Three Gems §811 Lowell, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Three Gems is a Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities) community in Lowell, MA with 8 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities) |
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| Address | 738 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA Map → |
How to apply at Three Gems
Section 811 PRAC: supportive housing for adults with disabilities, income-based rent with services.
- Call or visit the management office at 738 Merrimack St, Lowell; 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.
Other subsidized housing in Lowell
- North Common Village Public Housing
- City View Towers Public Housing
- River Place Towers LIHTC
- South Common Village Public Housing
- Westminster Village Arms PB Section 8
- New Lowell North Canal Apts LIHTC
- North Canal Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Market Mill PB Section 8
- Highland Parkway Public Housing
- North Canal Apartments PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mass Mills I LIHTC | Lowell | 0.8 km |
| Apts at Boott Mills LIHTC | Lowell | 0.8 km |
| Mass Mills Ii LIHTC | Lowell | 0.8 km |
| Raymond J Lord Manor PB Section 8 | Lowell | 0.8 km |
| Sirk Chestnut LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lowel | 0.8 km |
| Sirk Building LIHTC | Lowell | 0.8 km |
| Wentworth, the PB Section 8 | Lowell | 0.8 km |
| Peabody Majestic LIHTC | Lowell | 0.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Lowell
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Three Gems have?
Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities). Section 811 PRAC: supportive housing for adults with disabilities, income-based rent with services.
How much is rent at Three Gems?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Three Gems?
Contact the management office at 738 Merrimack St in Lowell. 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.