Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Plymouth County has a HUD fair market rent of $2,409–$3,008 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,747 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $46.33–$57.85 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $2,409–$3,008
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- HUD sets it by area: from the lowest to the highest of the 2 areas in Plymouth County.
- Typical rent
- $1,747
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- About the same as in Massachusetts
- Wage needed
- $46.33–$57.85
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $96,360–$120,320 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 55%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 6% more than in Massachusetts
Only here
Renting in Plymouth County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Nearby, in Bristol County, the typical rent is $1,245: 29% less than in Plymouth County ($1,747).
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Plymouth County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
HUD splits this county into 2 areas with different fair market rents: for 2 bedrooms they run from $2,409 to $3,008. The table is for Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area, the area where most people live; below you see every area with its towns. Includes basic utilities.
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Plymouth County was $2,700 a month in September 2026: 3% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,440 | $46.92 | $97,600 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,518 | $48.42 | $100,720 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,008 | $57.85 | $120,320 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,584 | $68.92 | $143,360 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,953 | $76.02 | $158,120 |
HUD area: Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
Fair market rent by HUD area in Plymouth County
HUD splits this county into 2 areas, each with its own fair market rent. Find your town in its area's list; the housing agency tells you which one it uses for your voucher.
| HUD area | Studio | 1 bd | 2 bd | 3 bd | 4 bd | Hourly wage, 2 bd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area The area where most people live 13 towns in this areaCarver town, Duxbury town, Hanover town, Hingham town, Hull town, Kingston town, Marshfield town, Norwell town, Pembroke town, Plymouth town, Rockland town, Scituate town, Wareham town | $2,440 | $2,518 | $3,008 | $3,584 | $3,953 | $57.85 |
Brockton, MA HUD Metro FMR Area 14 towns in this areaAbington town, Bridgewater city, Brockton city, East Bridgewater town, Halifax town, Hanson town, Lakeville town, Marion town, Mattapoisett town, Middleborough town, Plympton town, Rochester town, West Bridgewater town, Whitman town | $1,678 | $1,842 | $2,409 | $3,015 | $3,166 | $46.33 |
HUD fair market rent by area and size, per month, Fiscal year 2027. The wage is what full-time work must pay to rent 2 bedrooms without spending more than 30% of income. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027 Source: Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 49 ZIP codes in Plymouth County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $2,080 in 02770 to $3,160 in 02359.
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 02043 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,250 | $2,320 | $2,770 | $3,300 | $3,640 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02045 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,190 | $2,260 | $2,700 | $3,220 | $3,550 |
| 02047 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02050 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02061 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,380 | $2,460 | $2,940 | $3,500 | $3,860 |
| 02066 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02301 | Brockton, MA | $1,690 | $1,850 | $2,420 | $3,030 | $3,180 |
| 02302 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02302 | Brockton, MA | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02324 | Brockton, MA | $1,900 | $2,090 | $2,730 | $3,420 | $3,590 |
| 02325 | Brockton, MA | $1,900 | $2,090 | $2,730 | $3,420 | $3,590 |
| 02330 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,190 | $2,260 | $2,700 | $3,220 | $3,550 |
| 02330 | Brockton, MA | $2,190 | $2,260 | $2,700 | $3,220 | $3,550 |
| 02332 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,240 | $2,310 | $2,760 | $3,290 | $3,630 |
