Adams Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 Adams, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Adams Housing is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Adams, MA with 35 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $470/month on average.
35
total units
91%
occupancy
$470
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 3 Myrtle St, Adams, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $19,872/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,866/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 14% |
How to apply at Adams Housing
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 3 Myrtle St, Adams; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$470/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Adams
- Millhouses of Adams PB Section 8
- Barrett House PB Section 8
- Friend Street LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tunnel Brook Townhouses LIHTC | North Adams | 7.5 km |
| Clark Biscuit Apts LIHTC | North Adams | 7.8 km |
| Mohawk Forest LIHTC | North Adams | 8.2 km |
| Mohawk Forest PB Section 8 | North Adams | 8.2 km |
| Brayton Hill Apts LIHTC | North Adams | 8.2 km |
| Ashland Park Apts Public Housing | North Adams | 8.9 km |
| West End and Riverview Public Housing | North Adams | 8.9 km |
| St Joseph's Court PB Section 8 | North Adams | 8.9 km |
← All subsidized housing in Adams
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Adams Housing have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Adams Housing?
Residents report average rents near $470/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Adams Housing?
Contact the management office at 3 Myrtle St in Adams. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.