Watson Farms Public Housing Amherst, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Watson Farms is a Public Housing community in Amherst, MA with 15 units reporting 87% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $657/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 2 months.
15
total units
87%
occupancy
$657
avg resident rent
2 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 693 Main St, Amherst, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $27,244/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,417/yr |
| People per unit | 2.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 69% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 85% |
| One-bedroom share | 31% |
How to apply at Watson Farms
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 693 Main St, 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 (~$657/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Amherst
- Village Park PB Section 8
- 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
- Ephraim Cushman Homestead LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Windfield Family Apts LIHTC | Hadley | 4 km |
| Windfield Senior Estates LIHTC | Hadley | 4 km |
| Windfield Family Apts LIHTC | Hadley | 4 km |
| Windfield Senior Estates LIHTC | Hadley | 4 km |
| Sanderson Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sunderland | 12 km |
| Power Town LIHTC | Montague | 12.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Amherst
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Watson Farms 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 Watson Farms?
Residents report average rents near $657/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 Watson Farms?
Contact the management office at 693 Main St 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.