Butternut Farm & Amherst LIHTC Amherst, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Butternut Farm & Amherst is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Amherst, MA with 26 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
26
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occupancy
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avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 Longmeadow Dr, Amherst, MA 01002 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 26 |
| Placed in service | 2011 |
How to apply at Butternut Farm & Amherst
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 12 Longmeadow Dr, Amherst; 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.
Other subsidized housing in Amherst
- Village Park PB Section 8
- Mill Valley Estates LIHTC
- Clark House PB Section 8
- Olympia Amherst Lp LIHTC
- East Gables LIHTCPB Section 8
- Bc Noth Square LIHTCPB Section 8
- Pomeroy Lane LIHTC
- Watson Farms Public Housing
- Ephraim Cushman Homestead LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Windfield Family Apts LIHTC | Hadley | 3.7 km |
| Windfield Senior Estates LIHTC | Hadley | 3.7 km |
| Windfield Family Apts LIHTC | Hadley | 3.7 km |
| Windfield Senior Estates LIHTC | Hadley | 3.7 km |
| Joseph H Mcdonald Hse Public Housing | Northampton | 9.3 km |
| Hampton Court LIHTC | Northampton | 9.3 km |
| Lumber Yard LIHTCPB Section 8 | Northampton | 9.3 km |
| Sergeant House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Northampton | 9.3 km |
← All subsidized housing in Amherst
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Butternut Farm & Amherst have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Butternut Farm & Amherst?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Butternut Farm & Amherst?
Contact the management office at 12 Longmeadow Dr in Amherst. 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.