Ships' Cove Apartments PB Section 8 Fall River, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Ships' Cove Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Fall River, MA with 162 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $416/month on average.
162
total units
95%
occupancy
$416
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 130 Canal St, Fall River, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $17,154/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,498/yr |
| People per unit | 1.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 88% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 60% |
How to apply at Ships' Cove Apartments
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 130 Canal 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 (~$416/mo average here).
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- Borden Street Housing PB Section 8
- Mitchell Hgts. Public Housing
- Holmes Apts Public Housing
- Father Diaferio Village Public Housing
- Bay Village Apts LIHTC
- Cardinal Medeiros Towers Public Housing
- Bay Village 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 |
| St. Dominics Apartments, Inc. §202 Senior | Fall River | 1.1 km |
| Plymouth, Fifth & Tecumseh Project LIHTC | Fall River | 1.1 km |
| Niagara Court LIHTC | Fall River | 1.4 km |
| East Main St Revitalization Project LIHTC | Fall River | 1.4 km |
| Tecumseh-blackstone Project LIHTC | Fall River | 1.4 km |
| Peckham St Revitalization Project LIHTC | Fall River | 1.4 km |
| Tecumseh Street Project LIHTC | Fall River | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Ships' Cove Apartments 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 Ships' Cove Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $416/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 Ships' Cove Apartments?
Contact the management office at 130 Canal 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.