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.

28
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address123 Northampton Road, Amherst, MA 01002 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units28
Placed in service2023
Affordability term50 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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 123 Northampton Road, Amherst; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

Other subsidized housing in Amherst

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Windfield Family Apts LIHTCHadley2 km
Windfield Senior Estates LIHTCHadley2 km
Windfield Family Apts LIHTCHadley2 km
Windfield Senior Estates LIHTCHadley2 km
Joseph H Mcdonald Hse Public HousingNorthampton10.8 km
Hampton Court LIHTCNorthampton10.8 km
Lumber Yard LIHTCPB Section 8Northampton10.8 km
Sergeant House LIHTCPB Section 8Northampton10.8 km

← All subsidized housing in Amherst

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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.