Fall River Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Fall River, Massachusetts.

Waiting List
Open Until Further Notice: Federal, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Federal Mixed Population, 1 and 2-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Federal, 1 and 2-Bedroom Senior Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Open Until Further Notice: Federal, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List

The Fall River Housing Authority (FRHA) is accepting Federal Family Public Housing waiting list applications for 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5-bedroom apartments from the earliest confirmed date of January 8, 2024, until further notice. 

Please note: According to the FRHA, This waiting list is designated for Adults (age 18+), either with or without Youth (ages 0-17).

To apply while the waiting list is open, complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the FRHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the FRHA application portal on January 11, 2024.

Open Until Further Notice: Federal Mixed Population, 1 and 2-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List

The Fall River Housing Authority (FRHA) is accepting Federal Mixed Population Public Housing waiting list applications for 1 and 2-bedroom apartments from the earliest confirmed date of January 8, 2024, until further notice. 

Please note: According to the FRHA, This waiting list is designated for Elderly (ages 62+), Disabled (ages 18+), and Near Elderly (ages 50-61) applicants.

To apply while the waiting list is open, complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the FRHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the FRHA application portal on January 11, 2024.

Open Until Further Notice: Federal, 1 and 2-Bedroom Senior Public Housing Waiting List

The Fall River Housing Authority (FRHA) is accepting Federal Elderly Public Housing waiting list applications for 1 and 2-bedroom apartments from the earliest confirmed date of January 8, 2024, until further notice. 

Please note: According to the FRHA, This waiting list is designated for Elderly (ages 62+) and Near Elderly (ages 50-61) applicants.

To apply while the waiting list is open, complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the FRHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the FRHA application portal on January 11, 2024.

About The Agency

Fall River Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 4,504 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 9:00am-4:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am-4:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am-4:00pm
Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm
Friday 9:00am-4:00pm

85 Morgan Street, Fall River, MA

Visit Website(508) 675-3511

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the Fall River Housing Authority?

Fall River Housing Authority serves 3,941 low-income households. The agency manages 2,477 Housing Choice Vouchers and 1,985 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Fall River Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 76 percent of households served by Fall River Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 94 percent of Fall River Housing Authority households.

How many Fall River Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 788 households and make up 20 percent of households served by Fall River Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Fall River Housing Authority?

There are 2955 female-headed renter households living in Fall River Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 75% of those served by the Fall River Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Fall River Housing Authority renters?

Black 394
Asian-Pacific Islander 79
White 2,562
Hispanic 906

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Fall River Housing Authority?

There are 1418 households headed by seniors served by the Fall River Housing Authority. Senior households are 36% of households in Fall River Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Fall River Housing Authority housing?

There are 1379 persons with disabilities living in Fall River Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 35% of households served by the Fall River Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Fall River Housing Authority?

The Fall River Housing Authority is rated as a standard performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Fall River Housing Authority

Francis J. Barresi Heights

1863 Pleasant St, Fall River, Massachusetts 02723

Doolan Apartments

83 Mitchell Dr, Fall River, Massachusetts 02724

Pleasant View

1 Pleasant Vw, Fall River, Massachusetts 02720

Bates and Towers Apartments

57 Bates St, Fall River, Massachusetts 02724

Bennie Costa Plaza

227 Stevens St, Fall River, Massachusetts 02721

Holmes Apartments

34 Whipple St, Fall River, Massachusetts 02721

Mitchell Heights

2100 S Main St, Fall River, Massachusetts 02724

Cardinal Medeiros Towers

1197 Robeson St, Fall River, Massachusetts 02720

Sunset Hill

151 Sunset Hl, Fall River, Massachusetts 02724

Heritage Heights

100 Green St, Fall River, Massachusetts 02720

Fr. Diaferio Village

220 Johnson St, Fall River, Massachusetts 02723