East Gables LIHTCPB Section 8 Amherst, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
East Gables is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Amherst, MA with 28 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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occupancy
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avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
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| Address | 123 Northampton Road, Amherst, MA 01002 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 28 |
| Placed in service | 2023 |
| Affordability term | 50 years |
How to apply at East Gables
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 123 Northampton Road, 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.
Other subsidized housing in Amherst
- Village Park PB Section 8
- Mill Valley Estates LIHTC
- Clark House PB Section 8
- Olympia Amherst Lp LIHTC
- 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 km |
| Windfield Senior Estates LIHTC | Hadley | 2 km |
| Windfield Family Apts LIHTC | Hadley | 2 km |
| Windfield Senior Estates LIHTC | Hadley | 2 km |
| Joseph H Mcdonald Hse Public Housing | Northampton | 10.8 km |
| Hampton Court LIHTC | Northampton | 10.8 km |
| Lumber Yard LIHTCPB Section 8 | Northampton | 10.8 km |
| Sergeant House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Northampton | 10.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does East Gables have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at East Gables?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at East Gables?
Contact the management office at 123 Northampton Road 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.