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Berkshire County Regional Housing Authority

Name: Berkshire County Regional Housing Authority
Address: 1 Fenn St Ste 4, Pittsfield, MA, 01201, US
Telephone: 4134437138

1 Fenn St Ste 4, Pittsfield, MA, 01201

Information verified October 18, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 9 hr ago

About This Property

Berkshire County Regional Housing Authority operates public housing in Pittsfield, MA serving Berkshire County residents. Both the public housing and Section 8 waitlists are currently closed. The authority administers affordable rental housing programs for eligible households in the region.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Opened January 21, 2021

Apply: In-person or Phone

Applications are accepted for apartments at Columbia Arms, Francis Plaza, Providence Court, Rose Manor, and Wahconah Heights. Preferences include residents of Berkshire County, families and elderly, disabled, or displaced individuals, and up to 25% local preference for City of Pittsfield applicants with emergency housing situations.

Last verified May 7, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

Preferences for HCV include families terminated due to insufficient funding, project-based voucher residents after one year, Berkshire County residents, families, elderly, disabled, and displaced individuals, and local preference for Pittsfield emergency housing.

Last verified September 24, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated October 18, 2026

Property Details

Fair Market Rent - Berkshire County, MA

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$950
1 Bedroom	$1,100
2 Bedroom	$1,402
3 Bedroom	$1,807
4 Bedroom	$1,867

Income Limits - Berkshire County, MA

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $17,700
Very Low (50%): $29,450
Low (80%): $47,150

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $20,200
Very Low (50%): $33,650
Low (80%): $53,850

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $22,750
Very Low (50%): $37,850
Low (80%): $60,600

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $42,050
Low (80%): $67,300

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $45,450
Low (80%): $72,700

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $48,800
Low (80%): $78,100

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $52,150
Low (80%): $83,500

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,660
Very Low (50%): $55,550
Low (80%): $88,850

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$17,700	$29,450	$47,150
2 Persons	$20,200	$33,650	$53,850
3 Persons	$22,750	$37,850	$60,600
4 Persons	$26,500	$42,050	$67,300
5 Persons	$31,040	$45,450	$72,700
6 Persons	$35,580	$48,800	$78,100
7 Persons	$40,120	$52,150	$83,500
8 Persons	$44,660	$55,550	$88,850

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Pittsfield, MA?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Berkshire County, MA is: $950 (Studio), $1100 (1BR), $1402 (2BR), $1807 (3BR), $1867 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Berkshire County Regional Housing Authority is typically 30% of household income or less.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Berkshire County, MA?+

For a 4-person household in Berkshire County, MA, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $42,050, Low Income (80% AMI): $67,300. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

Is there a waitlist for Berkshire County Regional Housing Authority?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Open. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Closed. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

How do I apply for housing at Berkshire County Regional Housing Authority?+

Berkshire County Regional Housing Authority is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 4134437138, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

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