| 02333 | Brockton, MA | $1,690 | $1,860 | $2,430 | $3,040 | $3,190 |
| 02338 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02338 | Brockton, MA | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02339 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02341 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,190 | $2,400 | $3,140 | $3,930 | $4,130 |
| 02341 | Brockton, MA | $2,190 | $2,400 | $3,140 | $3,930 | $4,130 |
| 02346 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02346 | Brockton, MA | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02347 | Brockton, MA | $1,850 | $2,030 | $2,660 | $3,330 | $3,500 |
| 02347 | New Bedford, MA | $1,850 | $2,030 | $2,660 | $3,330 | $3,500 |
| 02347 | Taunton-Mansfield-Norton, MA | $1,850 | $2,030 | $2,660 | $3,330 | $3,500 |
| 02350 | Brockton, MA | $2,190 | $2,400 | $3,140 | $3,930 | $4,130 |
| 02351 | Brockton, MA | $1,710 | $1,870 | $2,450 | $3,070 | $3,220 |
| 02359 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,560 | $2,640 | $3,160 | $3,770 | $4,150 |
| 02359 | Brockton, MA | $2,560 | $2,640 | $3,160 | $3,770 | $4,150 |
| 02360 | Barnstable Town, MA | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02360 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02364 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02366 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02367 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02367 | Brockton, MA | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02370 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02370 | Brockton, MA | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02379 | Brockton, MA | $1,960 | $2,150 | $2,810 | $3,520 | $3,690 |
| 02382 | Brockton, MA | $1,700 | $1,870 | $2,440 | $3,050 | $3,210 |
| 02538 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02558 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02571 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02576 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02576 | Brockton, MA | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02738 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02738 | Brockton, MA | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02739 | Brockton, MA | $1,600 | $1,760 | $2,300 | $2,880 | $3,020 |
| 02770 | Brockton, MA | $1,470 | $1,590 | $2,080 | $2,610 | $2,760 |
| 02770 | New Bedford, MA | $1,470 | $1,590 | $2,080 | $2,610 | $2,760 |
- 02043 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,770$3,300
- 02045 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,700$3,220
- 02047 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,650$3,180
- 02050 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,650$3,180
- 02061 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,940$3,500
- 02066 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,650$3,180
- 02301 · Brockton, MA $2,420$3,030
- 02302 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,650$3,180
- 02302 · Brockton, MA $2,650$3,180
- 02324 · Brockton, MA $2,730$3,420
- 02325 · Brockton, MA $2,730$3,420
- 02330 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,700$3,220
- 02330 · Brockton, MA $2,700$3,220
- 02332 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,760$3,290
- 02333 · Brockton, MA $2,430$3,040
- 02338 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,650$3,180
- 02338 · Brockton, MA $2,650$3,180
- 02339 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,650$3,180
- 02341 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $3,140$3,930
- 02341 · Brockton, MA $3,140$3,930
- 02346 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,650$3,180
- 02346 · Brockton, MA $2,650$3,180
- 02347 · Brockton, MA $2,660$3,330
- 02347 · New Bedford, MA $2,660$3,330
- 02347 · Taunton-Mansfield-Norton, MA $2,660$3,330
- 02350 · Brockton, MA $3,140$3,930
- 02351 · Brockton, MA $2,450$3,070
- 02359 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $3,160$3,770
- 02359 · Brockton, MA $3,160$3,770
- 02360 · Barnstable Town, MA $2,650$3,180
- 02360 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,650$3,180
- 02364 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,650$3,180
- 02366 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,650$3,180
- 02367 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,650$3,180
- 02367 · Brockton, MA $2,650$3,180
- 02370 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,650$3,180
- 02370 · Brockton, MA $2,650$3,180
- 02379 · Brockton, MA $2,810$3,520
- 02382 · Brockton, MA $2,440$3,050
- 02538 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,650$3,180
