Lamplighter Village PB Section 8 Canton, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Lamplighter Village is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Canton, MA with 80 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $528/month on average.
80
total units
99%
occupancy
$528
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 Stagecoach Rd, Canton, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $23,128/yr |
| Average personal income | $20,558/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 85% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 95% |
How to apply at Lamplighter Village
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 2 Stagecoach Rd, Canton; 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 (~$528/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Canton
- Canton Village LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Quail Run Apts Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Stoughton | 2 km |
| Quail Run Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Stoughton | 2 km |
| Stoughton Memorial Villa Public Housing | Stoughton | 2.2 km |
| Presidential Courts PB Section 8 | Stoughton | 2.4 km |
| West Stoughton Village LIHTC | Stoughton | 3.5 km |
| Bridlepath Apts LIHTC | Randolph | 4.3 km |
| Bridle Path Apts PB Section 8 | Randolph | 4.3 km |
| Bittersweet Apts LIHTC | Randolph | 4.3 km |
← All subsidized housing in Canton
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Lamplighter Village 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 Lamplighter Village?
Residents report average rents near $528/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 Lamplighter Village?
Contact the management office at 2 Stagecoach Rd in Canton. 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.