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Swansea Housing Authority

Name: Swansea Housing Authority
Address: 100 Gardners Neck Rd, Swansea, MA, 02777, US
Telephone: 5086795828

100 Gardners Neck Rd, Swansea, MA, 02777

Information verified July 8, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 7 hr ago

About This Property

Swansea Housing Authority operates 6 public housing units in Swansea, MA in Bristol County. Both the public housing and Section 8 waitlists are currently closed. The authority provides rental assistance and housing options to eligible residents.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Apply: In-person

Waiting list is open for senior/disabled individuals only; applications can be picked up and hand-delivered at 100 Gardner's Neck Road, Swansea, MA during office hours. Preferences include elderly veteran residents, non-elderly veteran residents, elderly residents, non-elderly disabled residents, elderly non-residents, non-elderly disabled non-residents, and other state-funded housing priorities like homelessness due to displacement, severe medical emergency, or abusive situations.

Last verified March 6, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

Closed January 13, 2025

The statewide Massachusetts Housing Choice Voucher Program waitlist closed on January 13, 2025.

Last verified May 30, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated July 8, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

Fair Market Rent - Bristol 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	$1,027
1 Bedroom	$1,205
2 Bedroom	$1,463
3 Bedroom	$1,769
4 Bedroom	$2,049

Income Limits - Bristol 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 Swansea, MA?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Bristol County, MA is: $1027 (Studio), $1205 (1BR), $1463 (2BR), $1769 (3BR), $2049 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Swansea Housing Authority is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Swansea Housing Authority have?+

Swansea Housing Authority has a total of 6 housing units.

How do I apply for housing at Swansea Housing Authority?+

Swansea Housing Authority is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 5086795828, 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.

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

For a 4-person household in Bristol 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 Swansea 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.

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