshire Public Housing: 48
Seniors residing in Cheshire Public Housing: 15.28% of all aparments are for seniors.
Disbled residing in Cheshire Public Housing: 18.06% of all aparments are for disabled.
Median Income for those on section 8 living in public housing in Cheshire: $12,132.00 average per year for current residents.
Lanesboro, MA
Lanesborough, MA
Dalton, MA
Windsor, MA
Savoy, MA
Hancock, MA
Our data is collected from local housing authorities as listed on the website along with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Qualify for Public Housing and Income Based Housing are based on the local housing authority guidelines along with HUD rules. That is why it is necessary to contact the housing authorities directly for local information for housing.