Macdonald Way Public Housing Pembroke, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Macdonald Way is a Public Housing community in Pembroke, MA with 49 units reporting 80% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $614/month on average.
49
total units
80%
occupancy
$614
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $26,002/yr |
| Average personal income | $22,535/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 85% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 97% |
How to apply at Macdonald Way
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; 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 (~$614/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cushing Residence Inc PB Section 8 | Hanover | 3.4 km |
| Barstow Village Llc LIHTC | Hanover | 4.3 km |
| Hanover Legion Elderly Apartments PB Section 8 | Hanover | 4.3 km |
| Group Homes Iii §811 | Marshfield | 5.4 km |
| Hanover Woods LIHTC | Hanover | 6.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Pembroke
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Macdonald Way 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 Macdonald Way?
Residents report average rents near $614/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 Macdonald Way?
Contact the management office in Pembroke. 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.