Renting · Section 8

Data from November 2026

Renting in Worcester County, Massachusetts

Worcester County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,659–$2,499 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,426 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $31.90–$48.06 an hour, full time.

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Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms: $1,659–$2,499; a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027; HUD sets it by area: from the lowest to the highest of the 4 areas in Worcester County.
Typical rent: $1,426; a month, Census, Average 2020–2024; 19% less than in Massachusetts
Wage needed: $31.90–$48.06; an hour, 2 bedrooms; Or $66,360–$99,960 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
Rent-burdened households: 51%; spend 30% or more of income on rent; 2% less than in Massachusetts

Source: Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site) Source: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates Average 2020–2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (external site)

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Renting in Worcester County: what sets it apart

What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.

Nearby, in Hampden County, the typical rent is $1,136: 20% less than in Worcester County ($1,426).

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 Worcester 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 4 areas with different fair market rents: for 2 bedrooms they run from $1,659 to $2,499. The table is for Worcester, MA 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 Worcester County was $2,119 a month in September 2026: 1.5% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data

Fair market rent by size in Worcester, MA HUD Metro FMR Area To pay the fair market rent without spending more than 30% of income, working full time (40 hours a week).

Fair market rent and wage needed. To pay the fair market rent without spending more than 30% of income, working full time (40 hours a week).
Size	Fair rent per month	Hourly wage	Income needed per year
Studio	$1,577	$30.33	$63,080
1 bedroom	$1,587	$30.52	$63,480
2 bedrooms	$2,043	$39.29	$81,720
3 bedrooms	$2,560	$49.23	$102,400
4 bedrooms	$2,915	$56.06	$116,600

HUD area: Worcester, MA HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027

Fair market rent by HUD area in Worcester County

HUD splits this county into 4 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.

Fair market rent by HUD area in Worcester County
HUD area	Studio	1 bd	2 bd	3 bd	4 bd	Hourly wage, 2 bd
Worcester, MA HUD Metro FMR Area The area where most people live 33 towns in this area Auburn town, Barre town, Boylston town, Brookfield town, Charlton town, Clinton town, Douglas town, Dudley town, East Brookfield town, Grafton town, Holden town, Leicester town, Millbury town, Northborough town, Northbridge town, North Brookfield town, Oakham town, Oxford town, Paxton town, Princeton town, Rutland town, Shrewsbury town, Southbridge Town city, Spencer town, Sterling town, Sturbridge town, Sutton town, Uxbridge town, Webster town, Westborough town, West Boylston town, West Brookfield town, Worcester city	$1,577	$1,587	$2,043	$2,560	$2,915	$39.29
Fitchburg-Leominster, MA HUD Metro FMR Area 8 towns in this area Ashburnham town, Fitchburg city, Gardner city, Leominster city, Lunenburg town, Templeton town, Westminster town, Winchendon town	$1,323	$1,571	$1,900	$2,419	$2,828	$36.54
Eastern Worcester County, MA HUD Metro FMR Area 11 towns in this area Berlin town, Blackstone town, Bolton town, Harvard town, Hopedale town, Lancaster town, Mendon town, Milford town, Millville town, Southborough town, Upton town	$1,740	$1,910	$2,499	$3,424	$3,736	$48.06
Western Worcester County, MA HUD Metro FMR Area 8 towns in this area Athol town, Hardwick town, Hubbardston town, New Braintree town, Petersham town, Phillipston town, Royalston town, Warren town	$1,280	$1,288	$1,659	$2,297	$2,773	$31.90

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 114 ZIP codes in Worcester County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.

For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,440 in 01092 to $3,400 in 01772.

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)

Fair market rent by ZIP code, HUD area and size, Fiscal year 2027. A ZIP code that crosses a HUD area line appears once per area.

