Fall River Housing Authority
85 Morgan St, Fall River, MA, 02721 · ~4,500 units under management
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Who this agency serves
Fall River Housing Authority served 3,940 households across 4,504 units (87% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.9 people, an average annual income of $21,556, and pays an average of $541 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 3,940 of 4,504 units
- Avg. household income
- $21,556
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $541
- Avg. household size
- 1.9 people
- Households with children
- 30%
- Head of household 62+
- 38%
- Head of household with a disability
- 57%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 27 months
Unit mix: 43% 1-bedroom, 31% 2-bedroom, 26% 3-bedroom.
Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.
Public housing inspection scores
HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 11 developments with an average score of 91 (High Performer).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bates and Tower Apartments | Fall River | 97 High Performer | NSPIRE | Oct 2024 |
| Edward F. Doolan Apartments | Fall River | 95 High Performer | NSPIRE | Oct 2024 |
| Father Diaferio Village | Fall River | 94 High Performer | NSPIRE | Aug 2025 |
| SUNSET HILL | Fall River | 94 High Performer | NSPIRE | Mar 2024 |
| MITCHELL HGTS. | Fall River | 94 High Performer | NSPIRE | Oct 2024 |
| BENNIE COSTA PLAZA | Fall River | 91 High Performer | NSPIRE | Oct 2024 |
| CARDINAL MEDEIROS TOWERS | Fall River | 90 High Performer | NSPIRE | Oct 2024 |
| Francis J. Barresi Heights | Fall River | 87 Standard | NSPIRE | Oct 2024 |
| HOLMES APTS | Fall River | 87 Standard | NSPIRE | Oct 2024 |
| Pleasant View | Fall River | 87 Standard | NSPIRE | Dec 2025 |
| HERITAGE HEIGHTS | Fall River | 83 Standard | NSPIRE | Oct 2024 |
Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.
Applying with this agency
Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Fall River Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.
Evaluating this market
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