Andover Commons PB Section 8 Andover, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Andover Commons is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Andover, MA with 167 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $480/month on average.
167
total units
95%
occupancy
$480
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 30 Railroad St, Andover, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $20,562/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,868/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 90% |
How to apply at Andover Commons
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 30 Railroad St, Andover; 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 (~$480/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Andover
- Riverview Commons LIHTC
- Brookside Estates LIHTC
- Marland Place LIHTC
- Lcs - Creative Living, Inc. §811
- Lovejoy-residential Options §811
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodridge Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | North Andover | 3.4 km |
| American Woolen Mills LIHTC | Lawrence | 3.4 km |
| Sacred Heart Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lawrence | 3.7 km |
| Stevens Corner LIHTC | North Andover | 3.7 km |
| Saunders School LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lawrence | 3.7 km |
| Grant Road §811 | Lawrence | 4 km |
| Diamond Spring Gardens PB Section 8 | Lawrence | 4.2 km |
| Morkeski Meadows Public Housing | North Andover | 4.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Andover
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Andover Commons 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 Andover Commons?
Residents report average rents near $480/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 Andover Commons?
Contact the management office at 30 Railroad St in Andover. 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.