Beacon Court Public Housing Lawrence, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Beacon Court is a Public Housing community in Lawrence, MA with 253 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $685/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 6 months.
253
total units
100%
occupancy
$685
avg resident rent
6 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 Market St, Lawrence, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $30,401/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,686/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 1% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 69% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 87% |
| One-bedroom share | 9% |
How to apply at Beacon Court
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 100 Market 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 (~$685/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Lawrence
- Lawrence Public Housing
- Merrimack Courts 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
- Heritage Common LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Morkeski Meadows Public Housing | North Andover | 0.8 km |
| Stone Mill Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lawrence | 1.1 km |
| Duck Mill LIHTC | Lawrence | 1.1 km |
| Union Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lawrence | 1.1 km |
| Island Parkside LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lawrence | 1.1 km |
| Mi Residential Community I PB Section 8 | Lawrence | 1.4 km |
| Lawrence Ymca Sro LIHTC | Lawrence | 1.4 km |
| Amesbury Gardens PB Section 8 | Lawrence | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Beacon Court have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Beacon Court?
Residents report average rents near $685/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 Beacon Court?
Contact the management office at 100 Market 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.