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Amherst Housing Authority

Amherst , MA Public Housing Authority

Amherst Housing Authority administers public housing serving Hampshire , Massachusetts. Contact the authority directly to apply, check waitlist status, and confirm current openings. According to HUD records, Amherst Housing Authority manages 444 Section 8 vouchers and 459 public housing units in and around Amherst .

Phone
(413) 256-0206
Email
progers@amhersthousingauthority.org
Address
33 Kellogg Ave , Amherst , MA, 01002
Programs
Combined
Section 8 vouchers
444
Public housing units
459
County
Hampshire

How to apply

Applications for Section 8 vouchers and public housing go through the housing authority, not Lease Lantern. Most authorities open and close their waitlists periodically; call or email Amherst Housing Authorityto confirm whether a list is open and what documents you’ll need. Eligibility is based on household income relative to your area’s limits.

Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for Section 8 through Amherst Housing Authority?

Apply directly through the authority at (413) 256-0206. Waitlists open and close periodically, so confirm a list is open before applying.

Is the Amherst Housing Authority waitlist open?

Waitlist status is set by the authority and changes often. Contact Amherst Housing Authority directly at (413) 256-0206 to confirm current openings.

Helpful next steps

Browse affordable housing in Massachusetts →Check Massachusetts income limitsHow to join Massachusetts Section 8 waitlistsHow Section 8 worksHow affordable housing waitlists work

Other housing authorities near Hampshire

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Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Public Housing Authority contact data. Always confirm details with the authority directly.