Cardinal Medeiros Towers Public Housing Fall River, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Cardinal Medeiros Towers is a Public Housing community in Fall River, MA with 200 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $387/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 18 months.
200
total units
95%
occupancy
$387
avg resident rent
18 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1197 Robeson St, Fall River, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $16,298/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,106/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Cardinal Medeiros Towers
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 1197 Robeson 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 (~$387/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
- Bay Village Apartments PB Section 8
- Ships' Cove Apartments PB Section 8
- Bennie Costa Plaza Public Housing
- Edward F. Doolan Apartments Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mathieu's Apts. PB Section 8 | Fall River | 0.8 km |
| Pleasant View Public Housing | Fall River | 1.4 km |
| Tecumseh Mill PB Section 8 | Fall River | 2.4 km |
| Heritage Heights Public Housing | Fall River | 2.8 km |
| Landmark at Fall River LIHTC | Fall River | 2.8 km |
| Academy the PB Section 8 | Fall River | 2.8 km |
| Hudner Building PB Section 8 | Fall River | 2.8 km |
| Corky Row I LIHTC | Fall River | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Fall River
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Cardinal Medeiros Towers 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 Cardinal Medeiros Towers?
Residents report average rents near $387/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 Cardinal Medeiros Towers?
Contact the management office at 1197 Robeson 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.