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Amherst Housing Authority

Name: Amherst Housing Authority
Address: 33 Kellogg Ave, Amherst, MA, 01002, US
Telephone: 4132560206

33 Kellogg Ave, Amherst, MA, 01002

Information verified May 9, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 20 hr ago

About This Property

Amherst Housing Authority operates 441 units of public housing in Amherst, MA within Hampshire County. Both the public housing and Section 8 waitlists are currently closed. The housing authority manages these properties to provide affordable housing options to eligible residents.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Apply: Multiple

Applications for State-Aided Public Housing can be submitted online via CHAMP (Common Housing Application for Massachusetts Public-Housing) or by mailing/hand-carrying a completed paper application to the Amherst Housing Authority office. The waiting list for the specific 'Seventy Amherst Apartments' was last open on August 27, 2019, and is currently closed with no announced reopening date. Preferences for Seventy Amherst Apartments included current residents, municipal employees, employees of local businesses, and households with children in Amherst public schools, with selection by random lottery. Statewide, many public housing lists are currently open.

Last verified February 22, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

Closed January 13, 2025

Apply: Online

The Massachusetts Section 8 Centralized Waiting List, used by Amherst Housing Authority, closed effective January 13, 2025. A limited preference for applicants experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness was implemented on July 31, 2020.

Last verified March 6, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated May 8, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

441

Fair Market Rent - Hampshire County, MA

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$934
1 Bedroom	$1,115
2 Bedroom	$1,375
3 Bedroom	$1,669
4 Bedroom	$1,954

Income Limits - Hampshire County, MA

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $17,700
Very Low (50%): $29,450
Low (80%): $47,150

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $20,200
Very Low (50%): $33,650
Low (80%): $53,850

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $22,750
Very Low (50%): $37,850
Low (80%): $60,600

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $42,050
Low (80%): $67,300

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $45,450
Low (80%): $72,700

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $48,800
Low (80%): $78,100

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $52,150
Low (80%): $83,500

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,660
Very Low (50%): $55,550
Low (80%): $88,850

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$17,700	$29,450	$47,150
2 Persons	$20,200	$33,650	$53,850
3 Persons	$22,750	$37,850	$60,600
4 Persons	$26,500	$42,050	$67,300
5 Persons	$31,040	$45,450	$72,700
6 Persons	$35,580	$48,800	$78,100
7 Persons	$40,120	$52,150	$83,500
8 Persons	$44,660	$55,550	$88,850

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Amherst, MA?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Hampshire County, MA is: $934 (Studio), $1115 (1BR), $1375 (2BR), $1669 (3BR), $1954 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Amherst Housing Authority is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Amherst Housing Authority have?+

Amherst Housing Authority has a total of 441 housing units.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Hampshire County, MA?+

For a 4-person household in Hampshire County, MA, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $42,050, Low Income (80% AMI): $67,300. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

Is there a waitlist for Amherst Housing Authority?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Open. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Closed. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

How do I apply for housing at Amherst Housing Authority?+

Amherst Housing Authority is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 4132560206, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

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