01005	Western Worcester County, MA	$1,430	$1,440	$1,860	$2,340	$2,760
01005	Worcester, MA	$1,430	$1,440	$1,860	$2,340	$2,760
01031	Amherst Town-Northampton, MA	$1,330	$1,430	$1,810	$2,380	$2,870
01031	Western Worcester County, MA	$1,330	$1,430	$1,810	$2,380	$2,870
01037	Western Worcester County, MA	$1,280	$1,330	$1,710	$2,320	$2,670
01068	Western Worcester County, MA	$1,430	$1,440	$1,860	$2,300	$2,550
01068	Worcester, MA	$1,430	$1,440	$1,860	$2,300	$2,550
01074	Worcester, MA	$1,430	$1,440	$1,860	$2,300	$2,550
01083	Western Worcester County, MA	$1,370	$1,370	$1,770	$2,450	$2,960
01092	Western Worcester County, MA	$1,020	$1,130	$1,440	$1,920	$2,320
01094	Western Worcester County, MA	$1,470	$1,480	$1,910	$2,640	$3,190
01331	Fitchburg-Leominster, MA	$1,300	$1,300	$1,680	$2,330	$2,810
01331	Franklin County, MA	$1,300	$1,300	$1,680	$2,330	$2,810
01331	Western Worcester County, MA	$1,300	$1,300	$1,680	$2,330	$2,810
01366	Western Worcester County, MA	$1,550	$1,560	$2,010	$2,780	$3,360
01368	Western Worcester County, MA	$1,530	$1,540	$1,980	$2,740	$3,310
01420	Fitchburg-Leominster, MA	$1,250	$1,480	$1,790	$2,280	$2,660
01430	Fitchburg-Leominster, MA	$1,630	$1,900	$2,360	$3,040	$3,560
01434	Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH	$2,130	$2,230	$2,650	$3,180	$3,510
01434	Eastern Worcester County, MA	$2,130	$2,230	$2,650	$3,180	$3,510
01436	Fitchburg-Leominster, MA	$1,280	$1,520	$1,840	$2,340	$2,740
01438	Fitchburg-Leominster, MA	$1,370	$1,640	$1,980	$2,510	$2,940
01440	Fitchburg-Leominster, MA	$1,180	$1,400	$1,690	$2,150	$2,520
01451	Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH	$2,130	$2,230	$2,650	$3,180	$3,510
01451	Eastern Worcester County, MA	$2,130	$2,230	$2,650	$3,180	$3,510
01452	Western Worcester County, MA	$1,430	$1,440	$1,860	$2,300	$2,740
01452	Worcester, MA	$1,430	$1,440	$1,860	$2,300	$2,740
01453	Fitchburg-Leominster, MA	$1,430	$1,670	$2,020	$2,570	$3,010
01453	Worcester, MA	$1,430	$1,670	$2,020	$2,570	$3,010
01462	Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH	$2,130	$2,350	$2,840	$3,620	$4,230
01462	Fitchburg-Leominster, MA	$2,130	$2,350	$2,840	$3,620	$4,230
01468	Fitchburg-Leominster, MA	$1,410	$1,680	$2,030	$2,580	$3,020
01468	Western Worcester County, MA	$1,410	$1,680	$2,030	$2,580	$3,020
01473	Fitchburg-Leominster, MA	$1,850	$2,190	$2,650	$3,370	$3,940
01473	Western Worcester County, MA	$1,850	$2,190	$2,650	$3,370	$3,940
01475	Fitchburg-Leominster, MA	$1,320	$1,570	$1,900	$2,420	$2,830
01501	Worcester, MA	$1,430	$1,440	$1,860	$2,300	$2,550
01503	Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH	$2,130	$2,230	$2,840	$3,890	$4,250
01503	Eastern Worcester County, MA	$2,130	$2,230	$2,840	$3,890	$4,250
01503	Worcester, MA	$2,130	$2,230	$2,840	$3,890	$4,250
01504	Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH	$2,130	$2,230	$2,650	$3,180	$3,510
01504	Eastern Worcester County, MA	$2,130	$2,230	$2,650	$3,180	$3,510
01505	Worcester, MA	$1,970	$1,980	$2,550	$3,190	$3,640
01506	Worcester, MA	$1,430	$1,440	$1,860	$2,300	$2,550
01507	Worcester, MA	$1,430	$1,440	$1,860	$2,300	$2,550
01510	Eastern Worcester County, MA	$1,480	$1,490	$1,950	$2,720	$3,050
01510	Worcester, MA	$1,480	$1,490	$1,950	$2,720	$3,050
01515	Worcester, MA	$1,430	$1,440	$1,860	$2,300	$2,550
01516	Worcester, MA	$1,640	$1,650	$2,120	$2,660	$3,030
01518	Worcester, MA	$1,430	$1,440	$1,860	$2,300	$2,550
01519	Worcester, MA	$2,170	$2,180	$2,810	$3,520	$4,010
01520	Worcester, MA	$1,880	$1,890	$2,430	$3,040	$3,470
01522	Worcester, MA	$1,600	$1,610	$2,070	$2,590	$2,950
01523	Eastern Worcester County, MA	$2,220	$2,440	$3,190	$4,370	$4,770
01523	Worcester, MA	$2,220	$2,440	$3,190	$4,370	$4,770
01524	Worcester, MA	$1,430	$1,440	$1,860	$2,300	$2,550
01525	Worcester, MA	$1,530	$1,540	$1,980	$2,480	$2,830
01527	Worcester, MA	$1,610	$1,620	$2,090	$2,620	$2,980
01529	Eastern Worcester County, MA	$1,420	$1,560	$2,040	$2,800	$3,050
01531	Western Worcester County, MA	$1,550	$1,560	$2,010	$2,780	$3,360
01531	Worcester, MA	$1,550	$1,560	$2,010	$2,780	$3,360
01532	Worcester, MA	$2,190	$2,210	$2,840	$3,560	$4,050
01534	Eastern Worcester County, MA	$1,430	$1,490	$1,950	$2,720	$3,050
01534	Worcester, MA	$1,430	$1,490	$1,950	$2,720	$3,050
01535	Western Worcester County, MA	$1,430	$1,440	$1,860	$2,300	$2,550
01535	Worcester, MA	$1,430	$1,440	$1,860	$2,300	$2,550
01536	Worcester, MA	$1,510	$1,510	$1,950	$2,440	$2,780
01537	Worcester, MA	$1,430	$1,440	$1,860	$2,300	$2,550
01540	Worcester, MA	$1,430	$1,440	$1,860	$2,300	$2,550
01541	Worcester, MA	$1,610	$1,620	$2,090	$2,620	$2,980
01542	Worcester, MA	$1,570	$1,580	$2,040	$2,560	$2,910
01543	Worcester, MA	$1,430	$1,440	$1,860	$2,300	$2,550
01545	Worcester, MA	$2,150	$2,160	$2,780	$3,480	$3,970
01550	Worcester, MA	$1,430	$1,440	$1,860	$2,300	$2,550
01560	Worcester, MA	$1,430	$1,440	$1,860	$2,320	$2,640
01561	Eastern Worcester County, MA	$2,220	$2,440	$3,190	$4,370	$4,770
01562	Worcester, MA	$1,430	$1,440	$1,860	$2,300	$2,550
01564	Fitchburg-Leominster, MA	$1,630	$1,640	$2,110	$2,640	$3,010
01564	Worcester, MA	$1,630	$1,640	$2,110	$2,640	$3,010
01566	Worcester, MA	$1,820	$1,830	$2,360	$2,960	$3,370
01568	Eastern Worcester County, MA	$1,960	$2,030	$2,590	$3,300	$3,690
01568	Worcester, MA	$1,960	$2,030	$2,590	$3,300	$3,690
01569	Eastern Worcester County, MA	$1,660	$1,670	$2,150	$2,720	$3,070
01569	Worcester, MA	$1,660	$1,670	$2,150	$2,720	$3,070
01570	Worcester, MA	$1,430	$1,440	$1,860	$2,300	$2,550
01571	Worcester, MA	$1,430	$1,440	$1,860	$2,300	$2,550
01581	Eastern Worcester County, MA	$2,170	$2,180	$2,810	$3,520	$4,010
01581	Worcester, MA	$2,170	$2,180	$2,810	$3,520	$4,010
01583	Worcester, MA	$1,430	$1,440	$1,860	$2,320	$2,640
01585	Western Worcester County, MA	$1,430	$1,440	$1,860	$2,300	$2,550
01585	Worcester, MA	$1,430	$1,440	$1,860	$2,300	$2,550
01588	Worcester, MA	$1,430	$1,440	$1,860	$2,300	$2,550
01590	Worcester, MA	$1,580	$1,590	$2,050	$2,570	$2,930
01602	Worcester, MA	$1,740	$1,750	$2,250	$2,820	$3,210
01603	Worcester, MA	$1,520	$1,530	$1,970	$2,470	$2,810
01604	Worcester, MA	$1,730	$1,740	$2,240	$2,810	$3,200
01605	Worcester, MA	$1,650	$1,660	$2,140	$2,680	$3,050
01606	Worcester, MA	$1,690	$1,700	$2,190	$2,740	$3,130
01607	Worcester, MA	$1,610	$1,620	$2,080	$2,610	$2,970
01608	Worcester, MA	$1,630	$1,640	$2,110	$2,640	$3,010
01609	Worcester, MA	$1,440	$1,450	$1,870	$2,340	$2,670
01610	Worcester, MA	$1,560	$1,570	$2,020	$2,530	$2,880
01611	Worcester, MA	$1,430	$1,440	$1,860	$2,300	$2,550
01612	Worcester, MA	$1,430	$1,440	$1,860	$2,300	$2,550
01740	Eastern Worcester County, MA	$1,970	$2,100	$2,660	$3,480	$3,820
01740	Worcester, MA	$1,970	$2,100	$2,660	$3,480	$3,820
01745	Eastern Worcester County, MA	$2,390	$2,580	$3,310	$4,400	$4,800
01747	Eastern Worcester County, MA	$1,800	$1,980	$2,590	$3,550	$3,870
01756	Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH	$2,130	$2,230	$2,920	$4,000	$4,370
01756	Eastern Worcester County, MA	$2,130	$2,230	$2,920	$4,000	$4,370
01756	Worcester, MA	$2,130	$2,230	$2,920	$4,000	$4,370
01757	Eastern Worcester County, MA	$1,800	$1,980	$2,590	$3,550	$3,870
01772	Eastern Worcester County, MA	$2,370	$2,600	$3,400	$4,660	$5,080
01772	Worcester, MA	$2,370	$2,600	$3,400	$4,660	$5,080

