Ephraim Cushman Homestead LIHTC Amherst, MA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Ephraim Cushman Homestead is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Amherst, MA with 4 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

4
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
Address99 Bridge St, Amherst, MA 01002 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units4
Placed in service1988

How to apply at Ephraim Cushman Homestead

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 99 Bridge St, 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 LIHTCHadley7.1 km
Windfield Senior Estates LIHTCHadley7.1 km
Sanderson Place LIHTCPB Section 8Sunderland8.1 km
Power Town LIHTCMontague8.8 km

← All subsidized housing in Amherst

Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Ephraim Cushman Homestead have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). 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 Ephraim Cushman Homestead?
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 Ephraim Cushman Homestead?
Contact the management office at 99 Bridge 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.

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.