Palmer Green Est PB Section 8 Palmer, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Palmer Green Est is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Palmer, MA with 156 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $495/month on average.
156
total units
97%
occupancy
$495
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Beacon Dr, Palmer, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $20,576/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,310/yr |
| People per unit | 1.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 74% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 51% |
How to apply at Palmer Green Est
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 1 Beacon Dr, Palmer; 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 (~$495/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Palmer
- Bc Palmer Green LIHTCPB Section 8
- Kirkwood Place LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kelley Apts LIHTC | Monson | 8.2 km |
| Falcon Knoll Housing Corp. §202 Senior | Wilbraham | 10.1 km |
| Edview Residences §811 | Ludlow | 10.1 km |
| 9th Association Tinkham Road §811 | Wilbraham | 12.7 km |
| Church Street School Senior Housing LIHTC | Ware | 13.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Palmer
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Palmer Green Est 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 Palmer Green Est?
Residents report average rents near $495/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 Palmer Green Est?
Contact the management office at 1 Beacon Dr in Palmer. 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.