Sunset Hill Public Housing Fall River, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Sunset Hill is a Public Housing community in Fall River, MA with 355 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $483/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 34 months.
355
total units
98%
occupancy
$483
avg resident rent
34 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 7 Sunset Hl, Fall River, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $20,902/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,966/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 34% |
How to apply at Sunset Hill
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 7 Sunset Hl, 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 (~$483/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Fall River
- 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
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bates and Tower Apartments Public Housing | Fall River | 0.8 km |
| Bourne Mill Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Tiverton | 1.1 km |
| Bourne Mill Apartments §811 PRA | Tiverton | 1.1 km |
| East Main St Revitalization Project LIHTC | Fall River | 1.4 km |
| Peckham St Revitalization Project LIHTC | Fall River | 1.4 km |
| St. Dominics Apartments, Inc. §202 Senior | Fall River | 2 km |
| Plymouth, Fifth & Tecumseh Project LIHTC | Fall River | 2 km |
| Heritage Heights Public Housing | Fall River | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Fall River
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Sunset Hill 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 Sunset Hill?
Residents report average rents near $483/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 Sunset Hill?
Contact the management office at 7 Sunset Hl 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.