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 12/01/2025
Bedroom Size
 2026 FMRPayment Standard
0
 $1,287 $1,209
1
 $1,422 $1,336
2
 $1,866 $1,754
3
 $2,237 $2,102
4
 $2,471 $2,322

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 12/01/2025 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
68
88
116
140
169
194
Bottle Gas
164
219
302
371
453
528
  Electric
125
167
231
283
347
443
  Electric-Heat Pump
81
109
150
184
226
288
  Fuel Oil
137
183
252
309
378
440
   
Cooking:
 Natural Gas
6
8
9
11
13
15
Bottle Gas
17
19
24
29
33
38
  Electric
8
10
12
18
23
32
  Other
Other Electric
  
45
53
76
86
93
104
Air Conditioning
  
 
Water Heat:
 Natural Gas
14
19
22
26
30
34
Bottle Gas
39
44
61
76
91
102
  Electric
41
55
69
83
96
111
  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
60
76
100
121
145
167
Bottle Gas
140
187
247
316
385
448
  Electric
72
97
133
163
201
247
  Electric-Heat Pump
47
63
86
106
130
160
  Fuel Oil
116
156
214
263
321
374
   
Cooking:
 Natural Gas
6
8
9
11
13
15
Bottle Gas
17
19
24
29
33
38
  Electric
8
10
12
18
23
32
  Other
Other Electric
  
45
53
76
86
93
104
Air Conditioning
  
 
Water Heat:
 Natural Gas
14
19
22
26
30
34
Bottle Gas
39
44
61
76
91
102
  Electric
41
55
69
83
96
111
  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
45
57
74
87
104
119
Bottle Gas
94
126
173
211
257
299
  Electric
63
85
116
143
175
215
  Electric-Heat Pump
41
55
75
93
114
140
  Fuel Oil
81
109
150
182
223
259
   
Cooking:
 Natural Gas
6
8
9
11
13
15
Bottle Gas
17
19
24
29
33
38
  Electric
8
10
12
18
23
32
  Other
Other Electric
  
45
53
76
86
93
104
Air Conditioning
  
 
Water Heat:
 Natural Gas
14
19
22
26
30
34
Bottle Gas
39
44
61
76
91
102
  Electric
41
55
69
83
96
111
  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.