Rosary Towers Public Housing Holyoke, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Rosary Towers is a Public Housing community in Holyoke, MA with 321 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $436/month on average.
321
total units
95%
occupancy
$436
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 21 Bowers St, Holyoke, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $18,583/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,710/yr |
| People per unit | 1.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 85% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 70% |
How to apply at Rosary Towers
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 21 Bowers 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 (~$436/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Holyoke
- 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
- Prospect Heights PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Park Apartments LIHTC | Holyoke | 0.8 km |
| Pulaski Heights PB Section 8 | Holyoke | 0.8 km |
| Chestnut Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | Holyoke | 0.8 km |
| Veterans Park Apartments PB Section 8 | Holyoke | 0.8 km |
| Library Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Holyoke | 0.8 km |
| Riverplace Apts Ii LIHTC | Holyoke | 0.8 km |
| Phoenix Apts LIHTC | Holyoke | 1.4 km |
| South City Housing LIHTC | Holyoke | 1.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Holyoke
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Rosary Towers have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Rosary Towers?
Residents report average rents near $436/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 Rosary Towers?
Contact the management office at 21 Bowers 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.