Amesbury Gardens PB Section 8 Lawrence, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Amesbury Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Lawrence, MA with 64 units reporting 89% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $465/month on average.
64
total units
89%
occupancy
$465
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 206 Amesbury St, Lawrence, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $19,181/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,314/yr |
| People per unit | 1.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 97% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 36% |
How to apply at Amesbury Gardens
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 206 Amesbury St, Lawrence; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$465/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Lawrence
- Lawrence Public Housing
- Merrimack Courts Public Housing
- Beacon Court Public Housing
- Essex Towers PB Section 8
- Mi Residential Community I PB Section 8
- Museum Square LIHTC
- Elm Street Public Housing
- Sycamore Village Lp LIHTC
- St Alfio's Villa PB Section 8
- Valebrook Apartments PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkside Apts West PB Section 8 | Lawrence | 0.8 km |
| Stone Mill Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lawrence | 0.8 km |
| Duck Mill LIHTC | Lawrence | 0.8 km |
| Malden Mills Phase Ii LIHTC | Lawrence | 0.8 km |
| Union Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lawrence | 0.8 km |
| Blakeley Building LIHTC | Lawrence | 0.8 km |
| The Blakeley LIHTC | Lawrence | 0.8 km |
| Island Parkside LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lawrence | 0.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Lawrence
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Amesbury Gardens have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Amesbury Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $465/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Amesbury Gardens?
Contact the management office at 206 Amesbury St in Lawrence. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.