Southwest Gdn Apt Public Housing Worcester, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Southwest Gdn Apt is a Public Housing community in Worcester, MA with 27 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $950/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 102 months.
27
total units
100%
occupancy
$950
avg resident rent
102 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 Home St, Worcester, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $48,384/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,286/yr |
| People per unit | 4.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 56% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 74% |
How to apply at Southwest Gdn Apt
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 8 Home St, Worcester; 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 (~$950/mo average here).
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- Webster Sq Tower Apt Eas Public Housing
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- Plumley Village East PB Section 8
- Washington Heights - Worcester PB Section 8
- Seabury Heights LIHTC
- Seabury Heights PB Section 8
- Autumn Woods LIHTC
- Autumn Woods PB Section 8
- Coes Pond Village LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Belmont Tower Apt Public Housing | Worcester | 0.8 km |
| Canterbury Tower PB Section 8 | Worcester | 0.8 km |
| Worcester Court House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Worcester | 0.8 km |
| Wellington LIHTCPB Section 8 | Worcester | 1.1 km |
| Wellington 2 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Worcester | 1.1 km |
| Wellington House PB Section 8 | Worcester | 1.1 km |
| Murray Ave Apt Public Housing | Worcester | 1.1 km |
| Whittier Terrace PB Section 8 | Worcester | 1.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Worcester
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Southwest Gdn Apt 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 Southwest Gdn Apt?
Residents report average rents near $950/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 Southwest Gdn Apt?
Contact the management office at 8 Home St in Worcester. 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.