Colony Retirement Homes of Holden PB Section 8 Holden, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Colony Retirement Homes of Holden is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Holden, MA with 80 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $653/month on average.
80
total units
96%
occupancy
$653
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 68 Reservoir St, Holden, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $29,574/yr |
| Average personal income | $25,631/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 55% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 85% |
| One-bedroom share | 86% |
How to apply at Colony Retirement Homes of Holden
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 68 Reservoir St, Holden; 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 (~$653/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waarc Community Residence PB Section 8 | Worcester | 5.1 km |
| Paxton Senior Housing LIHTC | Paxton | 5.4 km |
| Bc Stratton Hill LIHTCPB Section 8 | Worcester | 5.5 km |
| Stratton Hill 2 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Worcester | 5.5 km |
| Colony Retirement Homes Iv PB Section 8 | Worcester | 5.6 km |
| The Hills at Paxton Village LIHTC | Paxton | 6 km |
← All subsidized housing in Holden
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Colony Retirement Homes of Holden 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 of Holden?
Residents report average rents near $653/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 of Holden?
Contact the management office at 68 Reservoir St in Holden. 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.