Canterbury Tower PB Section 8 Worcester, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Canterbury Tower is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Worcester, MA with 156 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $397/month on average.
156
total units
96%
occupancy
$397
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 6 Wachusett St, Worcester, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $16,458/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,806/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 92% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 89% |
How to apply at Canterbury Tower
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 6 Wachusett St, Worcester; 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 (~$397/mo average here).
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- Seabury Heights LIHTC
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- Autumn Woods LIHTC
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- Coes Pond Village LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chevalier LIHTC | Worcester | 1.1 km |
| Central Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | Worcester | 1.1 km |
| Green Hill Towers PB Section 8 | Worcester | 1.4 km |
| Wellington LIHTCPB Section 8 | Worcester | 1.4 km |
| Wellington 2 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Worcester | 1.4 km |
| Wellington House PB Section 8 | Worcester | 1.4 km |
| Murray Ave Apt Public Housing | Worcester | 1.4 km |
| Whittier Terrace PB Section 8 | Worcester | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Canterbury Tower 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 Canterbury Tower?
Residents report average rents near $397/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 Canterbury Tower?
Contact the management office at 6 Wachusett St in Worcester. 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.