Father Diaferio Village Public Housing Fall River, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Father Diaferio Village is a Public Housing community in Fall River, MA with 224 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $656/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 27 months.
224
total units
97%
occupancy
$656
avg resident rent
27 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 220 Johnson St, Fall River, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $28,710/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,984/yr |
| People per unit | 2.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 70% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 87% |
| One-bedroom share | 2% |
How to apply at Father Diaferio Village
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 220 Johnson St, Fall River; 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 (~$656/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Fall River
- Sunset Hill Public Housing
- Borden Street Housing PB Section 8
- Mitchell Hgts. Public Housing
- Holmes Apts Public Housing
- Bay Village Apts LIHTC
- Cardinal Medeiros Towers Public Housing
- Bay Village Apartments PB Section 8
- Ships' Cove Apartments PB Section 8
- Bennie Costa Plaza Public Housing
- Edward F. Doolan Apartments Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tecumseh Mill PB Section 8 | Fall River | 0.8 km |
| Knitting Mill LIHTCPB Section 8 | Fall River | 1.1 km |
| Curtain Lofts LIHTC | Fall River | 1.1 km |
| Francis J. Barresi Heights Public Housing | Fall River | 1.4 km |
| Lafayette Place PB Section 8 | Fall River | 1.4 km |
| Lafayette Place LIHTC | Fall River | 1.4 km |
| Niagara Court LIHTC | Fall River | 1.4 km |
| Tecumseh-blackstone Project LIHTC | Fall River | 1.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Fall River
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Father Diaferio Village 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 Father Diaferio Village?
Residents report average rents near $656/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 Father Diaferio Village?
Contact the management office at 220 Johnson St in Fall River. 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.