Mt Carmel Apartments PB Section 8 Worcester, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mt Carmel Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Worcester, MA with 74 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $433/month on average.
74
total units
97%
occupancy
$433
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 50 Shrewsbury St, Worcester, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $18,728/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,475/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 88% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Mt Carmel Apartments
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 50 Shrewsbury 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 (~$433/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chevalier LIHTC | Worcester | 0.8 km |
| Belmont Tower Apt Public Housing | Worcester | 1.4 km |
| Canterbury Tower PB Section 8 | Worcester | 1.4 km |
| Worcester Court House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Worcester | 1.4 km |
| Christopher Heights of Worcester LIHTC | Worcester | 1.4 km |
| Lafayette Place Public Housing | Worcester | 1.4 km |
| Wellington LIHTCPB Section 8 | Worcester | 1.7 km |
| Wellington 2 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Worcester | 1.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mt Carmel Apartments 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 Mt Carmel Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $433/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 Mt Carmel Apartments?
Contact the management office at 50 Shrewsbury 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.