Section 8 House For Rent in North Amherst, Massachusetts

The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program provides housing assistance, in the form of Section 8 vouchers, to low-income families. The Section 8 vouchers are used to help the family pay for housing. Local public housing agencies (PHA) administer vouchers based on household income and family size and recipients are free to choose any housing that meets program requirements.

How does one qualify for Section 8?

To be eligible for Housing Choice in North Amherst, Massachusetts you must:

1. Have low or very low income based on annual gross income; the family's income may not exceed 50% of the median income for the county or metropolitan area in which the family chooses to live.

2. Be in need of decent, safe, and/or sanitary housing.

3. The applicant must meet the documentation requirements of citizenship or eligible immigration status. Undocumented immigrants are not eligible for section 8 housing voucher assistance.

4. Anyone evicted from public housing for drug-related criminal activity are ineligible for assistance for at least 3 years from the date of the eviction.

5. Other factors: Local housing authorities may consider additional factors such as family size, disability status, and the local demand for housing vouchers when determining eligibility.

If you're on the hunt for a 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, 4-bedroom house for rent in Charlotte, NC, Section 8 properties may be worth considering.

Section 8 Apartments

We have located 25 apartments that accepts section 8 voucher in North Amherst, Massachusetts. We have partnered so you can also check your eligibility.

Highland Residence

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 6

Address :

1346 NORTHAMPTON ST,
Holyoke, MA 01040.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 6
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $874.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • HAWTHORNE FOUNDATION I, INC.
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: jgoodwin@chd.org
  • Phone: (413) 733-6624

Leyden Woods Apartments

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 181

Address :

24 ASTER COURT,
Greenfield, MA 01301.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 56
  • 2 Bedroom: 64
  • 3 Bedroom: 61
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $909.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,160.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $1,488.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • New Leyden Woods I Limited Partnership
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: edatta@tcbinc.org
  • Phone: 857-221-8635

Pulaski Heights

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 17

Address :

76 MAPLE ST,
Holyoke, MA 01040.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 17
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $874.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • PULASKI HEIGHTS INC.
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: gdubreuil@oconnell.com
  • Phone: (413) 534-7636

Prospect Heights

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 95

Address :

41 CHESTNUT ST,
Holyoke, MA 01040.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 69
  • 2 Bedroom: 26
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $874.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,094.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • PHA, LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: jbednar@oconnells.com
  • Phone: 413-534-5667

Clark House

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(413) 256-0141

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 100

Address :

22 LESSEY STREET,
Amherst, MA 01002.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 76
  • 2 Bedroom: 18
  • 3 Bedroom: 6
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $874.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,094.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $1,353.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Amherst Clark House Limited Partnership
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: jeff@rewoodhousing.com
  • Phone: 512-717-3938

College Highway Apts

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 40

Address :

391 MAIN ST,
Easthampton, MA 01027.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 10
  • 1 Bedroom: 30
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $727.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $874.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • EASTHAMPTON HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY, INC.
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: bcohen.pvlalaw@verizon.net
  • Phone: (413) 5276337

Greenfield Gardens

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 40

Address :

2 RIVERSIDE DR,
Greenfield, MA 01301.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 5
  • 2 Bedroom: 24
  • 3 Bedroom: 11
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $909.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,160.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $1,488.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • HOMESAVERS COUNCIL OF GREENFIELD GARDENS, INC.
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: carolmhm@hotmail.com
  • Phone: (413)772-8710

Mill Hollow Apartments

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 60

Address :

133 JABISH ST,
Belchertown, MA 01007.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 60
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $874.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • MARTIN BEREZIN DBA MILL HOLLOW APARTMENTS
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: carolmhm@hotmail.com
  • Phone: (413) 539-9500

Orchard View

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 40

Address :

108 EVERETT ST,
Easthampton, MA 01027.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 10
  • 1 Bedroom: 30
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $727.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $874.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Orchard View Elderly Housing, Inc.
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: aorchardview@oconnells.com
  • Phone: 413-540-2702

Power Town

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 81

Address :