ZIP code 2 bd3 bd
01005 · Western Worcester County, MA $1,860$2,340
01005 · Worcester, MA $1,860$2,340
01031 · Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $1,810$2,380
01031 · Western Worcester County, MA $1,810$2,380
01037 · Western Worcester County, MA $1,710$2,320
01068 · Western Worcester County, MA $1,860$2,300
01068 · Worcester, MA $1,860$2,300
01074 · Worcester, MA $1,860$2,300
01083 · Western Worcester County, MA $1,770$2,450
01092 · Western Worcester County, MA $1,440$1,920
01094 · Western Worcester County, MA $1,910$2,640
01331 · Fitchburg-Leominster, MA $1,680$2,330
01331 · Franklin County, MA $1,680$2,330
01331 · Western Worcester County, MA $1,680$2,330
01366 · Western Worcester County, MA $2,010$2,780
01368 · Western Worcester County, MA $1,980$2,740
01420 · Fitchburg-Leominster, MA $1,790$2,280
01430 · Fitchburg-Leominster, MA $2,360$3,040
01434 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,650$3,180
01434 · Eastern Worcester County, MA $2,650$3,180
01436 · Fitchburg-Leominster, MA $1,840$2,340
01438 · Fitchburg-Leominster, MA $1,980$2,510
01440 · Fitchburg-Leominster, MA $1,690$2,150
01451 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,650$3,180
01451 · Eastern Worcester County, MA $2,650$3,180
01452 · Western Worcester County, MA $1,860$2,300
01452 · Worcester, MA $1,860$2,300
01453 · Fitchburg-Leominster, MA $2,020$2,570
01453 · Worcester, MA $2,020$2,570
01462 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,840$3,620
01462 · Fitchburg-Leominster, MA $2,840$3,620
01468 · Fitchburg-Leominster, MA $2,030$2,580
01468 · Western Worcester County, MA $2,030$2,580
01473 · Fitchburg-Leominster, MA $2,650$3,370
01473 · Western Worcester County, MA $2,650$3,370
01475 · Fitchburg-Leominster, MA $1,900$2,420
01501 · Worcester, MA $1,860$2,300
01503 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,840$3,890
01503 · Eastern Worcester County, MA $2,840$3,890
01503 · Worcester, MA $2,840$3,890
01504 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,650$3,180
01504 · Eastern Worcester County, MA $2,650$3,180
01505 · Worcester, MA $2,550$3,190
01506 · Worcester, MA $1,860$2,300
01507 · Worcester, MA $1,860$2,300
01510 · Eastern Worcester County, MA $1,950$2,720
01510 · Worcester, MA $1,950$2,720
01515 · Worcester, MA $1,860$2,300
01516 · Worcester, MA $2,120$2,660
01518 · Worcester, MA $1,860$2,300
01519 · Worcester, MA $2,810$3,520
01520 · Worcester, MA $2,430$3,040
01522 · Worcester, MA $2,070$2,590
01523 · Eastern Worcester County, MA $3,190$4,370
01523 · Worcester, MA $3,190$4,370
01524 · Worcester, MA $1,860$2,300
01525 · Worcester, MA $1,980$2,480
01527 · Worcester, MA $2,090$2,620
01529 · Eastern Worcester County, MA $2,040$2,800
01531 · Western Worcester County, MA $2,010$2,780
01531 · Worcester, MA $2,010$2,780
01532 · Worcester, MA $2,840$3,560
01534 · Eastern Worcester County, MA $1,950$2,720
01534 · Worcester, MA $1,950$2,720
01535 · Western Worcester County, MA $1,860$2,300
01535 · Worcester, MA $1,860$2,300
01536 · Worcester, MA $1,950$2,440
01537 · Worcester, MA $1,860$2,300
01540 · Worcester, MA $1,860$2,300
01541 · Worcester, MA $2,090$2,620
01542 · Worcester, MA $2,040$2,560
01543 · Worcester, MA $1,860$2,300
01545 · Worcester, MA $2,780$3,480
01550 · Worcester, MA $1,860$2,300
01560 · Worcester, MA $1,860$2,320
01561 · Eastern Worcester County, MA $3,190$4,370
01562 · Worcester, MA $1,860$2,300
01564 · Fitchburg-Leominster, MA $2,110$2,640
01564 · Worcester, MA $2,110$2,640
01566 · Worcester, MA $2,360$2,960
01568 · Eastern Worcester County, MA $2,590$3,300
01568 · Worcester, MA $2,590$3,300
01569 · Eastern Worcester County, MA $2,150$2,720
01569 · Worcester, MA $2,150$2,720
01570 · Worcester, MA $1,860$2,300
01571 · Worcester, MA $1,860$2,300
01581 · Eastern Worcester County, MA $2,810$3,520
01581 · Worcester, MA $2,810$3,520
01583 · Worcester, MA $1,860$2,320
01585 · Western Worcester County, MA $1,860$2,300
01585 · Worcester, MA $1,860$2,300
01588 · Worcester, MA $1,860$2,300
01590 · Worcester, MA $2,050$2,570
01602 · Worcester, MA $2,250$2,820
01603 · Worcester, MA $1,970$2,470
01604 · Worcester, MA $2,240$2,810
01605 · Worcester, MA $2,140$2,680
01606 · Worcester, MA $2,190$2,740
01607 · Worcester, MA $2,080$2,610
01608 · Worcester, MA $2,110$2,640
01609 · Worcester, MA $1,870$2,340
01610 · Worcester, MA $2,020$2,530
01611 · Worcester, MA $1,860$2,300
01612 · Worcester, MA $1,860$2,300
01740 · Eastern Worcester County, MA $2,660$3,480
01740 · Worcester, MA $2,660$3,480
01745 · Eastern Worcester County, MA $3,310$4,400
01747 · Eastern Worcester County, MA $2,590$3,550
01756 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,920$4,000
01756 · Eastern Worcester County, MA $2,920$4,000
01756 · Worcester, MA $2,920$4,000
01757 · Eastern Worcester County, MA $2,590$3,550
01772 · Eastern Worcester County, MA $3,400$4,660
01772 · Worcester, MA $3,400$4,660

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 Worcester County, 51% 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.

51%

of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.

114,910 households rent in Worcester County

Spend half or more of their income 25%
Spend 30% or more, but less than half 26%
Spend less than 30% 49%

Compared with the state and the country

Worcester 51%
Massachusetts 52%
United States 51%

Low-income apartments

Low-income apartments in Worcester County

with tax credits (LIHTC): 87
HUD-assisted: 78
public housing: 25

18,665 homes in all; 14,028 of them low-income, according to HUD.

