Bristol Commons Public Housing Taunton, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Bristol Commons is a Public Housing community in Taunton, MA with 59 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $550/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 26 months.
59
total units
98%
occupancy
$550
avg resident rent
26 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 Fairground Ave, Taunton, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $23,402/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,579/yr |
| People per unit | 3.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 72% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 5% |
How to apply at Bristol Commons
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 100 Fairground Ave, Taunton; 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 (~$550/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Taunton
- Cedarvale Apts Public Housing
- Taunton Woods LIHTC
- Fairfax Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8
- Trinity Taunton Nine Lp Bristol Commons LIHTC
- School Street LIHTCPB Section 8
- Pine Grove LIHTC
- Trinity Taunton Four Lp LIHTC
- Robertson on the River LIHTC
- Mill Pond Apartments PB Section 8
- Lenox Green LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Apartments PB Section 8 | Taunton | 1.7 km |
| Washington House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Taunton | 1.7 km |
| Taunton Group Home §811 | Taunton | 1.7 km |
| Walker School LIHTCPB Section 8 | Taunton | 3.4 km |
| Taunton Gardens PB Section 8 | Taunton | 4.8 km |
| Pinewood Terrace / Raynham H.a. PB Section 8 | Raynham | 6.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Taunton
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Bristol Commons 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 Bristol Commons?
Residents report average rents near $550/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 Bristol Commons?
Contact the management office at 100 Fairground Ave in Taunton. 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.