152 AVENUE A,
Turners Falls, MA 01376.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 30
  • 2 Bedroom: 32
  • 3 Bedroom: 19
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $909.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,160.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $1,488.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • POWER TURNER FALLS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: tleonard@hmrproperties.com
  • Phone: 207-780-9800

Sargeant West Apts

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 154

Address :

137 SARGEANT ST,
Holyoke, MA 01040.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 56
  • 2 Bedroom: 46
  • 3 Bedroom: 41
  • 4 Bedroom: 6

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $874.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,094.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $1,353.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $1,623.00

Owner Name :

  • Sargeant West Apartments II Limited Partnership
  • Limited Dividend

Owner Contact:

  • Email: HGBRN@mprvp.com
  • Phone: 413-539-9500

287 Essex Street

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 94

Address :

287 ESSEX ST,
Holyoke, MA 01040.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 87
  • 2 Bedroom: 7
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $874.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,094.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • 287 Essex Street LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: jbeauregard@occonnels.com
  • Phone: 413-534-5667

Veterans Park Apartments

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 47

Address :

598 DWIGHT ST,
Holyoke, MA 01040.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 12
  • 1 Bedroom: 35
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $727.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $874.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • The Elms, Inc.
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: michael.moriarty@oldeholyoke.org
  • Phone: 413-536-3331

Weldon, The

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 105

Address :

54 HIGH ST,
Greenfield, MA 01301.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 3
  • 1 Bedroom: 90
  • 2 Bedroom: 12
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $798.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $909.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,160.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Weldon Associates
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: peter.lewis@schochet.com
  • Phone: (617) 482-8925

Village Park

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 167

Address :

1 VILLAGE PARK RD,
Amherst, MA 01002.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 85
  • 2 Bedroom: 72
  • 3 Bedroom: 10
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $874.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,094.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $1,353.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Related Village Park, LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: mcarbone@related.com
  • Phone: 212-421-5333

St Michael's House

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 85

Address :

40 STODDARD ST,
Northampton, MA 01060.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 5
  • 1 Bedroom: 67
  • 2 Bedroom: 7
  • 3 Bedroom: 6
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $727.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $874.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,094.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $1,353.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Michael's House LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: gdubreuil@oconnells.com
  • Phone: 413-534-5667

Cherry Hill/Mental Health Ass

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 7

Address :

37 A MAPLE CREST DR,
Holyoke, MA 01040.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 4
  • 2 Bedroom: 3
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $874.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,094.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Tenth Asssociation Properties, Inc.
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: cbodley@mhainc.org
  • Phone: 413 734 5376

Hastings Street

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 4

Address :

62 Hastings St,
Greenfield, MA 01301.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 4
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $909.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Hastings Streeet Corporation
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: lynnebielecki@unitedarc.org
  • Phone: 413-774-5558

South Hadley Supportive Hsg

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 44

Address :

93 Canal St,
South Hadley, MA 01075.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 44
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $874.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Elder Care Initiatives, Inc.
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: c.clancy@carrproperty.com
  • Phone: 413-538-9021

Mont Marie Senior Residence

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 49

Address :

Building E of the Mont Marie Building,
Holyoke, MA 01040.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 49
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $874.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • MM Senior Housing Inc.
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: mdenes@tryko.com
  • Phone: 732-415-6020 or 6028

St Joseph Res @ Mont Marie

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(413) 532-4182

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 30

Address :

34 Lower Westfield Road,
Holyoke, MA 01040.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 30
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $874.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • SJ Senior Housing Inc.
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: mdenes@tryko.com
  • Phone: 732-415-6020 or 6028

Sergeant House

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 8

Address :

82 Bridge St,
Northampton, MA 01060.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 8
  • 1 Bedroom: 0
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $727.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Sergeant House Limited Partnership
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: rperkins@wayfindersma.org
  • Phone: 413-233-1726

Meadowbrook Estates

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(413) 584-7590

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 9

Address :

491 Bridge Road,
Florence, MA 01062.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 9
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $874.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Meadowbrook Preservation Associates LP
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: pkullick@poah.org
  • Phone: 617-261-9898

