River Run Apts PB Section 8 Dalton, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
River Run Apts is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Dalton, MA with 77 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $505/month on average.
77
total units
95%
occupancy
$505
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 River St, Dalton, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $21,164/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,872/yr |
| People per unit | 1.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 79% |
How to apply at River Run Apts
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 8 River St, Dalton; 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 (~$505/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dalton Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsfield | 4.7 km |
| Pittsfield April Lane PB Section 8 | Pittsfield | 4.7 km |
| Dalton Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsfield | 4.7 km |
| Pittsfield April Lane PB Section 8 | Pittsfield | 4.7 km |
| Rice Silk Mill LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsfield | 6.8 km |
| Thomas Flynn Community Apts §811 | Pittsfield | 7.1 km |
| Central Annex PB Section 8 | Pittsfield | 7.9 km |
| Central Annex LIHTC | Pittsfield | 7.9 km |
← All subsidized housing in Dalton
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does River Run Apts 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 River Run Apts?
Residents report average rents near $505/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 River Run Apts?
Contact the management office at 8 River St in Dalton. 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.