Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Taunton, MA
There are 16 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Taunton with roughly 1,231 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $474 to $580 per month. Median reported wait: about 27 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Taunton
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Taunton
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedarvale Apts Public Housing | 404 | $483 | 28 mo |
| Taunton Woods LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Fairfax Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 78 | — | — |
| Trinity Taunton Nine Lp Bristol Commons LIHTC | 78 | — | — |
| School Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | $488 | — |
| Pine Grove LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Trinity Taunton Four Lp LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Robertson on the River LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Bristol Commons Public Housing | 59 | $550 | 26 mo |
| Mill Pond Apartments PB Section 8 | 49 | $531 | — |
| Lenox Green LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | 44 | $556 | — |
| Walker School LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Taunton Gardens PB Section 8 | 32 | $580 | — |
| Riverside Apartments PB Section 8 | 22 | $578 | — |
| Washington House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 14 | $474 | — |
| Taunton Group Home §811 | 8 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Taunton (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 78 | — | — |
| School Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | $488 | — |
| Mill Pond Apartments PB Section 8 | 49 | $531 | — |
| Lenox Green LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | 44 | $556 | — |
| Walker School LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Taunton Gardens PB Section 8 | 32 | $580 | — |
| Riverside Apartments PB Section 8 | 22 | $578 | — |
| Washington House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 14 | $474 | — |
Public housing developments in Taunton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedarvale Apts Public Housing | 404 | $483 | 28 mo |
| Bristol Commons Public Housing | 59 | $550 | 26 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Taunton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton Woods LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Trinity Taunton Nine Lp Bristol Commons LIHTC | 78 | — | — |
| Pine Grove LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Trinity Taunton Four Lp LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Robertson on the River LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Bristol County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Bristol County: studio $1,318, 1-BR $1,402, 2-BR $1,729, 3-BR $2,087, 4-BR $2,480.
Full FMR table for Bristol County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Taunton
- 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
- Attleboro, MA
- Dartmouth, MA
- Fall River, MA
- New Bedford, MA
- Raynham, MA
- Westport, MA
- Boston, MA
- Dorchester, MA
- Springfield, MA
- Worcester, MA
- Roxbury, MA
- Lowell, MA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.