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Falmouth Housing Authority
Falmouth Housing Authority is based in Falmouth, Barnstable County, MA and administers 505 Section 8 vouchers and 223 public housing units.
HUD PHA code MA047. Program type: Combined. Households served: 569. Occupancy: 78%. ZIP codes served: 48.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2025-01-01 (Barnstable Town, MA MSA).
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,834 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,846 |
| 2 bedroom | $2,422 |
| 3 bedroom | $2,985 |
| 4 bedroom | $3,428 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Apartment), effective 2024-10-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $46 | $56 | $63 | $73 | $83 |
| Heating (Bottle Gas) | $111 | $137 | $154 | $175 | $201 |
| Heating (Electric) | $54 | $63 | $85 | $108 | $130 |
| Heating (Electric Heat Pump) | $47 | $56 | $66 | $74 | $82 |
| Heating (Fuel Oil) | $75 | $89 | $103 | $117 | $132 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $6 | $6 | $10 | $12 | $15 |
| Cooking (Bottle Gas) | $13 | $13 | $21 | $30 | $38 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $13 | $15 | $22 | $29 | $36 |
| Other Electric | $49 | $57 | $80 | $102 | $125 |
| Air Conditioning | $5 | $6 | $8 | $10 | $12 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $13 | $15 | $23 | $29 | $36 |
| Water Heating (Bottle Gas) | $34 | $38 | $56 | $68 | $90 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $33 | $39 | $50 | $61 | $72 |
| Water Heating (Fuel Oil) | $21 | $25 | $36 | $46 | $57 |
| Water | $23 | $23 | $31 | $38 | $46 |
| Sewer | $32 | $33 | $47 | $60 | $74 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
| Project-based vouchers | Open | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Latest from Falmouth Housing Authority
- Impending Snowstorm CollapseThe Falmouth Housing Authority is announcing an impending snowstorm collapse, though no further details are provided.
- 10-29-2025 - Impending Snowstorm CollapseThe Falmouth Housing Authority has issued a warning about potential property damage due to an impending snowstorm on October 29, 2025.
- Impending SnowstormThe Falmouth Housing Authority is alerting stakeholders to an approaching snowstorm.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02532 | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02534 | $1,890 | $1,900 | $2,490 | $3,120 | $3,720 |
| 02536 | $2,000 | $2,010 | $2,630 | $3,300 | $3,930 |
| 02537 | $2,010 | $2,020 | $2,650 | $3,270 | $3,900 |
| 02540 | $1,660 | $1,670 | $2,180 | $2,730 | $3,260 |
| 02542 | $1,960 | $1,980 | $2,590 | $3,190 | $3,790 |
| 02543 | $1,660 | $1,670 | $2,180 | $2,690 | $3,090 |
| 02553 | $1,720 | $1,740 | $2,270 | $2,840 | $3,380 |
| 02556 | $1,870 | $1,880 | $2,460 | $3,080 | $3,670 |
| 02559 | $1,890 | $1,900 | $2,490 | $3,120 | $3,720 |
| 02561 | $1,790 | $1,810 | $2,360 | $2,960 | $3,520 |
| 02562 | $1,900 | $1,910 | $2,500 | $3,140 | $3,740 |
| 02563 | $1,940 | $1,960 | $2,560 | $3,210 | $3,830 |
| 02601 | $1,910 | $1,930 | $2,520 | $3,160 | $3,770 |
| 02630 | $2,700 | $2,720 | $3,560 | $4,470 | $5,320 |
| 02631 | $1,820 | $1,830 | $2,390 | $3,000 | $3,570 |
| 02632 | $2,510 | $2,530 | $3,310 | $4,150 | $4,950 |
| 02633 | $1,730 | $1,740 | $2,280 | $2,860 | $3,410 |
| 02635 | $2,220 | $2,230 | $2,920 | $3,660 | $4,370 |
| 02637 | $2,360 | $2,380 | $3,110 | $3,910 | $4,650 |
| 02638 | $1,670 | $1,680 | $2,200 | $2,760 | $3,290 |