Great Brook Valley Apartments Public housing 110 Constitution Ave, Worcester 01605 556 homes, 529 low-income · Run by Worcester Housing Authority · Average payment: $707 a month · Average wait: 53 months · (508) 635-3000
Plumley Village East HUD-assisted 16 Laurel St, Worcester 01608 430 low-income homes · For families
Webster SQ Tower Apt Eas Public housing 1050 Main St, Worcester 01603 433 homes, 430 low-income · Run by Worcester Housing Authority · Average payment: $398 a month · Average wait: 21 months · (508) 635-3000
Plumley Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 16 Laurel St, Worcester 428 homes, 423 low-income · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 124 · 3 bd: 195 · 4 bd: 97 · In service since 1987
Washington Heights Apts. HUD-assisted 55 Williamsberg Dr, Worcester 01602 404 homes, 366 low-income · For families
Seabury Heights Tax credit (LIHTC) 240 Belmont St, Worcester 302 homes, 300 low-income · 1 bd: 235 · 2 bd: 67 · In service since 2003 · For older adults, people with disabilities
Seabury Heights HUD-assisted 240 Belmont St, Worcester 01604 302 homes, 300 low-income · For older adults
Silver Leaf Terrace HUD-assisted 75A Terrace Dr, Leominster 01453 216 low-income homes · For families · (978) 537-6610
Autumn Woods Tax credit (LIHTC) 15 Upland Gardens Dr, Worcester 274 homes, 258 low-income · 1 bd: 60 · 2 bd: 154 · 3 bd: 60 · In service since 2001
Autumn Woods HUD-assisted 7 Upland Gardens Dr, Worcester 01607 274 homes, 252 low-income · For families
Coes Pond Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 39 First St, Worcester 250 homes, 227 low-income · 1 bd: 203 · 2 bd: 47 · In service since 1999
Lincoln Park Tower Apt Public housing 11 Lake Ave, Worcester 01604 199 low-income homes · Run by Worcester Housing Authority · Average payment: $439 a month · Average wait: 17 months · (508) 635-3000
New Orchard Hill Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 220 Orchard Hill Dr, Oxford 215 homes, 196 low-income · 1 bd: 84 · 2 bd: 77 · 3 bd: 47 · 4 bd: 7
Orchard Hill Tax credit (LIHTC) 165 Sutton Ave, Oxford 215 homes, 196 low-income · 1 bd: 77 · 2 bd: 67 · 3 bd: 46 · 4 bd: 6 · In service since 1995
Olde English Village HUD-assisted 152 Manca Dr, Gardner 01440 200 homes, 196 low-income · For families
Elm Park Tower Apt Public housing 425 Pleasant St, Worcester 01609 195 low-income homes · Run by Worcester Housing Authority · Average payment: $425 a month · Average wait: 18 months · (508) 635-3000
Riverside Village HUD-assisted 23 State St, Leominster 01453 312 homes, 193 low-income · For families
Olde English Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 152 Manca Dr, Gardner 200 homes, 190 low-income · 1 bd: 21 · 2 bd: 99 · 3 bd: 70 · 4 bd: 10 · In service since 1998
Green Hill Towers HUD-assisted 30 Mount Vernon St, Worcester 01605 185 homes, 184 low-income · For families
Wellington House HUD-assisted 84 Murray Ave, Worcester 01610 180 low-income homes · For older adults
Wellington Tax credit (LIHTC) 6 Jacques Ave, Worcester 180 homes, 178 low-income · 1 bd: 69 · 2 bd: 85 · 3 bd: 20 · 4 bd: 6 · In service since 2017 · For families
Wellington 2 Tax credit (LIHTC) 6 Jacques Ave, Worcester 180 homes, 178 low-income · 1 bd: 69 · 2 bd: 85 · 3 bd: 20 · 4 bd: 6 · In service since 2020 · For families
Murray Ave Apt Public housing 30 Wellington St, Worcester 01610 209 homes, 175 low-income · Run by Worcester Housing Authority · Average payment: $400 a month · Average wait: 26 months · (508) 635-3000
Belmont Tower Apt Public housing 40 Belmont St, Worcester 01605 166 homes, 165 low-income · Run by Worcester Housing Authority · Average payment: $429 a month · Average wait: 42 months · (508) 635-3000
Whittier Terrace HUD-assisted 29 Oxford St, Worcester 01609 163 low-income homes · For families
Whittier Terrace Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 86 Austin St, Worcester 163 low-income homes · 1 bd: 113 · 2 bd: 38 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2005 · For families
Marble Street Apartments HUD-assisted 11 Marble St, Worcester 01603 162 low-income homes · For older adults
Fitchburg Green HUD-assisted 370 Water St, Fitchburg 01420 159 low-income homes · For older adults · (508) 342-8688
Canterbury Tower HUD-assisted 6 Wachusett St, Worcester 01609 156 low-income homes · For older adults · (508) 757-1133
Orchard Hill Estates HUD-assisted 165 Sutton Ave, Oxford 01540 215 homes, 153 low-income · For families
Lakeside Apartments Public housing 15 Lovell St, Worcester 01603 142 homes, 141 low-income · Run by Worcester Housing Authority · Average payment: $704 a month · Average wait: 50 months · (508) 635-3000
Josephs House HUD-assisted 279 Daniels St, Fitchburg 01420 140 homes, 139 low-income · For older adults
Binnall House HUD-assisted 125 Connors St, Gardner 01440 134 homes, 133 low-income · For older adults
Ipswich Drive Public housing 103A Ipswich Dr, Winchendon 01475 135 homes, 131 low-income · Run by Winchendon Housing Authority · Average payment: $685 a month · Average wait: 29 months · (978) 297-2280
Pleasant Tower Apt Public housing 275 Pleasant St, Worcester 01609 133 homes, 131 low-income · Run by Worcester Housing Authority · Average payment: $389 a month · Average wait: 6 months · (508) 635-3000
Heritage Green HUD-assisted 100 Heritage Green Dr, Fiskdale 01518 130 homes, 129 low-income · For older adults
North Village at Webster II Tax credit (LIHTC) 8 Village Way, Webster 134 homes, 121 low-income · 2 bd: 98 · 3 bd: 36
Mill Pond Apt Public housing 24 May St, Worcester 01610 121 low-income homes · Run by Worcester Housing Authority · Average payment: $412 a month · Average wait: 19 months · (508) 635-3000
Fruit Sever Tax credit (LIHTC) 6 Sever St, Worcester 134 homes, 120 low-income · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 58 · 3 bd: 30 · 4 bd: 6 · In service since 2018 · For families
Fruit Sever Tax credit (LIHTC) 6 Sever St, Worcester 134 homes, 120 low-income · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 58 · 3 bd: 30 · 4 bd: 6 · In service since 2020 · For families
Auburn Ha Public housing 57 Pakachoag Vlg, Auburn 01501 103 low-income homes · Run by Auburn Housing Authority · Average payment: $622 a month · Average wait: 4 months · (508) 832-3852
Prescott Mills Apts. HUD-assisted 24 Water St, Clinton 01510 101 low-income homes · For older adults
Colony Retirement Homes III HUD-assisted 101 Chadwick St, Worcester 01605 100 low-income homes · For older adults
Harbor View Apts. Public housing Clinton 01510 100 low-income homes · Run by Clinton Housing Authority · Average payment: $920 a month · Average wait: 2 months · (978) 365-4150
Shrewsbury Tower Public housing 36 N Quinsigamond Ave, Shrewsbury 01545 99 low-income homes · Run by Shrewsbury Housing Authority · Average payment: $572 a month · Average wait: 11 months · (508) 757-0323
Fitchburg Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 16 Prichard St, Fitchburg 96 low-income homes · 1 bd: 96 · In service since 2012 · For older adults, people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness
Millhaus at Upton HUD-assisted 134 Main St, Upton 01568 89 low-income homes · For older adults
Waterway Apartments HUD-assisted 97 Water St, Leominster 01453 89 low-income homes · For older adults
Westborough Country Village HUD-assisted 12 Beach ST, Westborough 01581 87 low-income homes · For older adults
Colony Ret Homes of Holden HUD-assisted 68 Reservoir St, Holden 01520 80 low-income homes · For older adults
Town Arbor Tax credit (LIHTC) 1101 Arbor Dr, Shrewsbury 302 homes, 79 low-income · In service since 1991
Uxbridge Millville Regional Housing HUD-assisted 99 Hartford Ave E, Uxbridge 01569 80 homes, 79 low-income · For older adults
BC Stratton Hill Tax credit (LIHTC) 161 W Mountain St, Worcester 156 homes, 78 low-income · Studio: 18 · 1 bd: 82 · 2 bd: 45 · 3 bd: 11 · In service since 2018 · For families
Stratton Hill 2 Tax credit (LIHTC) 161 W Mountain St, Worcester 156 homes, 78 low-income · Studio: 18 · 1 bd: 82 · 2 bd: 45 · 3 bd: 11 · In service since 2020 · For families
Heywood Wakefield Place 3 Tax credit (LIHTC) 206 Central St, Gardner 78 low-income homes · Studio: 76 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 2011 · For families
Emanuel Senior Housing HUD-assisted 59 Evelyn St, Worcester 01607 75 low-income homes · For older adults
Linwood Mill Tax credit (LIHTC) 670 Linwood Ave, Whitinsville 75 low-income homes · Studio: 16 · 1 bd: 46 · 2 bd: 13 · In service since 2012 · For older adults, people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness
MT Carmel Apartments HUD-assisted 50 Shrewsbury St, Worcester 01604 75 homes, 74 low-income · For older adults
Hotel Raymond Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 35 Day St, Fitchburg 74 low-income homes · 1 bd: 60 · 2 bd: 11 · 3 bd: 3 · In service since 2004
Hotel Raymond HUD-assisted 35 Day St, Fitchburg 01420 74 homes, 73 low-income · For families
Illyrian Gardens HUD-assisted 545 Salisbury St, Worcester 01609 72 low-income homes · For older adults
