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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).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
Bates and Tower ApartmentsFall River97 High PerformerNSPIREOct 2024
Edward F. Doolan ApartmentsFall River95 High PerformerNSPIREOct 2024
Father Diaferio VillageFall River94 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2025
SUNSET HILLFall River94 High PerformerNSPIREMar 2024
MITCHELL HGTS.Fall River94 High PerformerNSPIREOct 2024
BENNIE COSTA PLAZAFall River91 High PerformerNSPIREOct 2024
CARDINAL MEDEIROS TOWERSFall River90 High PerformerNSPIREOct 2024
Francis J. Barresi HeightsFall River87 StandardNSPIREOct 2024
HOLMES APTSFall River87 StandardNSPIREOct 2024
Pleasant ViewFall River87 StandardNSPIREDec 2025
HERITAGE HEIGHTSFall River83 StandardNSPIREOct 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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