Townsend Elderly Residences PB Section 8 Townsend, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Townsend Elderly Residences is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Townsend, MA with 50 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $551/month on average.
50
total units
94%
occupancy
$551
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 66 Dudley Rd, Townsend, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $23,885/yr |
| Average personal income | $23,885/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Townsend Elderly Residences
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 66 Dudley Rd, Townsend; 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 (~$551/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Townsend
- Townsend Woods §202 Senior
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hollis Village LIHTC | Hollis | 12.7 km |
| Ronald a Philbrick Elderly Housing PB Section 8 | Greenville | 13.1 km |
| 811 - Fitchburg Yarnworks §811 PRA | Fitchburg | 13.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Townsend
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Townsend Elderly Residences 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 Townsend Elderly Residences?
Residents report average rents near $551/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 Townsend Elderly Residences?
Contact the management office at 66 Dudley Rd in Townsend. 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.