Village Hill Road

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(413) 586-5065

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 2

Address :

35 Village Hill Road,
Northampton, MA 01060.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 2
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $874.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • 35 Village Hill Road LLC
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: smcnally@tcbinc.org
  • Phone: 6176959595

Holyoke Farms

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(413) 534-3413

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 4

Address :

87 Farnum Drive,
Holyoke, MA 01040.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 4
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $874.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Holyoke Farms Redevelopment LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: jfrazier@maloneyproperties.com
  • Phone: 617 209 5205

Steps to Get Section 8 Housing or Section 8 Apartments in North Amherst, Massachusetts

1. Find Public Housing Agency (PHA) in North Amherst, Massachusetts

The Public Housing Voucher is overseen by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is administered by local PHAs. Your public housing agency in North Amherst, Massachusetts can help you find and afford low-income housing

2. Determine if you are eligible.

Applicant eligibility is based on both the family size and the total annual gross income. In general, the income may not exceed 50 percent of the area’s Federal Poverty Limit.

Section 8 is only available to US citizens and certain categories of legal immigration status. The public housing agency(PHA) in North Amherst, Massachusetts will help determine if you are eligible for Section 8 Housing.

Public Housing Agencies(PHA) are required to distribute 75% of vouchers to applicants whose income is less than 30% of the median county income

3. Get Section 8 Applications

Housing section 8 applications in North Amherst, Massachusetts are free. It may be available online, by mail or at the Hampshire county housing authority office.

4. Apply for Section 8

Applying for the section 8 is a fairly easy process. During the application process, the PHA will collect information on

  • Family Income
  • Total Assets
  • Family Size

The Public Housing Authority will do income verification and identity verification to check your eligibility. They will verify this information with other local agencies, your employer and bank and determine the amount of the housing assistance payment against section 8 housing list.

5. Find out Section 8 Waiting List in North Amherst, Massachusetts

If the Housing Authority determines that your family is eligible, you will be put on a waiting list, unless it is able to assist you immediately. Once your name is reached on the waiting list, the PHA will contact you and issue to you a payment voucher.

PHAs may give a preference to a family who is

  • 1. Homeless or living in substandard housing
  • 2. Paying more than 50% of its income for rent
  • 3. Involuntarily displaced.

If there is a high demand, remaining eligible section 8 applications are picked based on random lottery. The PHA must provide reasoning for rejection. If an applicants is not happy with rejection can request an informal review.

6. Find Section 8 Housing or Section 8 Apartments in North Amherst, Massachusetts

The section 8 housing choice voucher program allows applicant to pick eligible house or apartment that accept section 8 unit based on family size. Tenants will typically pay 30 percent of their monthly income toward rent.

Once individual find a house or an apartment that accepts housing vouchers it must pass physical inspection. A housing voucher payment goes direct to landlord to pay for the section 8 rental house.

FAQ(Frequently Asked Questions)

1. What is section 8 housing?

The housing choice voucher program is the federal government's program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.

The participant is free to choose any housing that meets the requirements of the program and is not limited to units located in subsidized housing projects.

2. What is a housing voucher

The housing choice voucher program is the federal government's major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.

3. What is the most section 8 will pay?

The housing voucher payments cover most of the voucher holder's rent. On average, each household will pay somewhere between 30% and 40% of its income on rent

4. What is counted as income for Section 8?

HUD define income as

  • The full amount, before any payroll deductions, of wages and salaries, overtime pay, commissions, fees, tips and bonuses, and other compensation for personal services;
  • The net income from the operation of a business or profession.
  • the 401(k) money is considered an asset for Section 8 housing.

5. how to get section 8 immediately?

There is a limited funding from the federal government and a shortage of low-income housing units. The process for how to apply is still long, complicated, and time consuming.

6. How long does it take to get Section 8 voucher after interview?

When a PHA in North Amherst, Massachusetts issues a voucher, it give the assisted family at least 60 days to obtain housing. A PHA can extend the time it allots to a family on the based on various factors.