Colony Retirement Homes Ii PB Section 8 Worcester, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Colony Retirement Homes Ii is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Worcester, MA with 21 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $595/month on average.
21
total units
100%
occupancy
$595
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 485 Grove St, Worcester, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $26,123/yr |
| Average personal income | $26,123/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 50% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Colony Retirement Homes Ii
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 485 Grove 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 (~$595/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Illyrian Gardens PB Section 8 | Worcester | 1.7 km |
| Green Hill Towers PB Section 8 | Worcester | 2 km |
| Belmont Tower Apt Public Housing | Worcester | 2.4 km |
| Canterbury Tower PB Section 8 | Worcester | 2.4 km |
| Worcester Court House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Worcester | 2.4 km |
| Colony Retirement Homes Iv PB Section 8 | Worcester | 2.4 km |
| Wellington LIHTCPB Section 8 | Worcester | 3.3 km |
| Wellington 2 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Worcester | 3.3 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Colony Retirement Homes Ii 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 Colony Retirement Homes Ii?
Residents report average rents near $595/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 Colony Retirement Homes Ii?
Contact the management office at 485 Grove 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.