North Adams Housing Authority
150 Ashland St, North Adams, MA, 01247 · ~693 units under management
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Who this agency serves
North Adams Housing Authority served 658 households across 693 units (95% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.9 people, an average annual income of $18,302, and pays an average of $441 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 658 of 693 units
- Avg. household income
- $18,302
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $441
- Avg. household size
- 1.9 people
- Households with children
- 30%
- Head of household 62+
- 34%
- Head of household with a disability
- 50%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 8 months
Unit mix: 49% 1-bedroom, 25% 2-bedroom, 26% 3-bedroom.
Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.
Public housing inspection scores
HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 2 developments with an average score of 84 (Standard).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASHLAND PARK APTS | North Adams | 91 High Performer | NSPIRE | Aug 2024 |
| WEST END AND RIVERVIEW | North Adams | 77 Standard | NSPIRE | Dec 2025 |
Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.
Income-restricted housing in North Adams, MA
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
WINDRUSH COMMONS
910 MAIN STREET BUILDING A, GREAT BARRINGTON, MA, 0123049 income-restricted units12 1BR, 25 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 20234% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053BENTLEY APARTMENTS
20 BENTLEY ROAD, GREAT BARRINGTON, MA, 0323045 income-restricted units12 1BR, 22 2BR, 11 3BRBuilt 20214% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051COLE APARTMENTS
330 COLE AVENUE, WILLIAMSTOWN, MA, 0126741 income-restricted units11 1BR, 17 2BR, 13 3BRBuilt 20209% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050HIGHLAND WOODS
140 CHURCH STREET, WILLIAMSTOWN, MA, 0126740 income-restricted units32 1BR, 8 2BRBuilt 20164% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046DALTON APARTMENTS
40 APRIL LANE, PITTSFIELD, MA, 01201100 income-restricted units28 1BR, 44 2BR, 28 3BRBuilt 20159% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045RICE SILK MILL
55 SPRING ST, PITTSFIELD, MA, 0120143 income-restricted units of 45 total19 1BR, 19 2BR, 7 3BRBuilt 20124% LIHTCCompliance through ~2042NEW AMSTERDAM LP
421 N ST, PITTSFIELD, MA, 0120167 income-restricted units16 1BR, 51 2BRBuilt 20094% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039CLARK BISCUIT APTS
179 ASHLAND ST, NORTH ADAMS, MA, 0124743 income-restricted units10 1BR, 33 2BRBuilt 20094% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039PINE WOODS APTS
3 W STOCKBRIDGE RD, STOCKBRIDGE, MA, 0126225 income-restricted units of 30 total9 1BR, 16 2BR, 4 3BR, 1 4BR+Built 20064% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036CAPITOL SQUARE
379 N ST, PITTSFIELD, MA, 0120170 income-restricted units67 1BR, 1 2BRBuilt 20054% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035PITTSFIELD YMCA
292 N ST, PITTSFIELD, MA, 0120144 income-restricted units44 studioBuilt 20024% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032CAMERON HOUSE
109 HOUSATONIC ST, LENOX, MA, 0124044 income-restricted units43 studio, 1 1BRBuilt 20004% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030RIVERVIEW HOMES LP
341 W ST, PITTSFIELD, MA, 01201113 income-restricted units of 120 total24 1BR, 48 2BR, 36 3BR, 12 4BR+Built 20004% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030MOHAWK FOREST
201 MOHAWK FOREST BLVD, NORTH ADAMS, MA, 01247190 income-restricted units48 1BR, 100 2BR, 42 3BRBuilt 20009% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030BRAYTON HILL APTS
159 BARBOUR ST, NORTH ADAMS, MA, 0124790 income-restricted units of 100 total36 1BR, 12 2BR, 24 3BR, 28 4BR+Built 19979% LIHTCCompliance through ~2027FRIEND STREET
85 FRIEND ST, ADAMS, MA, 012206 income-restricted units of 8 total5 2BR, 1 3BRBuilt 1991Compliance through ~2021SPRING MEADOW
1231 N HOOSAC RD, WILLIAMSTOWN, MA, 0126715 income-restricted units of 22 total3 1BR, 10 2BR, 6 3BRBuilt 1991Compliance through ~2021TUNNEL BROOK TOWNHOUSES
522 W SHAFT RD, NORTH ADAMS, MA, 0124735 income-restricted units6 1BR, 29 2BRBuilt 1991Compliance through ~2021
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
Applying with this agency
Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact North Adams Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.
Evaluating this market
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