As of February, 2026, there are 36 Affordable Housing units currently available in Hampshire County. There are 3 local Housing Authorities serving Hampshire County and can be viewed in the list below along with their current waiting list status and currently available Affordable Housing units. Availability is subject to change, and we recommend regularly checking with the appropriate housing authority for the most up-to-date information on voucher availability and application status.
HOUSING AUTHORITIES SERVING HAMPSHIRE COUNTY
Ware Housing Authority
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 99 Units Available in the Ware Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Ware Housing Authority Serves the Ware, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 99 Units Available in the Ware Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units...
Northampton Housing Authority
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 985 Units Available in the Northampton Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Northampton Housing Authority Serves the Northampton, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 985 Units Available in the Northampton Housing Authority. These Low-income Housi...
Amherst Housing Authority
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 441 Units Available in the Amherst Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Amherst Housing Authority Serves the Amherst, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 441 Units Available in the Amherst Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing U...
Fair Market Rent
The Northampton Housing Authority will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.
Hampshire County, MA Fair Market Rent:
Studio
$934
1 Bedroom
$1,115
2 Bedrooms
$1,375
3 Bedrooms
$1,669
4 Bedrooms
$1,954
Income Limit
Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Hampshire County for 2026.
Hampshire County, MA Income Limit:
1 Person
$68,500
2 Persons
$78,250
3 Persons
$88,050
4 Persons
$97,800
5 Persons
$105,650
