Joseph H Mcdonald Hse Public Housing Northampton, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Joseph H Mcdonald Hse is a Public Housing community in Northampton, MA with 109 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $498/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 7 months.
109
total units
94%
occupancy
$498
avg resident rent
7 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 49 Old South St, Northampton, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $21,532/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,400/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 52% |
How to apply at Joseph H Mcdonald Hse
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 49 Old South St, Northampton; 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 (~$498/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Northampton
- St Michael's House PB Section 8
- Christopher Heights of Northampton LIHTC
- Hampton Court LIHTC
- Lumber Yard LIHTCPB Section 8
- Village at Hospital Hill Phase Ii LIHTC
- Village at Hospital Hill Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8
- Sergeant House LIHTCPB Section 8
- New South Street Apts LIHTC
- Sergeant House Limited Partnership PB Section 8
- 811 - North Commons at Village Hill §811 PRA
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Northamptom | 2 km |
| 811 - Village Hill Road §811 PRA | Northampton | 2 km |
| Country Lane Estates LIHTC | Florence | 3.4 km |
| 811 - Meadowbrook Estates §811 PRA | Florence | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Joseph H Mcdonald Hse 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 Joseph H Mcdonald Hse?
Residents report average rents near $498/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 Joseph H Mcdonald Hse?
Contact the management office at 49 Old South St in Northampton. 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.