Washington House LIHTCPB Section 8 Taunton, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Washington House is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Taunton, MA with 14 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $474/month on average.
14
total units
100%
occupancy
$474
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 40 Vernon St, Taunton, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $20,910/yr |
| Average personal income | $19,516/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Washington House
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 40 Vernon St, Taunton; 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).
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- Bristol Commons Public Housing
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walker School LIHTCPB Section 8 | Taunton | 2.4 km |
| Walker School LIHTCPB Section 8 | Taunton | 2.4 km |
| Taunton Gardens PB Section 8 | Taunton | 3.4 km |
| Taunton Gardens PB Section 8 | Taunton | 3.4 km |
| Pinewood Terrace / Raynham H.a. PB Section 8 | Raynham | 5.6 km |
| Pinewood Terrace / Raynham H.a. PB Section 8 | Raynham | 5.6 km |
| Riverview Meadows LIHTC | Raynham | 5.9 km |
| Carpenters Glen Apts LIHTC | East Taunton | 8.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Taunton
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Washington House have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Washington House?
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 Washington House?
Contact the management office at 40 Vernon St in Taunton. 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.