Low-Income Apartments in Amherst, Massachusetts
6 Communities
144 Low-Income Units
These Amherst apartment communities were built under the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program and reserve units for lower-income renters at restricted rents. Contact each property directly to apply. Rents and availability change; the property can confirm current income limits.
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6 Tax-Credit Communities in Amherst
| Community | Address | Low-Income Units | Total Units | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bc Noth Square | 85 Cowls Road, 1002 | 22 | 27 | 2020 |
| Butternut Farm & Amherst | 12 Longmeadow Dr, 1002 | 26 | 26 | 2011 |
| Ephraim Cushman Homestead | 99 Bridge St, 1002 | 4 | 4 | 1988 |
| Mill Valley Estates | 340 Riverglade Dr, 1002 | 74 | 148 | 1989 |
| Olympia Amherst Lp | 85 Olympia Dr, 1002 | - | 42 | - |
| Pomeroy Lane | 34 Pomeroy Ln, 1002 | 18 | 25 | 1993 |
Amherst Low-Income Apartment FAQs
HUD's LIHTC database lists 6 tax-credit apartment communities in Amherst, together offering about 144 income-restricted units out of 272 total units.
Apply directly to the property - there is no central waiting list for tax-credit apartments. Income limits are typically around 60% of the area median income; check your household's eligibility with our income eligibility guide, and contact the community for current availability and rents.
Often yes - most LIHTC properties accept Housing Choice Vouchers, which lowers your out-of-pocket rent further. See Massachusetts Section 8 waiting lists to apply for a voucher.
Related Resources
Source: HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) property database · huduser.gov