Garden City Towers Public Housing Beverly, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Garden City Towers is a Public Housing community in Beverly, MA with 168 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $637/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 10 months.
168
total units
99%
occupancy
$637
avg resident rent
10 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 Sohier Rd, Beverly, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $26,991/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,337/yr |
| People per unit | 1.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 71% |
How to apply at Garden City 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 20 Sohier Rd, Beverly; 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 (~$637/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 811 - Cabot Housing §811 PRA | Beverly | 1.1 km |
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| Mark Road Residence §811 | Beverly | 2.2 km |
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| Nan §811 | Danvers | 4 km |
| Coolidge Road Residence §811 | Danvers | 4.3 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Garden City 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 Garden City Towers?
Residents report average rents near $637/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 Garden City Towers?
Contact the management office at 20 Sohier Rd in Beverly. 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.