Anwelt Heritage Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1 Oak Hill Rd, Fitchburg 86 homes, 70 low-income · 1 bd: 64 · 2 bd: 22 · In service since 2008 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
Bet Shalom HUD-assisted 475 Chandler St, Worcester 01602 71 homes, 70 low-income · For older adults
Colony Retirement Homes IV HUD-assisted 123 Holden St, Worcester 01606 70 low-income homes · For older adults
Slater Estates HUD-assisted 96 Slater St, Webster 01570 70 low-income homes · For older adults
Lafayette Place Public housing 2 Lafayette St, Worcester 01608 66 low-income homes · Run by Worcester Housing Authority · Average payment: $419 a month · Average wait: 21 months · (508) 635-3000
Sitkowski Tax credit (LIHTC) 29 Negus St, Webster 66 low-income homes · 1 bd: 29 · 2 bd: 37 · In service since 2015 · For families
Sitkowski School Tax credit (LIHTC) 29 Negus St, Webster 66 low-income homes · 1 bd: 59 · 2 bd: 7 · In service since 2015 · For older adults
Matheson Apartments HUD-assisted 37 Wellington St, Worcester 01610 70 homes, 65 low-income · For families
Maher Court Public housing 30 Maher Ct, Milford 01757 65 low-income homes · Run by Milford Housing Authority · Average payment: $507 a month · Average wait: 19 months · (508) 473-9521
Golden Heights Public housing 11 Golden Hts, Webster 01570 61 low-income homes · Run by Webster Housing Authority · Average payment: $506 a month · Average wait: 24 months · (508) 943-1634
Mountain Village HUD-assisted 200 E Mountain St, Worcester 01606 200 homes, 60 low-income · For families
Tri-Town Landing One (lunenberg) Tax credit (LIHTC) 37 Youngs Rd, Lunenburg 66 homes, 60 low-income · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2010 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
Colony Retirement Homes I HUD-assisted 485 Grove St, Worcester 01605 61 homes, 60 low-income · For older adults
Cotton Mill Apartments HUD-assisted 17 Douglas Rd, Whitinsville 01588 55 low-income homes · For older adults · (508) 234-6319
Heywood Wakefield 4 Tax credit (LIHTC) 206 Central St, Gardner 55 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 7 · In service since 2015 · For older adults
Providence North ST Apt Public housing 69 North St, Worcester 01605 55 low-income homes · Run by Worcester Housing Authority · Average payment: $769 a month · Homes at several sites · (508) 635-3000
Worcester Loomworks - Phase 2 Tax credit (LIHTC) 93 Grand St, Worcester 55 low-income homes · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 23 · In service since 2015 · For families
Pequoig House HUD-assisted 416 Main St, Athol 01331 53 low-income homes · For older adults
Hartley Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 52 Hartley St, Webster 54 homes, 51 low-income · 2 bd: 38 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2001
Addison ST Apt Public housing 19 Addison St, Worcester 01604 50 low-income homes · Run by Worcester Housing Authority · Average payment: $410 a month · Average wait: 13 months · (508) 635-3000
Fitchburg Place Public housing 16 Prichard St, Fitchburg 01420 50 low-income homes · Run by Fitchburg Housing Authority · Average payment: $385 a month · Average wait: 2 months · (978) 342-5222
John Curran Apartments Public housing 201 Providence St, Worcester 01607 50 low-income homes · Run by Worcester Housing Authority · Average payment: $435 a month · Average wait: 15 months · (508) 635-3000
Upsala Street Elder Apts HUD-assisted 36 Upsala St, Worcester 01610 50 homes, 49 low-income · For older adults · (508) 792-1400
Green Acre Estates HUD-assisted 13 Zgonis Drive, Grafton 01519 48 low-income homes · For older adults
Joseph D. Early Village HUD-assisted 1 Blackstone St, Blackstone 01504 48 low-income homes · For older adults
Worcester Loomworks-9% Phase Two Tax credit (LIHTC) 93 Grand St, Worcester 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 36 · In service since 2016 · For families
9 May Street Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 9 May St, Worcester 46 low-income homes · 1 bd: 11 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 15 · In service since 2009 · For people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness
Whitney Carriage Tax credit (LIHTC) 124 Water St, Leominster 181 homes, 45 low-income · In service since 1987
Christopher Heights of Webster Tax credit (LIHTC) 338 Thompson Rd, Webster 83 homes, 44 low-income · Studio: 71 · 1 bd: 12 · In service since 1999
Booth Apartments Public housing 1 Haven Ln, Worcester 01605 44 low-income homes · Run by Worcester Housing Authority · Average payment: $419 a month · Average wait: 21 months · (508) 635-3000
Hawthorne Hill Eld HSG HUD-assisted 106 Main St, Rutland 01543 44 low-income homes · For older adults
Bowers Brook Tax credit (LIHTC) 196 Ayer Rd, Harvard 42 low-income homes · 1 bd: 26 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 2012 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
Corcoran House Tax credit (LIHTC) 40 Walnut St, Clinton 42 low-income homes · Studio: 42 · In service since 1998
Richards Apartments HUD-assisted 52 Hartley St, Webster 01570 54 homes, 41 low-income · For families
Riddlebrook Apartments HUD-assisted 13 West St, Douglas 01516 41 low-income homes · For older adults
Christopher Heights of Worcester Tax credit (LIHTC) 20 Mary Scano Dr, Worcester 80 homes, 40 low-income · Studio: 66 · 1 bd: 14 · In service since 1997
Hadley Building Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 455 Main St, Worcester 44 homes, 40 low-income · 1 bd: 27 · 2 bd: 13 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2009 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
Conway Gardens Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 49 Wall St, Worcester 42 homes, 40 low-income · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 6 · 3 bd: 10 · 4 bd: 20 · In service since 1988
Conway Gardens HUD-assisted 10 Newbury St, Worcester 01609 40 low-income homes · For families
Rockdale Common Assoc HUD-assisted 37 Taft St, Northbridge 01534 40 low-income homes · For families
Rockdale House HUD-assisted 63 School St, Northbridge 01534 40 low-income homes · For older adults
Union Hill Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 49 Wall St, Worcester 40 low-income homes · 2 bd: 2 · 3 bd: 24 · 4 bd: 14 · In service since 1996
Whitney Building Tax credit (LIHTC) 142 Water St, Leominster 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 11 · 2 bd: 23 · 3 bd: 4 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 2014 · For families
Northbrook Village II HUD-assisted 135 Pleasant St, Berlin 01503 40 homes, 39 low-income · For older adults
Woodland Walk Tax credit (LIHTC) 239 Southbridge Rd, Charlton 39 low-income homes · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 37 · In service since 2010 · For people with disabilities, families
Central Building Tax credit (LIHTC) 455 Main St, Worcester 55 homes, 36 low-income · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 17 · 2 bd: 34 · 3 bd: 3 · In service since 2019 · For families
Goodrich Street Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1 Goodrich Dr, Winchendon 36 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 18 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 1996
Hubbardston House Apts HUD-assisted 1 Old Princeton Road Cutoff, Hubbardston 01452 36 low-income homes · For older adults
Winchendon Housing Assoc Tax credit (LIHTC) Goodrich DR, Winchendon 36 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 18 · 3 bd: 6
Meadowbrook Village HUD-assisted C129-C135 Crestview Ln, Fitchburg 01420 228 homes, 35 low-income · For families
Heywood Wakefield Place 1 Tax credit (LIHTC) 206 Central St, Gardner 175 homes, 35 low-income · In service since 1988
Mhpi Xii- Spencer HUD-assisted 195 Main St, Spencer 01562 36 homes, 35 low-income · For older adults
Village at Ascension Heights HUD-assisted 42 Vernon St, Worcester 01610 36 homes, 35 low-income · For older adults · (508) 752-5590
Beacon & Oread Redevelopment Project Tax credit (LIHTC) 24 Oread St, Worcester 34 low-income homes · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 17 · 4 bd: 3 · In service since 2001
Cotage - Hapgood Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 25 Cheney St, Athol 34 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 15 · 3 bd: 3 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2004 · For families
Cottage Street & Hapgood Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 198 Harrington St, Athol 34 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 2 · 4 bd: 4
Dumont Realty Trust Tax credit (LIHTC) 359 Main St, Athol 34 low-income homes · In service since 1987
New Horizons HUD-assisted 20 Benson Ave, Worcester 01605 34 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
Chevalier Tax credit (LIHTC) 48 Water St, Worcester 64 homes, 32 low-income · 1 bd: 54 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 2011 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
