Hampshire County -49 Old South Street, Northampton, MA, 1060
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Section 8 Voucher, Low Rent Units
Northampton Housing Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Northampton Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 110 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Northampton Housing Authority administered a total of 770 Section 8 Vouchers. Northampton Housing Authority currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Northampton Housing Authority is located at 49 Old South Street, Northampton, MA, 1060 and serves the city of Northampton. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Northampton Housing Authority at, (413)584-4030 for more information about coverage area and program availability.
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HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Hampshire County, MA:
Median Income Limits of Hampshire County, MA
HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Hampshire County, MA:
Median Income Limits of Hampshire County, MA
Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Hampshire County, MA:
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Hampshire County -49 Old South Street, Northampton, MA, 1060
Get DirectionsAgency | Section 8 Vouchers | Housing Units | Status | |
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Ware Housing AuthorityWare, MA - 6.82 Miles | 99 | N/A | Open | Contact |
Amherst Housing AuthorityAmherst, MA - 7.21 Miles | 413 | 15 | Open | Contact |
Holyoke Housing AuthorityHolyoke, MA - 8.09 Miles | 1,416 | 921 | Open | Contact |
Chicopee Housing AuthorityChicopee, MA - 10.27 Miles | 393 | 383 | Open | Contact |
Springfield Housing AuthoritySpringfield, MA - 14.27 Miles | 2,733 | 1,809 | Open | Contact |
West Springfield Housing AuthorityWest Springfield, MA - 14.45 Miles | 251 | N/A | Open | Contact |
The seat of Hampshire County in Massachusetts, Northampton was granted its charter as a town in 1654. Originally known as Nonotuck, it was incorporated as the City of Northampton in 1884.
You could visit Northampton in time for the New Year celebration, which starts at noon and ends well after midnight. If you happen to be in the city on the second Friday of the month, then you may enjoy their Arts Night Out, which is a showcase of visual and performing arts. For a quick peek into their history, you could visit the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library and Museum or the Historic Northampton Museum.
Although the cost of living is a bit higher than the national average, the city’s crime rate is at a manageable level and unemployment rate is low. Employment opportunities are mostly found in the educational services industry. Educational needs are addressed by 22 preschools, 10 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 4 high schools. The city is also home to Smith College and Northampton Junior College.
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Population
160,939Persons per household
2.31Persons per household structure
32.6%Homeownership Rate
67.0%Housing Units
62,680Yearly Income per Person
$29,460Median Household Income
$61,227