Lafayette Place Public Housing Worcester, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Lafayette Place is a Public Housing community in Worcester, MA with 66 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $462/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 10 months.
66
total units
97%
occupancy
$462
avg resident rent
10 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 Lafayette St, Worcester, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $24,426/yr |
| Average personal income | $21,712/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 22% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 67% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 91% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Lafayette Place
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 2 Lafayette St, Worcester; 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 (~$462/mo average here).
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- Webster Sq Tower Apt Eas Public Housing
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- Washington Heights - Worcester PB Section 8
- Seabury Heights LIHTC
- Seabury Heights PB Section 8
- Autumn Woods LIHTC
- Autumn Woods PB Section 8
- Coes Pond Village LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chevalier LIHTC | Worcester | 1.1 km |
| Wellington LIHTCPB Section 8 | Worcester | 1.4 km |
| Wellington 2 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Worcester | 1.4 km |
| Wellington House PB Section 8 | Worcester | 1.4 km |
| Murray Ave Apt Public Housing | Worcester | 1.4 km |
| Whittier Terrace PB Section 8 | Worcester | 1.4 km |
| Whittier Terrace Apts LIHTC | Worcester | 1.4 km |
| Fruit Sever LIHTCPB Section 8 | Worcester | 1.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Worcester
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Lafayette Place 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 Lafayette Place?
Residents report average rents near $462/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 Lafayette Place?
Contact the management office at 2 Lafayette St in Worcester. 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.