Bennie Costa Plaza Public Housing Fall River, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Bennie Costa Plaza is a Public Housing community in Fall River, MA with 156 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $677/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 21 months.
156
total units
98%
occupancy
$677
avg resident rent
21 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 227 Stevens St, Fall River, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $29,842/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,680/yr |
| People per unit | 3.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 65% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 88% |
How to apply at Bennie Costa Plaza
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 227 Stevens 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 (~$677/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
- Edward F. Doolan Apartments Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Knitting Mill LIHTCPB Section 8 | Fall River | 1.1 km |
| Curtain Lofts LIHTC | Fall River | 1.1 km |
| Francis J. Barresi Heights Public Housing | Fall River | 1.4 km |
| Lafayette Place PB Section 8 | Fall River | 1.4 km |
| Lafayette Place LIHTC | Fall River | 1.4 km |
| Niagara Court LIHTC | Fall River | 1.4 km |
| Tecumseh-blackstone Project LIHTC | Fall River | 1.4 km |
| Tecumseh Street Project LIHTC | Fall River | 1.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Fall River
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Bennie Costa Plaza 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 Bennie Costa Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $677/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 Bennie Costa Plaza?
Contact the management office at 227 Stevens 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.