Essex Street 287 PB Section 8 Holyoke, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Essex Street 287 is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Holyoke, MA with 94 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $420/month on average.
94
total units
99%
occupancy
$420
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 287 Essex St, Holyoke, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $17,509/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,828/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 17% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 95% |
How to apply at Essex Street 287
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 287 Essex St, Holyoke; 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 (~$420/mo average here).
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- Rosary Towers Public Housing
- Holyoke Farms LIHTC
- Beaudoin Village Public Housing
- Holyoke Hill LIHTC
- Sargeant West LIHTC
- Sargeant West Apts PB Section 8
- Sc Hamilton Phase 1 LIHTCPB Section 8
- South Canal Lp LIHTC
- Lyman Terrace Public Housing
- Riverplace Apts I LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prospect Heights PB Section 8 | Holyoke | 0.8 km |
| Chestnut Park Apartments LIHTC | Holyoke | 0.8 km |
| Pulaski Heights PB Section 8 | Holyoke | 0.8 km |
| Chestnut Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | Holyoke | 0.8 km |
| Veterans Park Apartments PB Section 8 | Holyoke | 0.8 km |
| Library Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Holyoke | 0.8 km |
| Riverplace Apts Ii LIHTC | Holyoke | 0.8 km |
| Churchill Home Ii Public Housing | Holyoke | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Essex Street 287 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 Essex Street 287?
Residents report average rents near $420/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 Essex Street 287?
Contact the management office at 287 Essex St in Holyoke. 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.