- 02558 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,650$3,180
- 02571 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,650$3,180
- 02576 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,650$3,180
- 02576 · Brockton, MA $2,650$3,180
- 02738 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,650$3,180
- 02738 · Brockton, MA $2,650$3,180
- 02739 · Brockton, MA $2,300$2,880
- 02770 · Brockton, MA $2,080$2,610
- 02770 · New Bedford, MA $2,080$2,610
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Plymouth County, 55% of renter households are in that position; in Massachusetts, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
55%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
45,476 households rent in Plymouth County
- Spend half or more of their income 28%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 27%
- Spend less than 30% 45%
Compared with the state and the country
- Plymouth 55%
- Massachusetts 52%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Plymouth County
HUD lists 82 properties with homes for low-income households in Plymouth County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 42
- HUD-assisted
- 33
- public housing
- 7
8,369 homes in all; 6,416 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Campello High Rise Public housing 755 Crescent St, Brockton 02302 1,303 homes, 1299 low-income · Run by Brockton Housing Authority · Average payment: $420 a month · Average wait: 22 months · (508) 588-6880
- Crescent Court Public housing 40 Stillman Ave, Brockton 02302 323 low-income homes · Run by Brockton Housing Authority · Average payment: $912 a month · Average wait: 49 months · (508) 588-6880
- Hamilton Wade Douglas Apartments HUD-assisted 54 Haverhill St, Brockton 02301 240 low-income homes · For older adults
- Greenwoods Apartments HUD-assisted 133 Battles Farm Dr, Brockton 02301 320 homes, 202 low-income · For families
- Davis Commons A&b Tax credit (LIHTC) 165 Carl Ave, Brockton 200 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 100 · 3 bd: 80 · In service since 2000
- Rockland Place II Tax credit (LIHTC) 34 Hannah Way, Rockland 204 homes, 193 low-income · 1 bd: 56 · 2 bd: 93 · 3 bd: 55 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Algonquin Heights HUD-assisted 1 Algonquin Ter, Plymouth 02360 201 homes, 181 low-income · For families · (508) 746-4133
- Trinity Village HUD-assisted 283 Grove St, Brockton 02302 164 low-income homes · For older adults
- Rockland Place I Tax credit (LIHTC) 33 Martha Dr, Rockland 204 homes, 163 low-income · In service since 1987
- Cushing Residence Inc HUD-assisted 1 Elmwood Farm Dr, Hanover 02339 150 homes, 149 low-income · For older adults
- Brockton Commons HUD-assisted 55 City Hall Plz, Brockton 02301 139 low-income homes · For older adults
- Brandy Hill Tax credit (LIHTC) 12 State St, East Wareham 132 low-income homes · 1 bd: 72 · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2017 · For families
- Chestnut Glen HUD-assisted 585 Chestnut St, Abington 02351 130 low-income homes · For older adults · (781) 878-9306
- Island Creek Village North Unrestricted Tax credit (LIHTC) 2 Mile Brook Rd, Duxbury 120 low-income homes · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 72 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2016 · For families
- Pine Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 755 Oak St, Brockton 168 homes, 105 low-income · 2 bd: 138 · 3 bd: 30 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Bixby Brockton HUD-assisted 103 Main St, Brockton 02301 106 homes, 104 low-income · For older adults
- Kensington Court at Lakeville Station Tax credit (LIHTC) 2 Commercial Dr, Lakeville 100 low-income homes · 1 bd: 27 · 2 bd: 73
- Davis Commons HUD-assisted 165 Carl Ave, Brockton 02302 200 homes, 99 low-income · For families
- Brandy Hill HUD-assisted 1 State St, East Wareham 02538 132 homes, 97 low-income · For families
- Beacon Ocean Shores Tax credit (LIHTC) 1209 Ocean St, Marshfield 97 low-income homes · 1 bd: 79 · 2 bd: 18 · In service since 2011 · For older adults, people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness
- Bixby-Brockton Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 103 Main St, Brockton 106 homes, 95 low-income · 1 bd: 88 · 2 bd: 18 · In service since 2005 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families
- Island Creek Village North Age Restricted Tax credit (LIHTC) 32 Tremont St, Duxbury 94 low-income homes · 1 bd: 90 · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 2016 · For families
