West End and Riverview Public Housing North Adams, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
West End and Riverview is a Public Housing community in North Adams, MA with 126 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $500/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 13 months.
126
total units
98%
occupancy
$500
avg resident rent
13 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 Sperry Ave, North Adams, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $22,018/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,662/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 38% |
How to apply at West End and Riverview
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 20 Sperry Ave, North Adams; 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 (~$500/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in North Adams
- Mohawk Forest LIHTC
- Ashland Park Apts Public Housing
- Mohawk Forest PB Section 8
- Brayton Hill Apts LIHTC
- St Joseph's Court PB Section 8
- Village East LIHTCPB Section 8
- Clark Biscuit Apts LIHTC
- Holy Family Terrace PB Section 8
- Tunnel Brook Townhouses LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Association's Second Property, §811 | Clarksburg | 6.1 km |
| The Association's Second Property, §811 | Clarksburg | 6.1 km |
| Cole Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Williamstown | 7.1 km |
| Friend Street LIHTC | Adams | 7.8 km |
| Proprietors Field PB Section 8 | Williamstown | 7.9 km |
| Highland Woods LIHTC | Williamstown | 7.9 km |
| Spring Meadow LIHTC | Williamstown | 8.3 km |
| Millhouses of Adams PB Section 8 | Adams | 8.9 km |
← All subsidized housing in North Adams
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does West End and Riverview 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 West End and Riverview?
Residents report average rents near $500/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 West End and Riverview?
Contact the management office at 20 Sperry Ave in North Adams. 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.