Colony House Public Housing Hyannis, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Colony House is a Public Housing community in Hyannis, MA with 68 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $593/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 62 months.
68
total units
100%
occupancy
$593
avg resident rent
62 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 Old Colony Rd, Hyannis, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $25,875/yr |
| Average personal income | $25,500/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 65% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Colony House
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 500 Old Colony Rd, Hyannis; 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 (~$593/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Hyannis
- Cromwell Court LIHTC
- Fawcetts Pond Village PB Section 8
- Cromwell Court PB Section 8
- Village Green LIHTC
- Whitehall Estate LIHTC
- Cape Cod Group Homes PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Village Green 2 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Barnstable | 3.3 km |
| 811 - Residences at Yarmouth Garden §811 PRA | West Yarmouth | 3.4 km |
| Brush Hill Aparments §811 | Yarmouth Port | 6.1 km |
| West Barnstable Communities LIHTC | West Barnstable | 6.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Hyannis
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Colony House 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 Colony House?
Residents report average rents near $593/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 Colony House?
Contact the management office at 500 Old Colony Rd in Hyannis. 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.