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Taunton Housing Authority

308 Bay St, Taunton, MA, 02780 · ~1,672 units under management

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Who this agency serves

Taunton Housing Authority served 1,512 households across 1,672 units (90% 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 $21,877, and pays an average of $554 per month toward rent.

Households served
1,512 of 1,672 units
Avg. household income
$21,877
Avg. rent paid by household
$554
Avg. household size
1.9 people
Households with children
28%
Head of household 62+
39%
Head of household with a disability
55%
Avg. wait to move in
26 months

Unit mix: 49% 1-bedroom, 27% 2-bedroom, 23% 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 3 developments with an average score of 91 (High Performer).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
Lenox GreenTaunton97 High PerformerNSPIREJan 2026
CEDARVALE APTSTaunton95 High PerformerUPCSMar 2023
Bristol CommonsTaunton82 StandardNSPIREDec 2025

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 Taunton Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

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