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Taunton Housing Authority
Taunton Housing Authority is based in Taunton, Bristol County, MA and administers 1,165 Section 8 vouchers and 568 public housing units.
HUD PHA code MA017. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,465. Occupancy: 87%. ZIP codes served: 36.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley | $1,576 | $1,742 | $2,285 | $2,818 | $3,026 | $3,479 |
| Buzzards Bay | $2,594 | $2,723 | $3,235 | $3,878 | $4,283 | $4,925 |
| Dighton | $1,576 | $1,742 | $2,285 | $2,818 | $3,026 | $3,479 |
| E. Taunton | $1,576 | $1,742 | $2,285 | $2,818 | $3,026 | $3,479 |
| E. Wareham | $2,594 | $2,723 | $3,235 | $3,878 | $4,283 | $4,925 |
| Onset | $2,594 | $2,723 | $3,235 | $3,878 | $4,283 | $4,925 |
| Raynham | $2,124 | $2,137 | $2,805 | $3,362 | $4,046 | $4,653 |
| Taunton | $1,576 | $1,742 | $2,285 | $2,818 | $3,026 | $3,479 |
| Wareham | $2,594 | $2,723 | $3,235 | $3,878 | $4,283 | $4,925 |
| W. Wareham | $2,594 | $2,723 | $3,235 | $3,878 | $4,283 | $4,925 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02048 | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02356 | $2,130 | $2,240 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,700 |
| 02357 | $1,960 | $2,200 | $2,620 | $3,150 | $3,650 |
| 02375 | $2,280 | $2,550 | $2,990 | $3,560 | $4,220 |
| 02702 | $1,780 | $1,790 | $2,290 | $2,730 | $3,470 |
| 02703 | $1,620 | $1,720 | $2,140 | $2,620 | $2,980 |
| 02715 | $1,290 | $1,430 | $1,880 | $2,310 | $2,480 |
| 02717 | $1,980 | $2,020 | $2,570 | $3,080 | $3,810 |
| 02718 | $1,750 | $1,920 | $2,510 | $2,990 | $3,320 |
| 02719 | $1,240 | $1,240 | $1,590 | $1,890 | $2,410 |
| 02720 | $1,360 | $1,450 | $1,800 | $2,210 | $2,510 |
| 02721 | $1,190 | $1,270 | $1,560 | $1,880 | $2,240 |
| 02723 | $1,260 | $1,330 | $1,660 | $2,030 | $2,310 |
| 02724 | $1,280 | $1,360 | $1,690 | $2,070 | $2,350 |
| 02725 | $1,350 | $1,440 | $1,790 | $2,200 | $2,490 |
| 02726 | $1,430 | $1,520 | $1,890 | $2,320 | $2,630 |
| 02740 | $1,230 | $1,240 | $1,580 | $1,880 | $2,390 |
| 02743 | $1,290 | $1,300 | $1,660 | $1,980 | $2,510 |
| 02744 | $1,280 | $1,290 | $1,650 | $1,970 | $2,500 |
| 02745 | $1,250 | $1,260 | $1,610 | $1,920 | $2,440 |
| 02746 | $1,290 | $1,300 | $1,660 | $1,980 | $2,510 |
| 02747 | $1,700 | $1,720 | $2,190 | $2,620 | $3,290 |
| 02748 | $1,620 | $1,640 | $2,090 | $2,490 | $3,160 |
| 02760 | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02763 | $1,510 | $1,600 | $2,000 | $2,450 | $2,790 |
| 02764 | $1,550 | $1,700 | $2,230 | $2,660 | $2,930 |
| 02766 | $1,960 | $2,150 | $2,810 | $3,350 | $3,690 |
| 02767 | $1,830 | $2,040 | $2,430 | $2,890 | $3,390 |
| 02769 | $1,260 | $1,330 | $1,660 | $2,030 | $2,310 |
| 02771 | $1,950 | $2,060 | $2,570 | $3,150 | $3,580 |
| 02777 | $1,430 | $1,520 | $1,890 | $2,320 | $2,630 |
| 02779 | $1,610 | $1,710 | $2,220 | $2,660 | $3,070 |
| 02780 | $1,740 | $1,750 | $2,300 | $2,760 | $3,320 |
| 02790 | $1,460 | $1,550 | $1,930 | $2,360 | $2,690 |
| 02791 | $1,460 | $1,550 | $1,930 | $2,360 | $2,690 |
| 02861 | $1,340 | $1,420 | $1,770 | $2,170 | $2,460 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Taunton Housing Authority
308 Bay St, Taunton, MA 02780
Phone: (508) 823-6308
Email updates
About Taunton Housing Authority
Overview
The Taunton Housing Authority operates 568 public housing units and administers 1,165 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,465 households. With an occupancy rate of 87%, the authority offers both public housing and voucher programs to support local residents in need.
Scale and standing
The Taunton Housing Authority ranks third among the nine housing authorities that serve the same ZIP codes in the area. It holds the 17th position in the state based on the number of Section 8 vouchers administered. Peer authorities in the region include the Fall River Housing Authority, which manages 2,489 vouchers, and the New Bedford Housing Authority, with 1,932 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $1,460 to $2,880, with an average of $1,978. This is below the state average of $2,425. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is in ZIP code 02375 at $2,880, while the lowest is in ZIP code 02721 at $1,460.
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.
- Fall River Housing AuthorityFall River, MA, 2,489 vouchers
- New Bedford Housing AuthorityNew Bedford, MA, 1,932 vouchers
- Dartmouth Housing AuthorityDartmouth, MA, 201 vouchers
- Attleboro Housing AuthorityAttleboro, MA, 200 vouchers
- Mansfield Housing AuthorityMansfield, MA, 137 vouchers
- North Attleborough Housing AuthorityNorth Attleboro, MA, 108 vouchers
- Easton Housing AuthorityNorth Easton, MA, 104 vouchers
- Swansea Housing AuthoritySwansea, MA
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.