In this week’s edition of FRCMedia News, we speak with Elise Rapoza from MassINC about its study of affordable housing among Massachusetts’ 26 Gateway Cities. How does Fall River stack up?
You can read the full Gateway Cities Housing Monitor here.
(VIDEO) How Does Fall River’s Affordable Housing Supply Compare to the State’s Other Gateway Cities?
December 12, 2024 1
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Fall River use to have an amazing affordable housing availability but now since past few years it is no longer. Fall River has always been a place where those working minimum wage could get by and atleast afford an apartment even those on SSI income could afford a place. Fast forward a few years to now and you need to make 60k or more to survive. The housing complexes are full and the lists are 2 years long or more and all new complexes are not created for affordable living. The new complexes or existing dont even offer working credit programs to go 60% income. I make 23 an hour which is a little higher then average for this area and don’t qualify for any assistance but can barely afford my monthly bills. There needs to be change implemented and a cap based on market on what Sec 8 would cover and this area most apartments are more then what Sec 8 will approve and as a resident for my entire life where do we go all us residents who can barely get by are being pushed to move or become homeless