Dower Square Public Housing Pittsfield, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Dower Square is a Public Housing community in Pittsfield, MA with 163 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $511/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 18 months.
163
total units
90%
occupancy
$511
avg resident rent
18 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 65 Columbus Ave, Pittsfield, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $22,309/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,005/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 57% |
How to apply at Dower Square
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 65 Columbus Ave, 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 (~$511/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Pittsfield
- Berkshiretown Associates PB Section 8
- 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
- Capitol Square PB Section 8
- Berkshire Mews PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield Ymca LIHTC | Pittsfield | 0.8 km |
| Hollow Road Community Residence §811 | Lanesbourgh | 1.1 km |
| Pleasant Pittsfield §811 | Pittsfield | 1.4 km |
| Thomas Flynn Community Apts §811 | Pittsfield | 1.7 km |
| Rice Silk Mill LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsfield | 2 km |
| Gamwell Community Residence §811 | Pittsfield | 2.2 km |
| Pittsfield April Lane PB Section 8 | Pittsfield | 5.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Pittsfield
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Dower Square 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 Dower Square?
Residents report average rents near $511/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 Dower Square?
Contact the management office at 65 Columbus Ave 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.