Shawme Heights Apts. PB Section 8 Sandwich, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Shawme Heights Apts. is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Sandwich, MA with 44 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $599/month on average.
44
total units
95%
occupancy
$599
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 Leveridge Ln, Sandwich, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $25,874/yr |
| Average personal income | $23,624/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 64% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 93% |
How to apply at Shawme Heights Apts.
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 5 Leveridge Ln, Sandwich; 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 (~$599/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Sandwich
- Shawme Heights Ii Inc. §202 Senior
- Terrapin Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Osprey Lane LIHTC | East Sandwich | 5.6 km |
| 811 - Terrapin Ridge §811 PRA | East Sandwich | 5.6 km |
| Osprey Lane LIHTC | East Sandwich | 5.6 km |
| 811 - Terrapin Ridge §811 PRA | East Sandwich | 5.6 km |
| Coady School LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bourne | 7.1 km |
| Canal Bluffs Phase 3 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bourne | 7.1 km |
| Bourne Oaks PB Section 8 | Bourne | 7.6 km |
| 811 - Canal Bluffs Phase 3 §811 PRA | Bourne | 7.6 km |
← All subsidized housing in Sandwich
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Shawme Heights Apts. 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 Shawme Heights Apts.?
Residents report average rents near $599/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 Shawme Heights Apts.?
Contact the management office at 5 Leveridge Ln in Sandwich. 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.