| 02639 | $1,690 | $1,700 | $2,220 | $2,780 | $3,320 |
| 02641 | $1,790 | $1,800 | $2,360 | $2,960 | $3,520 |
| 02642 | $1,880 | $1,900 | $2,480 | $3,110 | $3,710 |
| 02643 | $1,730 | $1,740 | $2,270 | $2,850 | $3,400 |
| 02644 | $2,040 | $2,060 | $2,690 | $3,370 | $4,020 |
| 02645 | $2,230 | $2,240 | $2,930 | $3,680 | $4,380 |
| 02646 | $2,210 | $2,220 | $2,910 | $3,650 | $4,350 |
| 02647 | $1,810 | $1,820 | $2,390 | $2,990 | $3,570 |
| 02648 | $2,220 | $2,230 | $2,920 | $3,660 | $4,370 |
| 02649 | $1,970 | $1,990 | $2,600 | $3,260 | $3,890 |
| 02650 | $1,730 | $1,740 | $2,280 | $2,860 | $3,410 |
| 02652 | $1,660 | $1,670 | $2,180 | $2,690 | $3,090 |
| 02653 | $1,720 | $1,730 | $2,260 | $2,830 | $3,380 |
| 02655 | $1,970 | $1,980 | $2,590 | $3,250 | $3,870 |
| 02657 | $1,660 | $1,670 | $2,180 | $2,690 | $3,090 |
| 02659 | $1,660 | $1,670 | $2,180 | $2,690 | $3,090 |
| 02660 | $1,780 | $1,800 | $2,350 | $2,950 | $3,510 |
| 02663 | $1,660 | $1,670 | $2,180 | $2,690 | $3,090 |
| 02664 | $1,960 | $1,970 | $2,580 | $3,240 | $3,860 |
| 02666 | $1,660 | $1,670 | $2,180 | $2,690 | $3,090 |
| 02667 | $1,660 | $1,670 | $2,180 | $2,690 | $3,090 |
| 02668 | $2,430 | $2,450 | $3,200 | $4,020 | $4,790 |
| 02670 | $1,700 | $1,710 | $2,240 | $2,810 | $3,350 |
| 02671 | $2,080 | $2,090 | $2,740 | $3,440 | $4,100 |
| 02672 | $2,140 | $2,160 | $2,820 | $3,540 | $4,220 |
| 02673 | $1,730 | $1,740 | $2,280 | $2,860 | $3,410 |
| 02675 | $1,930 | $1,940 | $2,540 | $3,190 | $3,800 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Falmouth Housing Authority
115 Scranton Ave, Falmouth, MA 02540
Phone: (508) 548-1977
Official website: falmouthhousing.org
Email updates
About Falmouth Housing Authority
Overview
The Falmouth Housing Authority operates 223 public housing units and administers 505 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 569 households. The authority has an occupancy rate of 78% and operates a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance.
Scale and standing
The Falmouth Housing Authority ranks second among the six authorities that serve the same ZIP codes in the Barnstable area. It holds the 35th position in terms of voucher count among the 122 housing authorities in Massachusetts. Peer authorities in the region include the Barnstable Housing Authority, which administers 549 vouchers, and the Yarmouth Housing Authority, with 332 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $2,120 to $3,260, with an average of $2,463. This is slightly above the state average of $2,425. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 02630 at $3,260, while the lowest is in ZIP code 02652 at $2,120.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
- Barnstable, MA
- Dennis, MA
- Chatham, MA
- Falmouth, MA
- Yarmouth, MA
- Bourne, MA
- Brewster, MA
- Cataumet, MA
- Eastham, MA
- East Sandwich, MA
- Forestdale, MA
- Harwich, MA
- Harwich Port, MA
- Hyannis port, MA
- Mashpee, MA
- North truro, MA
- Orleans, MA
- Otis a f b, MA
- Pocasset, MA
- Provincetown, MA
- Sandwich, MA
- Truro, MA
- Wellfleet, MA
- West barnstable, MA
- West harwich, MA
- West hyannisport, MA
- Woods hole, MA
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Barnstable Housing AuthorityHyannis, MA, 549 vouchers
- Yarmouth Housing AuthoritySouth Yarmouth, MA, 332 vouchers
- Sandwich Housing AuthoritySandwich, MA, 196 vouchers
- Dennis Housing AuthoritySouth Dennis, MA, 101 vouchers
- Bourne Housing AuthorityPocasset, MA, 79 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.