Barrett House PB Section 8 Adams, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Barrett House is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Adams, MA with 40 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $520/month on average.
40
total units
88%
occupancy
$520
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 17 Pleasant St, Adams, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $21,980/yr |
| Average personal income | $20,823/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 64% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Barrett House
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 17 Pleasant 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 (~$520/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Adams
- Millhouses of Adams PB Section 8
- Adams Housing LIHTCPB 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 Barrett House have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Barrett House?
Residents report average rents near $520/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 Barrett House?
Contact the management office at 17 Pleasant 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.