Pequoig House PB Section 8 Athol, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Pequoig House is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Athol, MA with 53 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $520/month on average.
53
total units
98%
occupancy
$520
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 416 Main St, Athol, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $22,430/yr |
| Average personal income | $20,561/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 69% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 91% |
How to apply at Pequoig House
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 416 Main St, Athol; 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 (~$520/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Athol
- School Street Residences LIHTC
- Cotage - Hapgood Apts LIHTC
- Cottage Street & Hapgood Apts LIHTC
- Dumont Realty Trust LIHTC
- Cottage Development PB Section 8
- Delta Apts LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Pine PB Section 8 | Orange | 5.2 km |
| King Pine PB Section 8 | Orange | 5.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Athol
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Pequoig House 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 Pequoig House?
Residents report average rents near $520/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 Pequoig House?
Contact the management office at 416 Main St in Athol. 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.