Village Park PB Section 8 Amherst, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Village Park is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Amherst, MA with 167 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $480/month on average.
167
total units
92%
occupancy
$480
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Village Park Rd, Amherst, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $20,384/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,349/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 50% |
How to apply at Village Park
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 1 Village Park Rd, Amherst; 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 (~$480/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Amherst
- Mill Valley Estates LIHTC
- Clark House PB Section 8
- Olympia Amherst Lp LIHTC
- East Gables LIHTCPB Section 8
- Bc Noth Square LIHTCPB Section 8
- Butternut Farm & Amherst LIHTC
- Pomeroy Lane LIHTC
- Watson Farms Public Housing
- Ephraim Cushman Homestead LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Windfield Family Apts LIHTC | Hadley | 3.7 km |
| Windfield Senior Estates LIHTC | Hadley | 3.7 km |
| Windfield Family Apts LIHTC | Hadley | 3.7 km |
| Windfield Senior Estates LIHTC | Hadley | 3.7 km |
| Sanderson Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sunderland | 10.2 km |
| Power Town LIHTC | Montague | 10.3 km |
| Joseph H Mcdonald Hse Public Housing | Northampton | 12.1 km |
| St Michael's House PB Section 8 | Northampton | 12.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Amherst
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Village Park 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 Village Park?
Residents report average rents near $480/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 Village Park?
Contact the management office at 1 Village Park Rd in Amherst. 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.