Prospect Heights PB Section 8 Holyoke, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Prospect Heights is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Holyoke, MA with 95 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $479/month on average.
95
total units
100%
occupancy
$479
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 41 Chestnut St, Holyoke, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $19,974/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,896/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 85% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 77% |
How to apply at Prospect Heights
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 41 Chestnut St, Holyoke; 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 Holyoke
- Rosary Towers Public Housing
- Holyoke Farms LIHTC
- Beaudoin Village Public Housing
- Holyoke Hill LIHTC
- Sargeant West LIHTC
- Sargeant West Apts PB Section 8
- Sc Hamilton Phase 1 LIHTCPB Section 8
- South Canal Lp LIHTC
- Lyman Terrace Public Housing
- Riverplace Apts I LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Essex Street 287 PB Section 8 | Holyoke | 0.8 km |
| Lyman Terrace 2 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Holyoke | 0.8 km |
| Northeast Apts Ii LIHTC | Holyoke | 0.8 km |
| Phoenix Apts LIHTC | Holyoke | 1.1 km |
| South City Housing LIHTC | Holyoke | 1.1 km |
| South Holyoke Housing LIHTC | Holyoke | 1.1 km |
| Hubert Place §202 Senior | South Hadley | 1.1 km |
| Puerta de La Esperanza LIHTC | Holyoke | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Prospect Heights 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 Prospect Heights?
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 Prospect Heights?
Contact the management office at 41 Chestnut St in Holyoke. 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.