How many low income apartments are in Great Barrington, MA?

HUD administrative data tracks 4 subsidized properties in Great Barrington with approximately 122 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Great Barrington?

Tenant-paid rents in Great Barrington's assisted buildings typically range from about $451 to $451 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Great Barrington?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Great Barrington?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Berkshire County: about $1,302/mo for one-bedroom and $1,709/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Great Barrington, MA

There are 4 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Great Barrington with roughly 122 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $451 to $451 per month.

assisted properties

122

subsidized units

$451

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Great Barrington

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Great Barrington

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Windrush Commons LIHTCPB Section 8	49	—	—
Bentley Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	45	—	—
Bostwick Gardens PB Section 8	28	$451	—
811 - Bentley Apartments §811 PRA	0	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Great Barrington (project-based)

These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Windrush Commons LIHTCPB Section 8	49	—	—
Bentley Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	45	—	—
Bostwick Gardens PB Section 8	28	$451	—

Voucher rent limits: Berkshire County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Berkshire County: studio $1,250, 1-BR $1,302, 2-BR $1,709, 3-BR $2,206, 4-BR $2,867.

Full FMR table for Berkshire County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Great Barrington

Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.

Nearby cities with low income housing

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.