Clark House PB Section 8 Amherst, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Clark House is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Amherst, MA with 100 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $556/month on average.
100
total units
99%
occupancy
$556
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 22 Lessey St, Amherst, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $24,366/yr |
| Average personal income | $19,145/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 68% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 76% |
How to apply at Clark House
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 22 Lessey St, 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 (~$556/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Amherst
- Village Park PB Section 8
- Mill Valley Estates LIHTC
- Olympia Amherst Lp LIHTC
- East Gables LIHTCPB Section 8
- Bc Noth Square LIHTCPB Section 8
- Butternut Farm & Amherst LIHTC
- 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 | 2.8 km |
| Windfield Senior Estates LIHTC | Hadley | 2.8 km |
| Windfield Family Apts LIHTC | Hadley | 2.8 km |
| Windfield Senior Estates LIHTC | Hadley | 2.8 km |
| Power Town LIHTC | Montague | 11.1 km |
| Sanderson Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sunderland | 11.2 km |
| Joseph H Mcdonald Hse Public Housing | Northampton | 11.4 km |
| Hampton Court LIHTC | Northampton | 11.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Amherst
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Clark House 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 Clark House?
Residents report average rents near $556/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 Clark House?
Contact the management office at 22 Lessey St 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.