Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Pittsfield, MA
There are 18 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Pittsfield with roughly 1,268 assisted units — including 9 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $388 to $614 per month. Median reported wait: about 18 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Pittsfield
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Pittsfield
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshiretown Associates PB Section 8 | 184 | $575 | — |
| Dower Square Public Housing | 163 | $511 | 18 mo |
| Riverview Homes Lp LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Central Annex PB Section 8 | 101 | $394 | — |
| Central Annex LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Dalton Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Berkshire Peak PB Section 8 | 75 | $614 | — |
| Capitol Square LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| New Amsterdam Lp LIHTC | 67 | — | — |
| Capitol Square PB Section 8 | 64 | $388 | — |
| Berkshire Mews PB Section 8 | 51 | $422 | — |
| Rice Silk Mill LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Pittsfield Ymca LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Epworth Arms PB Section 8 | 38 | $435 | — |
| Pittsfield April Lane PB Section 8 | 20 | $488 | — |
| Thomas Flynn Community Apts §811 | 14 | $493 | — |
| Gamwell Community Residence §811 | 6 | — | — |
| Pleasant Pittsfield §811 | 6 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Pittsfield (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshiretown Associates PB Section 8 | 184 | $575 | — |
| Central Annex PB Section 8 | 101 | $394 | — |
| Dalton Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Berkshire Peak PB Section 8 | 75 | $614 | — |
| Capitol Square PB Section 8 | 64 | $388 | — |
| Berkshire Mews PB Section 8 | 51 | $422 | — |
| Rice Silk Mill LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Epworth Arms PB Section 8 | 38 | $435 | — |
| Pittsfield April Lane PB Section 8 | 20 | $488 | — |
Public housing developments in Pittsfield
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dower Square Public Housing | 163 | $511 | 18 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Pittsfield
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Homes Lp LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Central Annex LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Capitol Square LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| New Amsterdam Lp LIHTC | 67 | — | — |
| Pittsfield Ymca LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
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 Pittsfield
- 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
- Adams, MA
- Great Barrington, MA
- Lee, MA
- North Adams, MA
- Williamstown, MA
- Boston, MA
- Dorchester, MA
- Springfield, MA
- Worcester, MA
- Roxbury, MA
- Lowell, MA
- New Bedford, MA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.