Groton Commons PB Section 8 Groton, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Groton Commons is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Groton, MA with 34 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $530/month on average.
34
total units
97%
occupancy
$530
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 74 Willowdale Rd, Groton, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $23,655/yr |
| Average personal income | $23,655/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 76% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Groton Commons
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 74 Willowdale Rd, Groton; 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 (~$530/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nashoba Park LIHTC | Ayer | 5.6 km |
| Nutting Grove Apts / Ayer H.a. PB Section 8 | Ayer | 5.6 km |
| Pleasant Street School §202 Senior | Ayer | 5.8 km |
| Bowers Brook LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harvard | 8.9 km |
| Foxglove Apts LIHTC | Harvard | 8.9 km |
| Stony Brook Village LIHTC | Westford | 9.2 km |
| Residences at Stony Brook Phase 2 LIHTC | Westford | 9.2 km |
| Pond Side Apts LIHTC | Littleton | 9.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Groton
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Groton Commons 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 Groton Commons?
Residents report average rents near $530/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 Groton Commons?
Contact the management office at 74 Willowdale Rd in Groton. 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.