Berkshiretown Associates PB Section 8 Pittsfield, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Berkshiretown Associates is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Pittsfield, MA with 184 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $575/month on average.
184
total units
97%
occupancy
$575
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 176 Columbus Ave, Pittsfield, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $25,386/yr |
| Average personal income | $22,621/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 57% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 90% |
How to apply at Berkshiretown Associates
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 176 Columbus Ave, Pittsfield; 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 (~$575/mo average here).
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- Riverview Homes Lp LIHTC
- Central Annex PB Section 8
- Central Annex LIHTC
- Dalton Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Berkshire Peak PB Section 8
- Capitol Square LIHTC
- New Amsterdam Lp LIHTC
- Capitol Square PB Section 8
- Berkshire Mews PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield Ymca LIHTC | Pittsfield | 0.8 km |
| Hollow Road Community Residence §811 | Lanesbourgh | 1.1 km |
| Pleasant Pittsfield §811 | Pittsfield | 1.4 km |
| Thomas Flynn Community Apts §811 | Pittsfield | 1.7 km |
| Rice Silk Mill LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsfield | 2 km |
| Gamwell Community Residence §811 | Pittsfield | 2.2 km |
| Pittsfield April Lane PB Section 8 | Pittsfield | 5.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Berkshiretown Associates 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 Berkshiretown Associates?
Residents report average rents near $575/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 Berkshiretown Associates?
Contact the management office at 176 Columbus Ave in Pittsfield. 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.