- Pine Homes LP Tax credit (LIHTC) 73 Reservoir St, Brockton 114 homes, 91 low-income · 2 bd: 96 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2000
- Pine Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 469 Pine Grove Dr, Brockton 120 homes, 87 low-income · 2 bd: 114 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2003 · For families
- WHITMAN / Harvard Court HUD-assisted 101 Harvard Ct, Whitman 02382 80 low-income homes · For older adults · (781) 447-6363
- Woods at Wareham HUD-assisted 36 Swifts Beach Rd, Wareham 02571 100 homes, 78 low-income · For families
- Chatham West II HUD-assisted 119 Chatham West Dr, Brockton 02301 270 homes, 68 low-income · For families
- Barstow Village LLC Tax credit (LIHTC) 60 Legion Dr, Hanover 66 low-income homes · 1 bd: 64 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 2012 · For older adults, people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness
- Kent Village HUD-assisted 65 N River Rd, Scituate 02066 64 low-income homes · For families · (781) 545-2233
- MIDDLEBOROUGH HA/Riverview HUD-assisted 8 Benton St, Middleborough 02346 64 low-income homes · For older adults
- Copley Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 105 Market St, Rockland 82 homes, 62 low-income · Studio: 2 · 1 bd: 29 · 2 bd: 37
- Trinity Brockton Four Phase One Tax credit (LIHTC) 50 Centre St, Brockton 61 low-income homes · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 42 · 3 bd: 5 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Hanover Legion Eld Apts HUD-assisted 70 Legion Dr, Hanover 02339 60 low-income homes · For older adults
- Lincoln School HUD-assisted 86 Central St, Hingham 02043 60 low-income homes · For older adults
- Marion Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 36 Village Dr, Marion 60 low-income homes · Studio: 6 · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Island Creek Village East HUD-assisted 30 Tremont St, Duxbury 02332 58 low-income homes · For older adults · (781) 934-6714
- The Fairways at Lebaron Hills Tax credit (LIHTC) 42 Lebaron Blvd, Lakeville 56 low-income homes · 1 bd: 56 · In service since 2009 · For older adults
- Walkover Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Perkins Ave, Brockton 80 homes, 51 low-income · 1 bd: 22 · 2 bd: 58 · In service since 2002
- Central Park Elderly Housing Public housing 69 Branch St, Scituate 02066 51 low-income homes · Run by Scituate Housing Authority · Average payment: $652 a month · (781) 545-3375
- Silver Lake Homes HUD-assisted 14 Chipman Way, Kingston 02364 50 low-income homes · For older adults
- Macdonald Way Public housing Pembroke 02359 49 low-income homes · Run by Pembroke Housing Authority · Average payment: $594 a month · (781) 293-3088
- Village at 815 Main ST Tax credit (LIHTC) 815 Main St, Wareham 49 low-income homes · 1 bd: 11 · 2 bd: 35 · 3 bd: 3 · In service since 2010 · For people experiencing homelessness
- Little Neck Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 330 Wareham Rd, Marion 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 46 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 2011 · For older adults, people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness
- Winslow Village II HUD-assisted 1554 Ocean St, Marshfield 02050 48 homes, 47 low-income · For older adults
- Residences at Centre and Main - Phase 1b Tax credit (LIHTC) Centre Street, Brockton 42 low-income homes · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Brockton RHF Tax credit (LIHTC) 54 Haverhill St, Brockton 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 25 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Garden Terrace Public housing 212 Garden Ter, Rockland 02370 40 low-income homes · Run by Rockland Housing Authority · Average payment: $700 a month · (781) 878-4156
- The Woodlands HUD-assisted 165 County Rd, Plympton 02367 40 low-income homes · For older adults · (781) 936-8733
- Westfield Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 11 Auna Dr, Brockton 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 7 · 2 bd: 33 · In service since 1998
- Woodlands at Abington Station Tax credit (LIHTC) 303 Summer St, Abington 192 homes, 39 low-income · 1 bd: 78 · 2 bd: 114 · In service since 2003
- Residences at the Groves Tax credit (LIHTC) 136 W Grove St, Middleborough 36 low-income homes · 2 bd: 36 · In service since 2008 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Cherry Hill II Tax credit (LIHTC) 128 Court St, Plymouth 35 low-income homes · 1 bd: 31 · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 2010 · For older adults
