Olde English Village PB Section 8 Gardner, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Olde English Village is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Gardner, MA with 196 units reporting 89% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $479/month on average.
196
total units
89%
occupancy
$479
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 152 Manca Dr, Gardner, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $20,271/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,282/yr |
| People per unit | 2.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 11% |
How to apply at Olde English Village
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 152 Manca Dr, Gardner; 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 (~$479/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Gardner
- Olde English Village LIHTC
- Heywood Wakefield Place 1 LIHTC
- Binnall House PB Section 8
- Heywood Wakefield Place 3 LIHTC
- Heywood Wakefield 4 LIHTC
- Colonial Apts LIHTC
- Catherine Street 35 PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heatherwood Apts LIHTC | Baldwinville | 6.7 km |
| Heatherwood Apts LIHTC | Baldwinville | 6.7 km |
| Pine View Apts LIHTC | Baldwinville | 8.1 km |
| Hubbardston House Apartments PB Section 8 | Hubbardston | 10 km |
| Ashley Court LIHTC | Ashburnham | 10.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Gardner
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Olde English Village 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 Olde English Village?
Residents report average rents near $479/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 Olde English Village?
Contact the management office at 152 Manca Dr in Gardner. 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.