Park Gardens PB Section 8 Methuen, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Park Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Methuen, MA with 160 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $552/month on average.
160
total units
99%
occupancy
$552
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 Burnham Rd, Methuen, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $23,622/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,993/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 81% |
How to apply at Park Gardens
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 12 Burnham Rd, Methuen; 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 (~$552/mo average here).
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- Broadway Building LIHTCPB Section 8
- Lebanese Community Hsg. for Elderly PB Section 8
- Cedars Home Ii §202 Senior
- Lmi Phillips Tenney LIHTC
- Davis Road §811
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brookside Estates LIHTC | Andover | 1.1 km |
| Riverview Commons LIHTC | Andover | 1.4 km |
| Merrimack Courts Public Housing | Lawrence | 2.5 km |
| Lawrence Public Housing | Lawrence | 2.8 km |
| Essex Towers PB Section 8 | Lawrence | 2.8 km |
| Elm Street Public Housing | Lawrence | 2.8 km |
| Arlington Park PB Section 8 | Lawrence | 2.8 km |
| Parkside Apts West PB Section 8 | Lawrence | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Methuen
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Park Gardens 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 Park Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $552/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 Park Gardens?
Contact the management office at 12 Burnham Rd in Methuen. 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.