Leased Housing
In addition to providing conventional public housing, the Greenfield Housing Authority (GHA) also provides affordable housing through the administration of the federal funded Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV – formerly the Section 8 program) and the state funded Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program (MRVP).

These rental subsidy programs connect income eligible individuals and families with affordable, decent, safe and sanitary housing with private landlords in the community. Qualified housing clients and landlords enter into a normal tenancy and lease agreements. The tenant and landlord agree to abide by the terms of the respective housing program contract.

The GHA administers approximately 560 rental assistance vouchers that allows qualified individuals and families to rent in the private market and apply a subsidy to their rent. With these subsidy programs tenants are able to pay approximately 30-40% of their household income toward rent with GHA paying the remainder.


 INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES

Housing Choice Voucher Program

Household Size Effective 04/01/2025
1 Person $41,850 5 Person $64,600
2 Person $47,800 6 Person $69,400
3 Person $53,850 7 Person $74,150
4 Person $59,800 8 Person $78,950

For additional HCV program information click here >

HCV Tenant Related Forms
Certification and Consent to Verification Form >
Request for Tenancy Approval Form >
Declaration of Citizrnship Status Form >



Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program

Household Size Effective 06/01/2025
1 Person $67,000 5 Person $103,350
2 Person $76,550 6 Person $111,000
3 Person $86,100 7 Person $118,650
4 Person $95,650 8 Person $126,300

For additional MRVP program information click here >

 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM

Payment Standard

The Greenfield Housing Authority establishes Payment Standards by the number of bedrooms. The Payment Standard for the family must be the lower of:
(a) Payment Standard for the family's voucher size; or
(b) Payment Standard for the unit rented by the family.


EFFECTIVE 12/01/2024
Bedroom Size
 2025 FMRPayment Standard
0
 $1,071 $1,178
1
 $1,191 $1,310
2
 $1,562 $1,718
3
 $1,882 $2,070
4
 $2,100 $2,310

When moving to a new unit the family's share of the monthly rent and utilities cannot exceed 40% of the household's adjusted gross monthly income.
For pdf version click here >


ALLOWANCES FOR TENANT-FURNISHED UTILITIES AND OTHER SERVICES

EFFECTIVE 12/01/2024 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
SINGLE FAMILY
Monthly Dollar Allowance
Utility or Service
EFF
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
4 BR
5 BR
6 BR
Heating:
 Natural Gas
73
94
126
152
183
211
Bottle Gas
154
206
285
349
427
497
  Electric
112
148
206
253
310
396
  Electric-Heat Pump
73
97
134
164
202
257
  Fuel Oil
167
183
252
309
378
440
   
Cooking:
 Natural Gas
7
8
10
12
15
16
Bottle Gas
16
18
22
27
31
36
  Electric
7
9
13
16
21
29
  Other
Other Electric
  
41
48
69
78
84
93
Air Conditioning
  
 
Water Heat:
 Natural Gas
15
20
24
28
32
37
Bottle Gas
37
42
58
72
85
96
  Electric
37
49
61
74
86
99
  Fuel Oil
30
42
54
65
83
95
Water
  
6
13
26
38
51
64
Sewer
  

11
21
43
64
85
107
Trash Collection
  
6
12
18
24
30
36
Natural Gas Customer Charge
  
11
11
11
11
11
11
Range/Microwave
  
2
2
2
3
3
3
Refrigerator
  
3
3
3
4
4
4

2/3/4 FAMILY
Monthly Dollar Allowance
Utility or Service
EFF
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
4 BR
5 BR
6 BR
Heating:
 Natural Gas
64
82
108
131
157
181
Bottle Gas
131
150
205
252
308
358
  Electric
65
87
119
146
179
220
  Electric-Heat Pump
42
55
77
95
117
143
  Fuel Oil
116
156
214
263
321
374
   
Cooking:
 Natural Gas
7
8
10
12
15
16
Bottle Gas
16
18
22
27
31
36
  Electric
7
9
13
16
21
29
  Other
Other Electric
  
41
48
69
78
84
93
Air Conditioning
  
 
Water Heat:
 Natural Gas
15
20
24
28
32
37
Bottle Gas
37
42
58
72
85
96
  Electric
37
49
61
74
86
99
  Fuel Oil
30
42
54
65
83
95
Water
  
6
13
26
38
51
64
Sewer
  
11
21
43
64
85
107
Trash Collection
  
6
12
18
24
30
36
Natural Gas Customer Charge
  
11
11
11
11
11
11
Range/Microwave
  
2
2
2
3
3
3
Refrigerator
  
3
3
3
4
4
4

MULTI-FAMILY: 5 OR MORE UNITS

Monthly Dollar Allowance
Utility or Service
EFF
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
4 BR
5 BR
6 BR
Heating:
 Natural Gas
48
61
79
94
112
129
Bottle Gas
88
119
163
198
242
281
  Electric
56
76
104
127
157
192
  Electric-Heat Pump
37
49
67
83
102
125
  Fuel Oil
81
109
150
182
223
259
   
Cooking:
 Natural Gas
7
8
10
12
15
16
Bottle Gas
16
18
22
27
31
36
  Electric
7
9
13
16
21
29
  Other
Other Electric
  
41
48
69
78
84
93
Air Conditioning
  
 
Water Heat:
 Natural Gas
15
20
24
28
32
37
Bottle Gas
37
42
58
72
85
96
  Electric
37
49
61
74
86
99
  Fuel Oil
30
42
54
65
83
95
Water
  
6
13
26
38
51
64
Sewer
  
11
21
43
64
85
107
Trash Collection
  
6
12
18
24
30
36
Natural Gas Customer Charge
  
11
11
11
11
11
11
Range/Microwave
  
2
2
2
3
3
3
Refrigerator
  
3
3
3
4
4
4

For pdf worksheet click here >


Family Self Sufficiency (FSS)
FSS is a program designed to assist Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) holders to become self sufficient. FSS is a voluntary employment and savings incentive program designed to assist families in becoming self supporting, therefore, eliminating the need for public assistance. It is usually a five year program, although some achieve their goals in less time.

It is most beneficial for those that wish to further their employment opportunities. As your income increases, your FSS escrow account grows.

If you are interested in joining the FSS program, you will be asked to come in to give us an opportunity to explain the program in greater detail. When you are ready to join, we will fill out an assessment application, an FSS contract and together, we will establish interim and final goals that are measurable and attainable.

Your FSS coordinator will provide direction for you by coordinating resources you need to attain your goals. We will notify you of upcoming workshops that you may find of interest and evaluate your individual service plan on an ongoing basis to ensure your needs are being met.
For more information about the FSS Program >
Family Self Sufficiency Interest Form >

Single Room Occupancy (SRO)
SRO housing contains units for occupancy by one person.