Finding housing and staying housed requires lots of tools and resources. Be sure you are making use of every resources you can.
Household Budget (PDF)
This is your first step in determining what your family can afford to spend on rent. Try using this helpful budget list and figure out your regular household expenses.
Food Bank of Western Mass
Use this link to find a local Berkshire food pantry or meal program.
Fuel Assistance
This page of the Berkshire Community Action Council website will help you find out if they can help pay your heating bill.
SNAP and Other Benefits
The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) assists and empowers low-income individuals and families to meet their basic needs, improve their quality of life, and achieve long-term economic self-sufficiency.
Dream Center
Find food, clothing, diapers, pet food, furniture, and so much more. “We will do what we can to help you and your family.”
The Christian Center
The Christian Center seeks to “uplift the community by empowering individuals with dignity, nourishment, and hope.” Find a food pantry, clothing, healthcare, and housing help.
Pregnancy Support Options
Free pregnancy tests, counseling support, free formula and clothing, free baby furniture, and adoption information in Pittsfield, MA.
The Salvation Army
298 West St, Pittsfield, MA 01201
Goodwill Berkshires
Find multiple locations in Pittsfield and around Berkshire County.
| Realty | Phone | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Greylock Realty | (413) 743-9000 | North County |
| Apartments R Us | (413) 445-5514 | Pittsfield |
| Belco Realty | (413) 499-4117 | Pittsfield |
| Belvedere Realty: Charles Swabey | (413) 664-6767 | North Adams, Adams |
| Cavalier Holdings | (413) 499-9230 | Pittsfield, Adams |
| G&T Real Estate | (413) 442-7586 | Pittsfield |
| Leading Edge Property Mgt | (413) 499-1330 | Check for location |
| Scarafoni Realty | (413) 664-4539 | Check for location |
| Name | Phone | Address | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler House | (413) 442-9682 | Tyler St., Pittsfield | Single Room, Shared Bath and Kitchen |
| Jim Stockley, III | (413) 329-6320 | Bartlett Ave, Pittsfield | Single Room, Laundry Facilities, Downtown |
| Dave Morton | (413) 655-0009 | Houses on Pine and W. Housatonic Streets | Clean. He checks all houses every day. |
| Charles Zelinsky | (413) 499-4141 | 107 Union St, Pittsfield | |
| Ransford Properties – UpSide413 | (413) 663-6951 | 174 Union St, North Adams | Rent Subsidized Rooms. Single, Shared Bath and Kitchen |
| Name | Phone | Address | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weathervane Motel | (413) 443-3230 | 475 South Main St, Lanesboro | Single Room, Private Bath, Microwave, Fridge |
| Wagon Wheel Motel | (413) 445-4532 | 646 Pittsfield Lenox Rd, Lenox | Single Room, Private Bath, Microwave, Fridge |
| Berkshire Inn: Andrea Garnadi | (413) 443-3000 | 150 West Housatonic St., Pittsfield | Single Room, Private Bath, No Kitchen |
| Mayflower Motor Inn | (413) 443-4468 | 474 Pittsfield Lenox Rd., Lenox | Single Room, Private Bath, No Kitchen |
| Name | Phone | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl Street Shelter | (413) 320-6550 | Pittsfield | Singles |
| Louison House | (413) 663-6323 | North County | Families and Singles |
| Construct | (413) 528-1985 | Great Barrington | Singles |
| Soldier On Veterans Outreach | (866) 406-8449 | Veterans | |
| Elizabeth Freeman Center | (413) 499-2425 | Pittsfield | Domestic Violence Shelter |
| Our Friend’s House | (413) 499-2877 | Pittsfield | Families |
201 Mohawk Forest Blvd., North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 663-6900
Accept Section 8, have on-site subsidies, and private market rental units. 1— 3 BR units.
3 handicapped-accessible units. Application upon request.
159 Brayton Hill Terrace, North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 663-3645
Accept Section 8 certificates, have on-site subsidies, and private market rental units for 1— 5 BR.
No handicapped-accessible units.
75 Commercial St., Adams, MA 01220
(413) 743-2375
All units are on-site subsidies. 1— 3 BR.
6 handicapped-accessible units.
3 Myrtle St., Adams, MA 01220
(413) 743-9301
Accept Section 8 certificates, have on-site subsidies, and private market rental units for 1— 3 BR.
No handicapped-accessible units.
Holy Family Terrace, No. Adams
Proprietors Fields, Williamstown
341 West St., Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 445-5388
Accept Section 8 certificates, have on-site Section 8 subsidies, and private market rental units for 1 — 4 BR. One 2 BR and one 3 BR handicapped accessible units.
600 Main St., Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-0043
Elderly or disabled 1 and 2 BR subsidized units in the renovated millhouse and 3 BR subsidized family units in the townhouses.
176 Columbus Ave, Pittsfield MA 01201
(413) 443-9125
3 Highview Drive, Pittsfield MA 01201
413-442-9141
Brattlebrook Village, Pittsfield
Bostwick Gardens, Gt. Barrington
Bentley Apartments, Gt. Barrington
Christian Hill Commons, Gt. Barrington
Windrush Commons, Gt. Barrington
41 Mahaiwe St., Gt. Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-1985
They will assist with South County housing search and referrals; and also have limited shelter space for single males and females. Have subsidized family units. 1 handicapped accessible unit at Hillside.
150 Ashland St., North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 663-5379
Section 8 Program, Elderly of Family Public Housing
Handicapped Accessible Units: Ashland Park —8; Spring Park —9; Greylock —5
S Pine St., P.O. Box 419, Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-3222
Section 8 Program, Elderly / Disabled Units Only, 1 Handicapped Accessible Unit
3 Dewey Way, Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8746
Elderly or 3BR Family Units
293 High St., Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-2493
Applications Upon Request
Elderly or 3BR Family Units, 2 Handicapped Accessible Units
Marble St., Lee, MA 01238
(413) 243-3464
Applications Upon Request
Elderly or Family Public Housing, 4 Handicapped Accessible Units
65 Columbus Ave., Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 443-5936
Section 8 Program (Make Appointment), Elderly or Family Public Housing
9 Handicapped Accessible Units
35 Adams Rd., Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-8282
Section 8 Program, Elderly or Family Public Housing
1 Handicapped Accessible Unit
2 Bernard Gibbons Dr., Gt. Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 274-1142
Elderly or Family Public Housing
4 Columbia St Adams MA 01220
(413) 743-5924
Elder Disabled Units, Section 8 Program, and Family Public Housing
If your situation includes disability, time-sensitive vouchers or financial help, and other barriers, we offer one-on-one housing assistance to those who qualify. Please fill out our HCEC Intake Form and tell us about your special circumstances.
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