Main South Gardens and Scattered Sites Public housing 202A Beacon St, Worcester 01610 32 low-income homes · Run by Worcester Housing Authority · Average payment: $829 a month · Average wait: 120 months · Homes at several sites · (508) 635-3000
Northbrook Village HUD-assisted 135 Pleasant St, Berlin 01503 32 low-income homes · For older adults
Piedmont Brightside Apts HUD-assisted 2 King St, Worcester 01610 32 low-income homes · For older adults
Colonial Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 19 City Hall Ave, Gardner 31 low-income homes · 1 bd: 29 · 2 bd: 2
Kateri Tekakwitha HUD-assisted 8 Wyoma Dr, Auburn 01501 30 low-income homes · For older adults · (508) 757-3381
Cottage Development HUD-assisted 701 Cottage St, Athol 01331 30 homes, 29 low-income · For families
Autumn Ridge Tax credit (LIHTC) 452 Main St, Sturbridge 30 homes, 28 low-income · 1 bd: 30 · In service since 1994
Bolton Country Manor HUD-assisted 600 Main St, Bolton 01740 28 low-income homes · For older adults · (978) 779-5007
Standish Apts II Tax credit (LIHTC) 767 Main St, Worcester 28 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 10 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2006 · For families
Oxford Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 1 Coolidge Pl, Clinton 108 homes, 27 low-income · In service since 1988
Plantation Tower Tax credit (LIHTC) 301 Plantation St, Worcester 107 homes, 27 low-income · In service since 1987
Southwest GDN Apt Public housing 8 Home St, Worcester 01609 27 low-income homes · Run by Worcester Housing Authority · Average payment: $938 a month · Average wait: 5 months · Homes at several sites · (508) 635-3000
Pine View Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 79 Bridge St, Baldwinville 29 homes, 26 low-income · 1 bd: 29 · In service since 1988
Freedom Village, West Boylston Tax credit (LIHTC) 11 Franklin St, West Boylston 26 low-income homes · 2 bd: 8 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2011 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
Blanchard School Tax credit (LIHTC) 65 E Hartford Ave, Uxbridge 25 low-income homes · 1 bd: 7 · 2 bd: 14 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2019 · For families
Prospect Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 10 Prospect St, Webster 25 low-income homes · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 6
Southgate Place (worcester) Tax credit (LIHTC) 140 Grand St, Worcester 25 low-income homes · 1 bd: 3 · 2 bd: 19 · 3 bd: 3 · In service since 2011 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
Hayward Landing Tax credit (LIHTC) 26 North St, Douglas 96 homes, 24 low-income · In service since 1991
Bet Shalom II HUD-assisted 475 Chandler St, Worcester 01602 24 low-income homes · For older adults
Foxglove Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 253 Ayer Rd, Harvard 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · In service since 1994
Hillside Meadows HUD-assisted 66 Ward St, North Brookfield 01535 24 low-income homes · For older adults
Teamster Retiree HSG HUD-assisted 295 Clark St, Worcester 01606 24 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (508) 852-5500
Heatherwood Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 38 Baldwin Dr, Baldwinville 27 homes, 22 low-income · 2 bd: 25 · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 1991
Blossom Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 37 Blossom St, Fitchburg 22 low-income homes · In service since 1992
Kilby Gardner Hammond 4 Tax credit (LIHTC) 22 Kilby St, Worcester 22 low-income homes · 2 bd: 6 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2012 · For families
Colony Retirement Homes II HUD-assisted 485 Grove St, Worcester 01605 78 homes, 21 low-income · For older adults
Freeland Apts LP Tax credit (LIHTC) 979 Main St, Worcester 21 low-income homes · 2 bd: 6 · 3 bd: 12 · 4 bd: 3 · In service since 1999
Mental Health Housing HUD-assisted 1030 Main St, Worcester 01603 20 homes, 19 low-income · For people with disabilities
Ashley Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 27 School St, Ashburnham 24 homes, 18 low-income · 1 bd: 24 · In service since 1987
Dale Street Development Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 21 Dale St, Worcester 18 low-income homes · 2 bd: 6 · 3 bd: 4 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 1997
Erie Street Infill Tax credit (LIHTC) 10A Austin St, Worcester 18 low-income homes · In service since 1988
Astorwood Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 98 Maple St, Spencer 24 homes, 17 low-income · 1 bd: 24 · In service since 1991
Dale Street Development Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1 Allendale St, Worcester 15 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 6 · 3 bd: 5 · In service since 2000
Worcester Ind Living Complex HUD-assisted 9 Sever St, Worcester 01609 15 homes, 14 low-income · For people with disabilities
Standish Apts I Tax credit (LIHTC) 5 May St, Worcester 13 low-income homes · In service since 1987
Channing Street Apts HUD-assisted 26 Channing St, Worcester 01605 45 homes, 11 low-income · For families
Waarc Community Residence HUD-assisted 100 W Chester St, Worcester 01605 11 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
Bradford Apartments HUD-assisted Vernon Street, Barre 01005 10 low-income homes · For families
Bridge House HUD-assisted 59 Main St, Northborough 01532 8 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (508) 755-0333
Catherine Street HUD-assisted 35 Catherine St, Gardner 01440 8 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (508) 318-7523
Whitinsville Elderly HUD-assisted 2 Chestnut St, Whitinsville 01588 8 low-income homes · For older adults
Forty West Street HUD-assisted 40 West St, Southbridge 01550 7 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
Warren HUD-assisted 2310 Main St, West Warren 01092 6 low-income homes · For families · (413) 436-7184
Fruit Sever Street Apts. HUD-assisted 11 Sever St, Worcester 01609 129 homes, 5 low-income · (508) 425-3654
800 Main ST Tax credit (LIHTC) 800 Main St, Worcester 5 low-income homes · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 1 · 3 bd: 3 · In service since 1993
Delta Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 477 Main St, Athol 8 homes, 3 low-income · In service since 1988
30 Beacon ST Tax credit (LIHTC) 30 Beacon St, Worcester 3 low-income homes · 2 bd: 1 · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 1990
Lagrange Street Tax credit (LIHTC) 24 Lagrange St, Worcester 3 low-income homes · 4 bd: 3 · In service since 1994
Mount Vernon Housing HUD-assisted 24 Mount Vernon St, Fitchburg 01420 3 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
Fitchburg Yarn HUD-assisted 1248 Main St, Fitchburg 01420 11 homes, 2 low-income · (978) 516-4500
Forest and Taft Streets Public housing 24 Forest St, Fitchburg 01420 2 low-income homes · Run by Fitchburg Housing Authority · Homes at several sites · (978) 342-5222
The Aurora HUD-assisted 660 Main St, Worcester 01610 84 homes, 1 low-income · (508) 565-8958
174 Milk Street Public housing 174 Milk St, Fitchburg 01420 1 low-income home · Run by Fitchburg Housing Authority · Homes at several sites · (978) 342-5222
Lincoln Village HUD-assisted 106 Country Club Blvd, Worcester 01605 1,213 homes · For older adults
Silver Leaf Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 30 Terrace Dr, Leominster 216 homes
Brookside Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 11 Village Dr, Southbridge 168 homes · 1 bd: 11 · 2 bd: 121 · 3 bd: 24 · 4 bd: 12 · In service since 2001
Brookside Terrace HUD-assisted 11 Village Dr, Southbridge 01550 168 homes · For families
Stratton Hill Park HUD-assisted 161 W Mountain St, Worcester 01606 156 homes · For families
Pri Heritage Green LLC Tax credit (LIHTC) 16 Heritage Green Dr, Fiskdale 130 homes
Lebanon Hill Housing HUD-assisted 1 Therese Ave, Southbridge 01550 116 homes · For older adults
Great Bridge Lunenburg Inc Tax credit (LIHTC) 1 Tri Town Dr, Lunenburg 62 homes
Worcester Loomworks Phase 2 Tax credit (LIHTC) 93 Grand St, Worcester 55 homes
Paxton Senior Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 105 Holden Rd, Paxton 50 homes · 1 bd: 45 · 2 bd: 5 · In service since 2013 · For older adults
The Hills at Paxton Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 260 Grove St, Paxton 50 homes
School Street Residences Tax credit (LIHTC) 494 School St, Athol 49 homes
Voke Lofts Tax credit (LIHTC) 21 Salisbury St, Worcester 42 homes
Tritown Landing Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 5 Tri Town Dr, Lunenburg 33 homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 3 · In service since 2013 · For families
Beaver Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 974 Main St, Worcester 26 homes · Studio: 2 · 1 bd: 11 · 2 bd: 10 · 3 bd: 3 · In service since 1993
Austin Corridor II Tax credit (LIHTC) 84 Piedmont St, Worcester 20 homes · 1 bd: 3 · 2 bd: 5 · 3 bd: 11 · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 2013 · For families
Hadley Apts II Tax credit (LIHTC) 657 Main St, Worcester 1 home