- Depot Crossing Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 125 Minot Ave, East Wareham 32 low-income homes · 2 bd: 32 · In service since 2011 · For families
- Winslow Village HUD-assisted 1520 Ocean St, Marshfield 02050 65 homes, 31 low-income · For older adults
- High Cliff Apartments Public housing 84 Nicks Rock Rd, Plymouth 02360 30 low-income homes · Run by Plymouth Housing Authority · (508) 746-2105
- Residences at Centre + Main - Phase 1a Tax credit (LIHTC) Centre Street, Brockton 71 homes, 29 low-income · 1 bd: 27 · 2 bd: 39 · 3 bd: 5 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Shoe Shop Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 151 Peirce St, Middleborough 25 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 18 · 3 bd: 3 · In service since 2016 · For families
- Cromesett Woods Tax credit (LIHTC) 6 Cromesett Rd, Wareham 27 homes, 24 low-income · 1 bd: 27 · In service since 1994
- Marconi Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 41 Mill St, Marion 27 homes, 24 low-income · 1 bd: 27 · In service since 1994
- Cranberry Manor Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2220 Cranberry Hwy, West Wareham 24 low-income homes · 2 bd: 24
- Pine Homes HUD-assisted 469 Pine Grove Dr, Brockton 02301 113 homes, 23 low-income · For families
- Cromesett Heights Tax credit (LIHTC) 6 Cromesett Rd, Wareham 18 low-income homes · 1 bd: 18 · In service since 1998
- Hanover Woods Tax credit (LIHTC) 65 Franks Ln, Hanover 60 homes, 12 low-income · In service since 1989
- Hanson Group Home HUD-assisted 53 W Washington St, Hanson 02341 8 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Kingston Group Home HUD-assisted 23 Evergreen St, Kingston 02364 8 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Marshfield Group Home HUD-assisted 1254 Main St, Marshfield 02050 8 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- 93-Hanson Public housing 533 Main St, Hanson 02341 6 low-income homes · Run by Hanson Housing Authority · (781) 293-7474
- Gene Burns House HUD-assisted 664 Country Way, Scituate 02066 4 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Plain Street HUD-assisted 105 Plain St, Rockland 02370 4 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- McElwain School Apartments HUD-assisted 250B Main St, Bridgewater 02324 57 homes, 3 low-income · (617) 347-6751
- NWSOMA 121 Main LLC HUD-assisted 121 Main St, Brockton 02301 45 homes, 3 low-income · (508) 434-4072
- Station Lofts HUD-assisted 124 Montello St, Brockton 02301 25 homes, 2 low-income · (508) 583-7834
- Spring Gate Apts HUD-assisted 52 Hannah Way, Rockland 02370 204 homes · For families
- Chestnut Glen Tax credit (LIHTC) 585 Chestnut St, Abington 130 homes
- Middlebury Arms HUD-assisted 89 E Grove St, Middleborough 02346 64 homes · For families
- Marion Village Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 32 Village Dr, Marion 60 homes
- Middlebury Arms Tax credit (LIHTC) 89 E Grove St, Middleboro 58 homes
- Union Pond LP Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 300 Gatehouse DR, East Wareham 56 homes
- Union Pond LP Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Gatehouse DR, East Wareham 48 homes
- The Gardens at Union Pond Phase III Tax credit (LIHTC) 500 Gatehouse DR, East Wareham 40 homes
- The Woodlands at Abington Station Tax credit (LIHTC) 1 Woodlands Way, Abington 39 homes
- CC Station Lofts Tax credit (LIHTC) 124 Montello St, Brockton 25 homes · Studio: 5 · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 2013
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Plymouth County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 10 agencies serve in Plymouth County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $36,000 | $60,000 | $96,000 |
| 2 people | $41,150 | $68,600 | $109,700 |
| 3 people | $46,300 | $77,150 | $123,400 |
| 4 people | $51,400 | $85,700 | $137,100 |
| 5 people | $55,550 | $92,600 | $148,100 |
| 6 people | $59,650 | $99,450 | $159,050 |
| 7 people | $63,750 | $106,300 | $170,050 |
| 8 people | $67,850 | $113,150 | $181,000 |
Area median income: $164,600. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area. Where a single figure is needed, we use Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area, the area where most people live. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Income limits by HUD area in Plymouth County
HUD splits this county into 2 areas, each with its own limits. These are for 4 people; find your town in its area's list. The agency tells you which one is yours.
