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Pittsfield Housing Authority
Pittsfield Housing Authority is based in Pittsfield, Berkshire County, MA and administers 585 Section 8 vouchers and 169 public housing units.
HUD PHA code MA029. Program type: Combined. Households served: 726. Occupancy: 97%. ZIP codes served: 36.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Latest from Pittsfield Housing Authority
- Office Closed – Wednesday, November 11thThe Pittsfield Housing Authority office will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th.
- Board Meeting Agenda 11/05/26 (Special Meeting)
- Board Meeting Agenda 10/21/26The Pittsfield Housing Authority has scheduled a board meeting for October 21, 2026.
- Board Meeting Agenda 09/16/26 (Revised)The revised agenda for the September 16, 2026 board meeting is now available.
- Board Meeting Agenda 09/16/26The agenda for the September 16, 2026 board meeting has been released.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01008 | $1,130 | $1,250 | $1,570 | $1,990 | $2,590 |
| 01026 | $1,250 | $1,430 | $1,810 | $2,260 | $2,590 |
| 01029 | $1,250 | $1,390 | $1,760 | $2,230 | $2,590 |
| 01070 | $1,250 | $1,430 | $1,810 | $2,260 | $2,590 |
| 01201 | $1,350 | $1,360 | $1,750 | $2,310 | $2,930 |
| 01220 | $1,170 | $1,170 | $1,510 | $1,980 | $2,520 |
| 01222 | $1,240 | $1,310 | $1,680 | $2,280 | $2,740 |
| 01223 | $1,570 | $1,590 | $2,080 | $2,840 | $3,480 |
| 01224 | $1,320 | $1,330 | $1,730 | $2,320 | $2,890 |
| 01225 | $1,230 | $1,230 | $1,600 | $2,130 | $2,670 |
| 01226 | $1,130 | $1,150 | $1,470 | $1,900 | $2,320 |
| 01229 | $1,340 | $1,350 | $1,740 | $2,280 | $2,910 |
| 01230 | $1,420 | $1,440 | $1,880 | $2,570 | $3,140 |
| 01235 | $1,250 | $1,430 | $1,810 | $2,260 | $2,590 |
| 01236 | $1,560 | $1,580 | $2,070 | $2,820 | $3,450 |
| 01237 | $1,320 | $1,330 | $1,730 | $2,320 | $2,890 |
| 01238 | $1,610 | $1,620 | $2,090 | $2,750 | $3,490 |
| 01240 | $1,270 | $1,280 | $1,650 | $2,170 | $2,760 |
| 01242 | $1,460 | $1,470 | $1,890 | $2,490 | $3,160 |
| 01244 | $1,410 | $1,430 | $1,860 | $2,540 | $3,110 |
| 01245 | $1,260 | $1,280 | $1,670 | $2,280 | $2,790 |
| 01247 | $1,230 | $1,280 | $1,680 | $2,230 | $2,720 |
| 01253 | $1,260 | $1,280 | $1,670 | $2,280 | $2,790 |
| 01254 | $1,480 | $1,510 | $1,900 | $2,490 | $3,010 |
| 01255 | $1,520 | $1,690 | $2,130 | $2,750 | $3,070 |
| 01256 | $1,180 | $1,240 | $1,600 | $2,050 | $2,590 |
| 01257 | $1,290 | $1,310 | $1,710 | $2,340 | $2,860 |
| 01258 | $1,300 | $1,340 | $1,710 | $2,270 | $2,680 |
| 01259 | $1,270 | $1,360 | $1,730 | $2,340 | $2,800 |
| 01260 | $1,530 | $1,550 | $2,000 | $2,680 | $3,340 |
| 01262 | $1,470 | $1,490 | $1,930 | $2,600 | $3,230 |
| 01264 | $1,580 | $1,590 | $2,060 | $2,730 | $3,440 |
| 01266 | $1,770 | $1,800 | $2,350 | $3,210 | $3,930 |
| 01267 | $1,650 | $1,670 | $2,190 | $2,990 | $3,660 |
| 01270 | $1,250 | $1,430 | $1,810 | $2,260 | $2,590 |
| 01343 | $1,160 | $1,280 | $1,680 | $2,020 | $2,590 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Pittsfield Housing Authority
65 Columbus Ave, Pittsfield, MA 01201
Phone: (413) 443-5936
Official website: pittsfieldhousing.org
Email updates
About Pittsfield Housing Authority
Overview
The Pittsfield Housing Authority operates 169 public housing units and administers 585 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 726 households. With a 97% occupancy rate, the authority offers both public housing and voucher programs, making it a significant provider of affordable housing in Berkshire County.
Scale and standing
The Pittsfield Housing Authority ranks first among the six authorities that serve the same ZIP codes in the area, notably outpacing peers like the North Adams Housing Authority and the Williamstown Housing Authority. On a statewide level, it holds the 27th position in terms of voucher size among 122 authorities in Massachusetts.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent in the area ranges from $1,420 to $2,490, with an average of $1,751. This is lower than the state average of $2,425. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is in ZIP code 01266 at $2,490, while the lowest is in ZIP code 01220 at $1,420.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
- Adams, MA
- Ashley falls, MA
- Becket, MA
- Blandford, MA
- Cheshire, MA
- Cummington, MA
- Dalton, MA
- East otis, MA
- Great Barrington, MA
- Hinsdale, MA
- Housatonic, MA
- Lanesboro, MA
- Lee, MA
- Lenox, MA
- Lenox dale, MA
- Mill river, MA
- Monterey, MA
- North Adams, MA
- Otis, MA
- Pittsfield, MA
- Plainfield, MA
- Richmond, MA
- Sandisfield, MA
- Savoy, MA
- Sheffield, MA
- South egremont, MA
- Southfield, MA
- Stockbridge, MA
- Tyringham, MA
- West Stockbridge, MA
- Williamstown, MA
- Windsor, MA
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- North Adams Housing AuthorityNorth Adams, MA, 389 vouchers
- Williamstown Housing AuthorityWilliamstown, MA, 100 vouchers
- Adams Housing AuthorityAdams, MA, 98 vouchers
- Stockbridge Housing AuthorityStockbridge, MA, 62 vouchers
- Berkshire County Regional Housing AuthorityPittsfield, MA
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.