City View Towers Public Housing Lowell, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
City View Towers is a Public Housing community in Lowell, MA with 448 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $479/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 59 months.
448
total units
97%
occupancy
$479
avg resident rent
59 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 657 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $19,936/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,215/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at City View Towers
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 657 Merrimack St, Lowell; 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 (~$479/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Lowell
- North Common Village Public Housing
- River Place Towers LIHTC
- South Common Village Public Housing
- Westminster Village Arms PB Section 8
- New Lowell North Canal Apts LIHTC
- North Canal Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Market Mill PB Section 8
- Highland Parkway Public Housing
- North Canal Apartments PB Section 8
- Mass Mills I LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Apts at Boott Mills LIHTC | Lowell | 0.8 km |
| Mass Mills Ii LIHTC | Lowell | 0.8 km |
| Raymond J Lord Manor PB Section 8 | Lowell | 0.8 km |
| Sirk Chestnut LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lowel | 0.8 km |
| Sirk Building LIHTC | Lowell | 0.8 km |
| Wentworth, the PB Section 8 | Lowell | 0.8 km |
| Peabody Majestic LIHTC | Lowell | 0.8 km |
| Mayflower Apts LIHTC | Lowell | 1.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Lowell
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does City View Towers 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 City View Towers?
Residents report average rents near $479/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 City View Towers?
Contact the management office at 657 Merrimack St in Lowell. 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.