Capitol Square PB Section 8 Pittsfield, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Capitol Square is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Pittsfield, MA with 64 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $388/month on average.
64
total units
91%
occupancy
$388
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 31 Bradford St, Pittsfield, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $16,172/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,414/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 98% |
How to apply at Capitol Square
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 31 Bradford St, 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 (~$388/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Pittsfield
- Berkshiretown Associates PB Section 8
- Dower Square Public Housing
- 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
- Berkshire Mews PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Epworth Arms PB Section 8 | Pittsfield | 0.8 km |
| Thomas Flynn Community Apts §811 | Pittsfield | 0.8 km |
| Pleasant Pittsfield §811 | Pittsfield | 1.1 km |
| Rice Silk Mill LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsfield | 1.4 km |
| Hollow Road Community Residence §811 | Lanesbourgh | 1.4 km |
| Gamwell Community Residence §811 | Pittsfield | 2.4 km |
| Pittsfield April Lane PB Section 8 | Pittsfield | 4.3 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Capitol Square 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 Capitol Square?
Residents report average rents near $388/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 Capitol Square?
Contact the management office at 31 Bradford St 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.