New Horizons PB Section 8 Worcester, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
New Horizons is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Worcester, MA with 34 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $506/month on average.
34
total units
97%
occupancy
$506
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 Benson Ave, Worcester, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $20,740/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,954/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 77% |
How to apply at New Horizons
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 20 Benson Ave, 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 (~$506/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Booth Apartments Public Housing | Worcester | 0.8 km |
| Mountain Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Worcester | 2.4 km |
| Green Hill Towers PB Section 8 | Worcester | 2.8 km |
| Shrewsbury Tower Public Housing | Shrewsbury | 2.8 km |
| Plantation Tower LIHTC | Worcester | 3.3 km |
| Lincoln Park Tower Apt Public Housing | Worcester | 3.4 km |
| Christopher Heights of Worcester LIHTC | Worcester | 3.4 km |
| Providence North St Apt Public Housing | Worcester | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does New Horizons 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 New Horizons?
Residents report average rents near $506/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 New Horizons?
Contact the management office at 20 Benson Ave 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.