How to apply

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. Source: HUD
You apply for public housing at the housing agency that runs it. The agency looks at your yearly income, whether you are a family, an older adult or a person with a disability, and your U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status. If you qualify, your name goes on a waiting list unless they can help you right away. Source: HUD
In tax-credit (LIHTC) apartments, the low-income homes have an income limit, a percentage of the area median income, and a rent cap. Source: 26 U.S.C. §42(g)
In buildings with Section 8 project-based assistance, only low-income households can move in. Source: 24 CFR §5.653(b)
A housing voucher (Section 8) is a separate kind of help: you apply at the public housing agency and use it to rent a home you choose. Source: HUD

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In public housing, the average payment is what households pay on average for rent and utilities, and the average wait is the time on the list of those who moved in. HUD does not publish those figures where fewer than 11 households reported.

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 Worcester County

The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 16 agencies serve in Worcester County. Here is what the rules say:

The rules, with their source

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
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)
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)
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)
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
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)

Mixed-status families: how assistance is figured

HUD income limits Yearly income of the whole family, before taxes.

HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Worcester, MA HUD Metro FMR Area.
People	Extremely low (30%)	Very low (50%)	Low
1 person	$27,650	$46,100	$73,750
2 people	$31,600	$52,700	$84,300
3 people	$35,550	$59,300	$94,850
4 people	$39,500	$65,850	$105,350
5 people	$42,700	$71,150	$113,800
6 people	$45,850	$76,400	$122,250
7 people	$50,040	$81,700	$130,650
8 people	$55,720	$86,950	$139,100

Area median income: $130,400. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Worcester, MA HUD Metro FMR Area. Where a single figure is needed, we use Worcester, MA HUD Metro FMR Area, the area where most people live. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026

How much can you earn? Check your case

Income limits by HUD area in Worcester County

HUD splits this county into 4 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.

