Shrewsbury Tower Public Housing Shrewsbury, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Shrewsbury Tower is a Public Housing community in Shrewsbury, MA with 99 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $541/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 7 months.
99
total units
98%
occupancy
$541
avg resident rent
7 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 36 N Quinsigamond Ave Ste 1, Shrewsbury, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $24,071/yr |
| Average personal income | $20,304/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 64% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Shrewsbury Tower
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 36 N Quinsigamond Ave Ste 1, Shrewsbury; 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 (~$541/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Shrewsbury
- Town Arbor LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Park Tower Apt Public Housing | Worcester | 1.4 km |
| Plantation Tower LIHTC | Worcester | 2 km |
| Booth Apartments Public Housing | Worcester | 2.4 km |
| Seabury Heights LIHTC | Worcester | 2.8 km |
| Seabury Heights PB Section 8 | Worcester | 2.8 km |
| Christopher Heights of Worcester LIHTC | Worcester | 2.8 km |
| Green Hill Towers PB Section 8 | Worcester | 3.4 km |
| Great Brook Valley Apartments Public Housing | Worcester | 3.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Shrewsbury
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Shrewsbury Tower 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 Shrewsbury Tower?
Residents report average rents near $541/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 Shrewsbury Tower?
Contact the management office at 36 N Quinsigamond Ave Ste 1 in Shrewsbury. 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.