Low Income (LIHTC)Waitlist Open

Pittsfield Ymca

292 North St, Pittsfield, MA, 1201

Information verified July 29, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily

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About This Property

Pittsfield YMCA offers 44 studio units in Pittsfield, Massachusetts and has been in service since 2002. The property is non-profit owned and financed through tax-exempt bonds and 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. A non-profit organization manages the community.

Waitlist Information

Waitlist managed by Pittsfield Housing Authority

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Opened January 22, 2021

Apply: Multiple

Preferences include families terminated from HCV, PBV residents in good standing after one year requesting a tenant-based voucher, Berkshire County residents, families, elderly, disabled, or displaced individuals. Up to 25% of new lease-ups may give local preference to City of Pittsfield applicants experiencing qualifying emergency housing situations, and some programs prefer those who live, work, or attend school locally.

Last verified February 22, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

After one year of residency in the Project-Based program, a tenant in good standing may choose to opt out and have their application placed at the top of the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) mobile waitlist.

Last verified February 11, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated July 29, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

Studio

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

Tax Credit Program Details

Year Placed in Service

2002

LIHTC Credit Type

Low-Income Units

0 / 44

Funding Programs

Tax-Exempt Bond

Designations

Non-ProfitQualified Census Tract

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 Pittsfield Ymca is typically 30% of household income or less.

What size apartments are available at Pittsfield Ymca?+

Pittsfield Ymca offers the following unit types: 44 Studio units, for a total of 44 units.

Who manages Pittsfield Ymca?+

Pittsfield Ymca is managed by . You can reach them at . Visit their website for more information.

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.

How do I apply for housing at Pittsfield Ymca?+

Pittsfield Ymca is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) property. To apply, you can start by calling , or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. Contact the property to learn about availability and application requirements. Eligibility is based on income limits set for the area.

Is there a waitlist for Pittsfield Ymca?+

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.

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