Income limits by HUD area in Worcester County
HUD area	Median income	Extremely low (30%)	Very low (50%)	Low (80%)
Worcester, MA HUD Metro FMR Area The area where most people live 33 towns in this area Auburn town, Barre town, Boylston town, Brookfield town, Charlton town, Clinton town, Douglas town, Dudley town, East Brookfield town, Grafton town, Holden town, Leicester town, Millbury town, Northborough town, Northbridge town, North Brookfield town, Oakham town, Oxford town, Paxton town, Princeton town, Rutland town, Shrewsbury town, Southbridge Town city, Spencer town, Sterling town, Sturbridge town, Sutton town, Uxbridge town, Webster town, Westborough town, West Boylston town, West Brookfield town, Worcester city	$130,400	$39,500	$65,850	$105,350
Fitchburg-Leominster, MA HUD Metro FMR Area 8 towns in this area Ashburnham town, Fitchburg city, Gardner city, Leominster city, Lunenburg town, Templeton town, Westminster town, Winchendon town	$113,900	$39,500	$65,850	$105,350
Eastern Worcester County, MA HUD Metro FMR Area 11 towns in this area Berlin town, Blackstone town, Bolton town, Harvard town, Hopedale town, Lancaster town, Mendon town, Milford town, Millville town, Southborough town, Upton town	$149,400	$45,900	$76,500	$106,800
Western Worcester County, MA HUD Metro FMR Area 8 towns in this area Athol town, Hardwick town, Hubbardston town, New Braintree town, Petersham town, Phillipston town, Royalston town, Warren town	$102,000	$39,500	$65,850	$105,350

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

Worcester Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 3,700 vouchers · 2,410 public housing units (508) 635-3000 Worcester Housing Authority: corrales@worcesterha.org
Milford Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 567 vouchers · 65 public housing units (508) 473-9521 Milford Housing Authority: lbraza@milfordhousing.org
Leominster Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 404 vouchers (978) 537-5300 Leominster Housing Authority: ben@leominsterha.com
Fitchburg Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 227 vouchers · 53 public housing units (978) 342-5222 Fitchburg Housing Authority: DBushman@fitchburgha.org
Shrewsbury Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 177 vouchers · 99 public housing units (508) 757-0323 Shrewsbury Housing Authority: Kllybrg@aol.com
Winchendon Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 49 vouchers · 131 public housing units (978) 297-2280 Winchendon Housing Authority: aphillips@winha.org
Oxford Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 153 vouchers (508) 987-5055 Oxford Housing Authority: lmateo@oxfordha.com
The Bridge of Central Massachusetts Section 8 vouchers · 133 vouchers (508) 755-0333 The Bridge of Central Massachusetts: kbates@openskycs.org
Southbridge Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 128 vouchers (508) 765-5858 Southbridge Housing Authority: awolf@southbridgehousing.org
Webster Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 47 vouchers · 61 public housing units (508) 943-1634 Webster Housing Authority: melissa@websterha.org
Gardner Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 108 vouchers (978) 632-6634 Gardner Housing Authority: sandym@gardnerha.com
Auburn Housing Authority Public housing · 103 public housing units (508) 832-3852 Auburn Housing Authority: lorib7070@gmail.com
Clinton Housing Authority Public housing · 100 public housing units (978) 365-4150 Clinton Housing Authority: kdlsantos@clintonha.com
Warren Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 69 vouchers (413) 436-7184 Warren Housing Authority: executivedirector@warrenmahousing.com
Holden Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 62 vouchers (978) 728-6970 Holden Housing Authority: ben@leominsterha.com
Athol Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 61 vouchers (978) 249-4848 Athol Housing Authority: eperez@atholorangehousing.com

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 rule

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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 Worcester County

These HUD-approved agencies have offices in Worcester County. They counsel for free or at low cost.

NC
Newvue Communities, Inc.

470 Main St, Fitchburg · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 3 more
(978) 342-9561
RS
Rcap Solutions, Inc.

191 May St, Worcester · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 7 more
(978) 630-6772

See every agency in Massachusetts Find legal aid (lsc.gov)

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How much cash do you need to move in?

It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Worcester 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

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Your move

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We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.

Monthly rentHUD fair market rent in Worcester, MA HUD Metro FMR Area$HUD two-bedroom fair market rent (FMR) in Worcester County (FY2027). Enter the rent of the home you want.What you can set aside each month$To see how long it takes to put it together.

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Deposit and rent in advance

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Months of rentDollars

Months of rent for the depositThat is $2,043. We start with an example; enter what you are asked for.Pay the first month before moving inThey also ask for the last month

Application fees$What each application charges, for all the ones you'll fill out.Utility deposits and connection$Electricity, gas, water and internet. Ask each company.The move$Planning example, not a price: $100 to $400 to rent a truck for a day for a move within your city. Get quotes.Pet deposit$Other costs$Boxes, locks, basic furniture.

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Cash to move in

$4,086

What you need before you get the keys.

What adds up

First month: $2,043
Security deposit: $2,043
Total: $4,086

The deposit cap

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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.

Guide: the security deposit Guide: avoiding rental scams Family budget How much rent can I afford?

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.

Guides

Before you sign

Frequently asked questions

What is the fair market rent in Worcester County?

According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,280–$1,740; 1 bedroom: $1,288–$1,910; 2 bedrooms: $1,659–$2,499; 3 bedrooms: $2,297–$3,424; 4 bedrooms: $2,773–$3,736. 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 Worcester County?

Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,659–$2,499) without spending more than 30% of income takes $31.90–$48.06 an hour full time, or $66,360–$99,960 a year.

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Worcester County?

Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $65,850–$76,500 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 Worcester County?

For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,440 in 01092 to $3,400 in 01772. 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 Worcester County?

HUD lists 190 properties with homes for low-income households in Worcester 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 Worcester County?

Sources and methodology

Fair market rents and income limits come from HUD; typical rent and the burden, from the Census. The wage needed is our calculation: fair market rent × 12 ÷ 30% ÷ full-time hours a year. The voucher rules were read in their official text on the date shown.

Fair Market Rents Fiscal year 2027
Small Area Fair Market Rents Fiscal year 2027
Low-income apartments Retrieved November 6, 2026
American Community Survey Average 2020–2024
Income Limits Fiscal year 2026
Public Housing Agencies Retrieved November 6, 2026
HUD-approved housing counseling agencies Retrieved November 6, 2026

Program rules

24 CFR §888.113, Fair market rents for existing housing: Methodology Verified October 30, 2026
24 CFR §982.503, Payment standard areas, schedule, and amounts Verified October 30, 2026
24 CFR §5.603, Definitions (income) Verified October 30, 2026
24 CFR §982.201, Eligibility and targeting Verified October 30, 2026
24 CFR §982.1, Programs: purpose and structure Verified October 30, 2026
24 CFR §982.508, Maximum family share at initial occupancy Verified October 30, 2026
HUD, Housing Choice Voucher Tenants Verified October 30, 2026

Renting in Worcester County, Massachusetts

Four numbers to start with

Renting in Worcester County: what sets it apart

What HUD sets for each size

Fair market rent by HUD area in Worcester County

The fair market rent for your ZIP code

How many households spend too much

Compared with the state and the country

Low-income apartments in Worcester County

The Section 8 voucher in Worcester County

The rules, with their source

Income limits by HUD area in Worcester County

Housing agencies that serve this place

Your rights as a tenant in Massachusetts

Where to get help with rent in Worcester County

How much cash do you need to move in?

Your move

Before you sign

Frequently asked questions

What is the fair market rent in Worcester County?

How much do you need to earn to rent in Worcester County?

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Worcester County?

Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Worcester County?

How many low-income apartments are there in Worcester County?

How many households spend too much on rent in Worcester County?