Macarthur Terrace PB Section 8 Chicopee, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Macarthur Terrace is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Chicopee, MA with 55 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $516/month on average.
55
total units
98%
occupancy
$516
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 65 Broadway St, Chicopee, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $21,291/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,828/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 64% |
How to apply at Macarthur Terrace
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 65 Broadway St, Chicopee; 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 (~$516/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Chicopee
- Cvt Lp LIHTC
- Memorial Apt Public Housing
- Cabot Manor Apt Public Housing
- Falls View Apts. PB Section 8
- Mckinley House PB Section 8
- Arbors at Chicopee LIHTC
- Canterbury Arms Apt Public Housing
- Dom Polski PB Section 8
- Dom Polski LIHTC
- Kendall Hotel LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Court Public Housing | Springfield | 2.4 km |
| St James Manor LIHTC | Springfield | 3.4 km |
| Sc Hamilton Phase 1 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Holyoke | 4.2 km |
| South Canal Lp LIHTC | Holyoke | 4.2 km |
| Bergin Circle LIHTC | Springfield | 4.5 km |
| Bergen Circle Apartments PB Section 8 | Springfield | 4.5 km |
| Bergen Circle PB Section 8 | Springfield | 4.5 km |
| Reed Village Public Housing | Springfield | 4.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Chicopee
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Macarthur Terrace 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 Macarthur Terrace?
Residents report average rents near $516/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 Macarthur Terrace?
Contact the management office at 65 Broadway St in Chicopee. 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.