North Common Village Public Housing Lowell, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
North Common Village is a Public Housing community in Lowell, MA with 524 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $553/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 77 months.
524
total units
99%
occupancy
$553
avg resident rent
77 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 254 Adams St, Lowell, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $22,901/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,462/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 35% |
How to apply at North Common Village
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 at 254 Adams St, Lowell; 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 (~$553/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Lowell
- City View Towers Public Housing
- River Place Towers LIHTC
- South Common Village Public Housing
- Westminster Village Arms PB Section 8
- New Lowell North Canal Apts LIHTC
- North Canal Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Market Mill PB Section 8
- Highland Parkway Public Housing
- North Canal Apartments PB Section 8
- Mass Mills I LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Townhouse of Lowell PB Section 8 | Lowell | 0.8 km |
| Appleton Mills Redevelopment 1a LIHTC | Lowell | 0.8 km |
| Lowell Sun / Father John's Medicine PB Section 8 | Lowell | 0.8 km |
| Counting House Lofts LIHTC | Lowell | 0.8 km |
| Appleton Mills Redevelopment 1b LIHTC | Lowell | 0.8 km |
| Jaycee Place Apts LIHTC | Lowell | 1.1 km |
| The Majestic Apts LIHTC | Lowell | 1.1 km |
| Apts at Boott Mills LIHTC | Lowell | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does North Common Village 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 North Common Village?
Residents report average rents near $553/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 North Common Village?
Contact the management office at 254 Adams St in Lowell. 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.