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Northampton Housing Authority
Northampton Housing Authority is based in Northampton, Hampshire County, MA and administers 862 Section 8 vouchers and 110 public housing units.
HUD PHA code MA026. Program type: Combined. Households served: 800. Occupancy: 82%. ZIP codes served: 28.
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 Northampton Housing Authority
- Notice of Public Hearing – Northampton Housing Authority’s Proposed State Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2027The Northampton Housing Authority is inviting tenants and the public to review their proposed State Annual Plan for FY2027.
- Public Hearing Notice – FY2027 Federal Annual Plan and 5 Year Plan (2026-2030)The Northampton Housing Authority has released draft documents for their FY2027 Federal Annual Plan and 5-Year Plan for public review.
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 |
| 01003 | $2,120 | $2,390 | $3,050 | $3,990 | $4,150 |
| 01007 | $1,460 | $1,640 | $2,090 | $2,740 | $2,840 |
| 01011 | $1,250 | $1,430 | $1,810 | $2,260 | $2,440 |
| 01012 | $1,250 | $1,430 | $1,810 | $2,260 | $2,440 |
| 01026 | $1,250 | $1,430 | $1,810 | $2,260 | $2,590 |
| 01027 | $1,360 | $1,530 | $1,950 | $2,550 | $2,650 |
| 01032 | $1,540 | $1,730 | $2,210 | $2,890 | $3,010 |
| 01033 | $1,440 | $1,620 | $2,060 | $2,660 | $2,780 |
| 01035 | $1,710 | $1,920 | $2,450 | $3,210 | $3,330 |
| 01038 | $1,640 | $1,840 | $2,360 | $3,050 | $3,190 |
| 01039 | $1,780 | $1,990 | $2,550 | $3,290 | $3,450 |
| 01050 | $1,330 | $1,500 | $1,920 | $2,500 | $2,600 |
| 01053 | $1,760 | $2,010 | $2,550 | $3,190 | $3,440 |
| 01060 | $1,640 | $1,840 | $2,350 | $3,080 | $3,200 |
| 01062 | $1,360 | $1,530 | $1,950 | $2,550 | $2,650 |
| 01063 | $1,640 | $1,840 | $2,350 | $3,080 | $3,200 |
| 01066 | $1,620 | $1,800 | $2,320 | $2,930 | $3,120 |
| 01069 | $1,250 | $1,430 | $1,810 | $2,260 | $2,440 |
| 01070 | $1,250 | $1,430 | $1,810 | $2,260 | $2,590 |
| 01073 | $1,280 | $1,440 | $1,830 | $2,340 | $2,460 |
| 01075 | $1,320 | $1,490 | $1,900 | $2,490 | $2,590 |
| 01082 | $1,430 | $1,440 | $1,860 | $2,300 | $2,550 |
| 01084 | $1,250 | $1,430 | $1,810 | $2,260 | $2,440 |
| 01088 | $1,660 | $1,860 | $2,370 | $3,080 | $3,220 |
| 01096 | $1,500 | $1,680 | $2,150 | $2,810 | $2,930 |
| 01098 | $1,250 | $1,430 | $1,810 | $2,260 | $2,440 |
| 01243 | $1,330 | $1,430 | $1,810 | $2,380 | $2,820 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Northampton Housing Authority
49 Old South St, Northampton, MA 01060
Phone: (413) 584-4030
Official website: northamptonhousing.org
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About Northampton Housing Authority
Overview
The Northampton Housing Authority operates 110 public housing units and administers 862 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 800 households. With an occupancy rate of 82%, the authority runs a combined program, offering both public housing and voucher assistance to meet the diverse needs of the community.
Scale and standing
The Northampton Housing Authority ranks first among the three authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the Amherst Town-Northampton area. It stands at 22nd in the state by the number of Section 8 vouchers, out of 122 authorities statewide. Peer authorities in the region include the Amherst Housing Authority, which administers 444 vouchers, and Hanssen, with 103 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the Northampton area ranges from $1,350 to $2,830, with an average of $2,034. This is below the state average of $2,425. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 01053 at $2,830, while the lowest is in ZIP code 01098 at $1,350.
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.
- Amherst Housing AuthorityAmherst, MA, 444 vouchers
- HanssenWare, MA, 103 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.