Affordable & Section 8 Housing in Pittsfield, MA

Q: What does subsidized or project-based housing mean?

The rental assistance is tied to the apartment, not the tenant. Eligible residents generally pay about 30% of adjusted monthly income, and HUD pays the remaining contract rent directly to the property.

Q: How do I know if I am income-eligible for affordable housing in Pittsfield?

Use the eligibility estimator on the Skytop Properties subsidized apartments page. Enter your household size and income to see the current HUD income limits for the Pittsfield, MA area.

Q: There is a waitlist. Should I still apply?

Yes. Affordable homes are offered from the waitlist as they open, so applying early improves your chances of being contacted when a unit becomes available.

Affordable housing makes quality homes attainable for households across Pittsfield and Berkshire County. Skytop Properties partners on HUD-assisted, professionally managed communities so that income-eligible residents can live in clean, well-kept apartments close to jobs, healthcare, shops, and transit — at a rent tied to what they can afford.

How project-based rental assistance works

Many of our affordable apartments are subsidized through HUD's Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) and Project-Based Voucher (PBV) programs. The subsidy is attached to the apartment itself, so eligible households generally pay about 30% of their adjusted monthly income toward rent, with HUD covering the remaining contract rent. Because the assistance stays with the unit, residents don't need to bring their own voucher.

Who qualifies

Household income must fall within HUD income limits for the Pittsfield, MA area — these programs primarily serve low- and very low-income households.
All household members must meet HUD eligibility requirements, including citizenship or eligible immigration status.
Income, assets, and household composition are verified at move-in and at annual recertification.
Applicants are screened for rental and background history in accordance with HUD and fair housing requirements.

Not sure if you qualify? Our subsidized apartments page has an instant eligibility estimator — enter your household size and income to see the current Berkshire County limits.

How to apply & how waitlists work

Affordable apartments are filled from a waitlist in accordance with HUD requirements, including any applicable preferences. Even when no unit is open today, it's worth applying early so you're on the list when one becomes available. To apply, choose a home on our subsidized apartments page and complete the secure online application packet; every adult in the household completes the required HUD consents, and the finished packet is sent directly to our office.

Current affordable openings & waitlists

Here are affordable homes accepting applications now. See the full, live list — with income limits and an eligibility checker — on our subsidized apartments page.

View all affordable openings

Good to know

Affordable housing in Pittsfield — FAQs

What does "subsidized" or "project-based" mean?

The rental assistance is tied to the apartment, not to you. Eligible residents generally pay about 30% of adjusted monthly income, and HUD pays the rest of the contract rent directly to the property.

Do I need my own Section 8 voucher?

No. Because the subsidy is attached to the unit (project-based), you do not need to bring a voucher of your own to qualify.

How do I know if I'm income-eligible?

Use the eligibility estimator on our subsidized apartments page — enter your household size and income to see the current HUD limits for the Pittsfield area.

There's a waitlist — should I still apply?

Yes. Homes are offered from the waitlist as they open, so applying early improves your chances of being contacted when a unit becomes available.

Check your eligibility

Subsidized & Affordable Housing in Pittsfield, MA