Essex Towers PB Section 8 Lawrence, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Essex Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Lawrence, MA with 198 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $366/month on average.
198
total units
97%
occupancy
$366
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $15,099/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,736/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 95% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Essex Towers
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; 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 (~$366/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Lawrence
- Lawrence Public Housing
- Merrimack Courts Public Housing
- Beacon Court Public Housing
- Mi Residential Community I PB Section 8
- Museum Square LIHTC
- Elm Street Public Housing
- Sycamore Village Lp LIHTC
- St Alfio's Villa PB Section 8
- Valebrook Apartments PB Section 8
- Heritage Common LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mi Residential Community I PB Section 8 | Lawrence | 0.8 km |
| Lawrence Ymca Sro LIHTC | Lawrence | 0.8 km |
| Amesbury Gardens PB Section 8 | Lawrence | 0.8 km |
| Rita Hall Apartments PB Section 8 | Lawrence | 1.1 km |
| Arlington Park PB Section 8 | Lawrence | 1.4 km |
| Trinity Marriner LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lawrence | 1.4 km |
| Malden Mills Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lawrence | 1.4 km |
| Nevins Manor §202 Senior | Methuen | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Essex Towers 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 Towers?
Residents report average rents near $366/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 Towers?
Contact the management office in Lawrence. 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.