How many low income apartments are in Hyannis, MA?

HUD administrative data tracks 7 subsidized properties in Hyannis with approximately 423 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Hyannis?

Tenant-paid rents in Hyannis's assisted buildings typically range from about $488 to $593 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 Hyannis?

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 Hyannis?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Barnstable County: about $1,846/mo for one-bedroom and $2,422/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Hyannis, MA

There are 7 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Hyannis with roughly 423 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $488 to $593 per month. Median reported wait: about 62 months.

assisted properties

423

subsidized units

$541

typical rent

62 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Hyannis

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Hyannis

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Cromwell Court LIHTC	117	—	—
Fawcetts Pond Village PB Section 8	99	$528	—
Cromwell Court PB Section 8	82	$488	—
Colony House Public Housing	68	$593	62 mo
Village Green LIHTC	36	—	—
Whitehall Estate LIHTC	16	—	—
Cape Cod Group Homes PB Section 8	5	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Hyannis (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
Fawcetts Pond Village PB Section 8	99	$528	—
Cromwell Court PB Section 8	82	$488	—
Cape Cod Group Homes PB Section 8	5	—	—

Public housing developments in Hyannis

Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Colony House Public Housing	68	$593	62 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Hyannis

Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Cromwell Court LIHTC	117	—	—
Village Green LIHTC	36	—	—
Whitehall Estate LIHTC	16	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Barnstable County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Barnstable County: studio $1,834, 1-BR $1,846, 2-BR $2,422, 3-BR $2,985, 4-BR $3,428.

Full FMR table for Barnstable County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Hyannis

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.