| HUD area | Median income | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
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Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area The area where most people live 13 towns in this areaCarver town, Duxbury town, Hanover town, Hingham town, Hull town, Kingston town, Marshfield town, Norwell town, Pembroke town, Plymouth town, Rockland town, Scituate town, Wareham town | $164,600 | $51,400 | $85,700 | $137,100 |
Brockton, MA HUD Metro FMR Area 14 towns in this areaAbington town, Bridgewater city, Brockton city, East Bridgewater town, Halifax town, Hanson town, Lakeville town, Marion town, Mattapoisett town, Middleborough town, Plympton town, Rochester town, West Bridgewater town, Whitman town | $127,800 | $40,400 | $67,350 | $107,750 |
HUD income limits by area for 4 people, per year, Fiscal year 2026. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026 Source: Income Limits (HUD) Fiscal year 2026 Income Limits (HUD) (external site)
HUD sets fair market rents by area inside this county, so the 90% to 110% range depends on your area. Your agency publishes its payment standard.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Brockton Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 1,946 vouchers · 1,622 public housing units (508) 588-6880 Brockton Housing Authority: tomt@brocktonha.com
- Plymouth Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 740 vouchers · 30 public housing units (508) 746-2105 Plymouth Housing Authority: cplourde@plymha.org
- Rockland Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 157 vouchers · 40 public housing units (781) 878-4156 Rockland Housing Authority: Director@rocklandhousingauthority.com
- Middleborough Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 157 vouchers (508) 947-3824 Middleborough Housing Authority: julie@middleboroha.org
- Pembroke Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 86 vouchers · 49 public housing units (781) 293-3088 Pembroke Housing Authority: director@pembrokehousing.org
- Abington Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 89 vouchers (781) 878-3469 Abington Housing Authority: tomt@brocktonha.com
- Scituate Housing Authority Public housing · 51 public housing units (781) 545-3375 Scituate Housing Authority: Director@scituateha.org
- Hanson Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 34 vouchers · 6 public housing units (781) 293-7474 Hanson Housing Authority: kathleenc@hansonha.com
- Hingham Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 28 vouchers (781) 741-1417 Hingham Housing Authority: jmarathas@quincyha.com
- Halifax Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 17 vouchers (781) 294-4520 Halifax Housing Authority: director@pembrokehousing.org
Housing agencies in Massachusetts Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Massachusetts
What Massachusetts law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 1 month of rent
- M.G.L. c. 186, §15B(1)(b)
- When must they return my deposit?
- 30 days
- M.G.L. c. 186, §15B(4)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 14 days
- M.G.L. c. 186, §11
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 30 days
- M.G.L. c. 186, §12
- Only a court order can remove youM.G.L. c. 186, §15F
- Protection from retaliationM.G.L. c. 186, §18
- Repair and deduct from the rentM.G.L. c. 111, §127L
Help
Where to get help with rent in Plymouth County
These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Quincy Community Action Programs, Inc.
1509 Hancock St, Quincy · 22 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Fair housing pre-purchase workshops
- and 5 more
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Nid-Hca Phipps
1539 Blue Hill Ave, Boston · 27 miles away · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 8 more
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Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston
275 W Broadway, Boston · 29 miles away
- Budget and credit workshops
- Homelessness services
- and 1 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Plymouth County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Massachusetts, the average home bill was $167 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
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Cash to move in
$6,016
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $3,008
- Security deposit
- $3,008
- Total
- $6,016
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Plymouth County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,678–$2,440; 1 bedroom: $1,842–$2,518; 2 bedrooms: $2,409–$3,008; 3 bedrooms: $3,015–$3,584; 4 bedrooms: $3,166–$3,953. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD sets it by area within this county: the figure runs from the lowest area to the highest.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Plymouth County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($2,409–$3,008) without spending more than 30% of income takes $46.33–$57.85 an hour full time, or $96,360–$120,320 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Plymouth County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $67,350–$85,700 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Plymouth County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $2,080 in 02770 to $3,160 in 02359. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Plymouth County?
HUD lists 82 properties with homes for low-income households in Plymouth County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Plymouth County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Plymouth County, 55% of renter households are in that position; in Massachusetts, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).