Bristol County Section 8 (Massachusetts)

Bristol County Housing Authorities manage the federal Section 8 program offered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. A Housing Authority provides housing options for low-income individuals and families, including rental housing, rental assistance programs, and Bristol County Section 8 housing choice vouchers in Bristol County, Massachusetts. The housing vouchers can be used to pay for single-family homes, townhouses, and apartments, and Bristol County Housing Authorities can help determine eligibility for services, complete a Section 8 application, and they may distribute Section 8 benefits. Housing Authorities provide information on Bristol County low-income housing, including Section 8, on their website.

Acushnet Housing Authority Acushnet Center MA 23 Main Street 02743 508-998-3603

Attleboro Housing Authority Attleboro MA 37 Carlon Street 02703 508-222-1410

Dartmouth Housing Authority Dartmouth MA 2 Anderson Way 02747 508-994-1424

Dighton Housing Authority Dighton MA 300 Lincoln Avenue 02764 508-823-7666

Fairhaven Housing Authority Fairhaven MA 275 Main Street 02719 508-993-2054

Fall River Housing Authority Fall River MA 410 3rd St 02721 508-675-3590

Mansfield Housing Authority Mansfield MA 22 Bicentennial Court 02048 508-339-6890

New Bedford Housing Authority New Bedford MA 134 South 2nd Street 02740 508-997-4829

Norton Housing Authority Norton MA 120 West Main Street 02766 508-285-3929

Seekonk Housing Authority Seekonk MA 25 Chappell Street, Ofc 10 02771 508-336-6067

Somerset Housing Authority Somerset MA E MURPHY Vlg 02726 508-675-0734

Taunton Housing Authority Taunton MA 30 Olney Street, Ste B 02780 508-823-6308


Bristol County Departments of Aging provide services and programs for elderly members of the community, including Bristol County low-income housing assistance such as Section 8. The federal Department of Housing and Urban Development provides Section 8 housing choice vouchers to help the elderly afford safe housing in Bristol County, Massachusetts. The local Department of Aging provides information on qualifying for Section 8 benefits, helps determine an individual's eligibility requirements and restrictions, and may distribute Section 8 benefits in Bristol County. Seniors can receive housing vouchers, income-controlled rent, and rental assistance through the Department of Aging, which provides information about its services online.

Acushnet Department of Aging Acushnet Center MA 1R South Main Street 02743 508-998-0280


Bristol County Veterans Affairs Departments provide services to veterans, including Armed Forces veterans and Reserve veterans. Local branches of the VA provide Bristol County housing assistance to veterans who meet eligibility requirements, including Section 8 benefits offered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Veterans can access Bristol County Section 8 benefits, apply for Section 8, or apply for other housing assistance programs through the VA in Bristol County, Massachusetts. Section 8 housing choice vouchers can pay for homes, townhouses, and apartments. Veterans can learn more about their housing service options, including Section 8, through a local Veterans Affairs Office or the Veteran Affairs website.

American Portuguese War Vets New Bedford MA 197-199 Hemlock Street 02740 508-996-9510

Bristol County Veterans Association Fall River MA 755 Pine Street 02720 508-679-9277

Cape Verdean American Veterans New Bedford MA 561 Purchase Street 02740 508-858-5110

Dartmouth Veterans Department Dartmouth MA 400 Slocum Road 02747 508-910-1818

Disabled American Veterans Fall River MA 72 Bank Street 02720 508-674-1997

Disabled American Veterans Chapter 7 New Bedford MA 19 Willis Street 02740 508-992-3766

Fall River City Veterans Services Fall River MA 1 Government Center 02720 508-324-2436

New Bedford Veterans Service New Bedford MA 1213 Purchase Street, 8 02740 508-991-6184

North Attleboro Veteran Services Department North Attleborough MA 43 South Washington Street 02760 508-699-0120

North Easton Veterans Services Easton MA 136 Elm Street 02356 508-230-0550

Raynham Veterans Service Raynham MA 558 South Main Street 02767 508-824-2707

Rehoboth Veterans Agent Rehoboth MA 148 Peck Street 02769 508-252-4467

Somerset Veterans Agent Somerset MA 140 Wood Street 02726 508-646-2827

Swansea Department of Veterans Services Swansea MA 68 Stevens Road 02777 508-673-9814

US Department of Veterans Affairs - VA New Bedford Clinic New Bedford MA 175 Elm Street 02740 508-994-3202

Veterans Housing Program New Bedford MA 20 Willis Street 02740 508-992-5313

Veterans of Foreign Wars Fall River MA 486 Bedford Street 02720 508-672-9515

Veterans of Foreign Wars Norton MA 38 Summer Street 02766 508-285-3845

Veterans of Foreign Wars North Attleborough MA 50 Jefferson Street 02760 508-699-2052

Bristol County Town and City Halls provide a range of municipal services for their residents, including low-income housing assistance. In some areas, the Town or City Hall distributes Bristol County Section 8 housing choice vouchers offered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Town and City Halls provide information on qualifying for Section 8 support, accessing Section 8 benefits, and paying for single-family homes or apartments with Section 8 vouchers in Bristol County, Massachusetts. They may also provide other rental assistance programs for qualifying Bristol County individuals and families. Town and City Halls provide Section 8 information on their websites.

Attleboro City Hall Attleboro MA 77 Park Street 02703 508-223-2222

Dartmouth Town Hall Dartmouth MA 400 Slocum Road 02747 508-910-1813

Dighton Town Hall Dighton MA 1551 Somerset Avenue 02715 508-669-5667

Easton Town Hall Easton MA 136 Elm Street, Ste 1 02356 508-230-0510

Fairhaven Town Hall Fairhaven MA 40 Center Street, Ste 1 02719 508-979-4023

Fall River City Hall Fall River MA 1 Government Center 02720 508-324-2000

Freetown Town Hall Freetown MA 3 North Main Street 02702 508-644-2205

New Bedford City Hall New Bedford MA 133 William Street, Unit 208 02740 508-979-1450

Norton Town Hall Norton MA 70 East Main Street 02766 508-285-0200

Raynham Town Hall Raynham MA 558 South Main Street 02767 508-824-2700

Rehoboth Town Hall Rehoboth MA 148 Peck Street 02769 508-252-6502

Seekonk Town Hall Seekonk MA 100 Peck Street 02771 508-336-7400

Somerset Town Hall Somerset MA 140 Wood Street, # 23 02726 508-646-2800

Swansea Town Hall Swansea MA 81 Main Street 02777 508-678-2981

Taunton City Hall Taunton MA 15 Summer Street, Ste 1 02780 508-821-1000


Bristol County Social Services Departments provide a range of support services, including housing assistance and housing choice vouchers, also known as Section 8. Local Social Services offices connect residents with federal programs, such as Section 8 benefits for low-income families and individuals, which are provided through the Department of Housing and Urban Development in Bristol County, Massachusetts. They can help individuals apply for Bristol County Section 8 benefits, determine eligibility for housing assistance, and distribute Section 8 vouchers. Social Services may also accept applications for low-income housing assistance, and they provide information about these services on their website.

Fall River Social Service Department Fall River MA 1561 North Main Street 02720 508-235-9800

Mansfield Social Service Department Mansfield MA 6 Park Row 02048 508-261-7464

New Bedford Social service Department New Bedford MA 100 North Front Street 02740 508-910-1000