Power Town PB Section 8 Turners Falls, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Power Town is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Turners Falls, MA with 81 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $474/month on average.
81
total units
98%
occupancy
$474
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 152 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $19,477/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,801/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 37% |
How to apply at Power Town
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 152 Avenue A, Turners Falls; 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 (~$474/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Turners Falls
- Crocker-cutlery Apts LIHTC
- Moltenbrey Apts LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hastings Street §811 | Greenfield | 2.8 km |
| Weldon, the PB Section 8 | Greenfield | 3.4 km |
| Winslow LIHTC | Greenfield | 3.4 km |
| Central House LIHTC | Greenfield | 4 km |
| Chapman Court LIHTC | Greenfield | 4 km |
| Leyden Woods LIHTC | Greenfield | 4.3 km |
| Leyden Woods Apartments PB Section 8 | Greenfield | 4.3 km |
| Arbors at Greenfield LIHTCPB Section 8 | Greenfield | 4.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Turners Falls
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Power Town have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Power Town?
Residents report average rents near $474/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 Power Town?
Contact the management office at 152 Avenue A in Turners Falls. 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.