Bates and Tower Apartments Public Housing Fall River, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Bates and Tower Apartments is a Public Housing community in Fall River, MA with 61 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $470/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 39 months.
61
total units
98%
occupancy
$470
avg resident rent
39 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 57 Bates St, Fall River, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $19,633/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,323/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 75% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 98% |
How to apply at Bates and Tower Apartments
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 57 Bates St, Fall River; 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 Fall River
- Sunset Hill Public Housing
- Borden Street Housing PB Section 8
- Mitchell Hgts. Public Housing
- Holmes Apts Public Housing
- Father Diaferio Village Public Housing
- Bay Village Apts LIHTC
- Cardinal Medeiros Towers Public Housing
- Bay Village Apartments PB Section 8
- Ships' Cove Apartments PB Section 8
- Bennie Costa Plaza Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Main St Revitalization Project LIHTC | Fall River | 1.1 km |
| Peckham St Revitalization Project LIHTC | Fall River | 1.1 km |
| Bourne Mill Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Tiverton | 1.4 km |
| St. Dominics Apartments, Inc. §202 Senior | Fall River | 1.4 km |
| Plymouth, Fifth & Tecumseh Project LIHTC | Fall River | 1.4 km |
| Bourne Mill Apartments §811 PRA | Tiverton | 1.4 km |
| Niagara Court LIHTC | Fall River | 2 km |
| Tecumseh-blackstone Project LIHTC | Fall River | 2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Fall River
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Bates and Tower Apartments have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Bates and Tower Apartments?
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 Bates and Tower Apartments?
Contact the management office at 57 Bates St in Fall River. 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.