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Franklin County Regional Housing Authority

Franklin County Regional Housing Authority is based in Turners Falls, Franklin County, MA and administers 597 Section 8 vouchers.

HUD PHA code MA094. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 528. Occupancy: 88%. ZIP codes served: 33.

Utility allowances

Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Multi Family), effective 2025-11-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.

Utility	Studio	1 bedroom	2 bedroom	3 bedroom	4 bedroom
Heating (Natural Gas)	$28	$39	$50	$61	$78
Heating (Bottle Gas)	$79	$111	$142	$174	$221
Heating (Oil)	$75	$106	$136	$166	$211
Heating (Electric)	$48	$67	$86	$105	$133
Heating (Pellet)	$89	$125	$161	$197	$250
Heating (Wood)	$94	$131	$169	$206	$263
Heating (Elec- Heat Pump)	$36	$50	$65	$79	$101
Cooking (Natural Gas)	$5	$7	$8	$10	$13
Cooking (Bottle Gas)	$13	$19	$24	$29	$38
Cooking (Electric)	$11	$15	$19	$24	$30
Other Electric	$19	$24	$29	$34	$41
Air Conditioning	$14	$20	$26	$31	$40
Water Heat (Natural Gas)	$12	$17	$22	$27	$35
Water Heat (Bottle Gas)	$35	$49	$64	$78	$99
Water Heat (Oil)	$30	$42	$55	$67	$85
Water Heat (Electric)	$30	$42	$54	$67	$85

Source: authority's utility allowance schedule.

Waiting lists

Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.

Latest from Franklin County Regional Housing Authority

2026-10-07On the Road with Secretary Matias in Western Mass
Secretary Matias is traveling through Western Massachusetts, likely to discuss housing initiatives or meet with local officials.
2026-10-05Governor Healey Announces $330 Million for Economic Development and Housing Projects Across Massachusetts
Governor Healey has allocated $330 million for economic development and housing projects throughout Massachusetts.
2026-09-04Erving Celebrates $14.7M for Long-Awaited Evergreen Circle Housing Complex
Erving has received $14.7 million in funding for the Evergreen Circle Housing Complex development.
2026-07-23Franklin County Regional Housing & Redevelopment Authority honored with Housing Hero Award
The Franklin County Regional Housing & Redevelopment Authority has been recognized with a Housing Hero Award.
2026-03-02Leverett seeks $950K in housing rehab grants
Leverett is applying for $950,000 in grants to fund housing rehabilitation projects.

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
01002	$1,710	$1,920	$2,450	$3,210	$3,330
01039	$1,780	$1,990	$2,550	$3,290	$3,450
01054	$1,490	$1,640	$2,140	$2,550	$2,810
01072	$1,780	$1,950	$2,550	$3,040	$3,350
01093	$1,540	$1,700	$2,210	$2,700	$2,930
01096	$1,500	$1,680	$2,150	$2,810	$2,930
01301	$1,280	$1,410	$1,840	$2,190	$2,420
01330	$1,250	$1,430	$1,810	$2,260	$2,440
01331	$1,300	$1,300	$1,680	$2,330	$2,810
01337	$1,390	$1,520	$1,990	$2,370	$2,620
01338	$1,160	$1,280	$1,680	$2,020	$2,230
01339	$1,160	$1,280	$1,680	$2,020	$2,230
01340	$1,160	$1,280	$1,680	$2,020	$2,230
01341	$1,840	$2,020	$2,640	$3,150	$3,470
01342	$1,700	$1,870	$2,440	$2,910	$3,210
01344	$1,160	$1,280	$1,680	$2,020	$2,230
01346	$1,160	$1,280	$1,680	$2,020	$2,230
01347	$1,350	$1,480	$1,940	$2,310	$2,540
01349	$1,290	$1,410	$1,850	$2,200	$2,430
01350	$1,170	$1,280	$1,680	$2,050	$2,390
01351	$1,410	$1,540	$2,020	$2,410	$2,650
01354	$1,350	$1,480	$1,940	$2,310	$2,550
01355	$1,170	$1,280	$1,680	$2,020	$2,230
01360	$1,380	$1,510	$1,980	$2,360	$2,600
01364	$1,160	$1,280	$1,680	$2,020	$2,320
01367	$1,160	$1,280	$1,680	$2,020	$2,590
01370	$1,160	$1,280	$1,680	$2,020	$2,230
01373	$1,360	$1,490	$1,950	$2,320	$2,560
01375	$1,690	$1,850	$2,420	$2,880	$3,180
01376	$1,250	$1,380	$1,800	$2,140	$2,370
01378	$1,360	$1,490	$1,950	$2,320	$2,560
01379	$1,580	$1,740	$2,270	$2,700	$2,980
01380	$1,410	$1,550	$2,020	$2,410	$2,660

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.

Contact

Franklin County Regional Housing Authority

241 Millers Falls Rd, Turners Falls, MA 01376

Phone: (413) 863-9781

Official website: fcrhra.org

Email updates

About Franklin County Regional Housing Authority

Overview

The Franklin County Regional Housing Authority operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 597 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 528 households, with an occupancy rate of 88%. The agency does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in Franklin County.

Scale and standing

The Franklin County Regional Housing Authority ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in Franklin County. Its peer, the Greenfield Housing Authority, administers 530 vouchers. On a broader scale, the Franklin County Regional Housing Authority holds the 26th position in terms of voucher size among the 122 housing authorities in Massachusetts.

Rent standards in the area it covers

The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Franklin County ranges from $1,420 to $2,580, with an average of $1,902. This is lower than the state average of $2,425. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 01341 at $2,580, while the lowest is in ZIP code 01330 at $1,420.

Cities served

Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.

Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes

Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.

Greenfield Housing Authority
Greenfield, MA, 530 vouchers

Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.