Rock Harbor PB Section 8 Orleans, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Rock Harbor is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Orleans, MA with 100 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $451/month on average.
100
total units
92%
occupancy
$451
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 9 Main St, Orleans, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $19,985/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,996/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 87% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 78% |
How to apply at Rock Harbor
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 9 Main St, Orleans; 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 (~$451/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Orleans
- Rock Harbor Village LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 811 - Village at Nauset Green §811 PRA | Eastham | 6.7 km |
| Frederick Court Elderly Hsg §202 Senior | Brewster | 8.8 km |
| 811 - Brewster Woods §811 PRA | Brewster | 8.8 km |
| State St Acquisition LIHTC | Brewster | 9 km |
| Eagle Point, Inc. §811 | Brewster | 11.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Orleans
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Rock Harbor 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 Rock Harbor?
Residents report average rents near $451/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 Rock Harbor?
Contact the management office at 9 Main St in Orleans. 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.