Waarc Community Residence PB Section 8 Worcester, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Waarc Community Residence is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Worcester, MA with 11 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $364/month on average.
11
total units
91%
occupancy
$364
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 W Chester St, Worcester, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $15,033/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,033/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 25% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 100% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Waarc Community Residence
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 100 W Chester 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 (~$364/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colony Retirement Homes Iv PB Section 8 | Worcester | 0.8 km |
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| Colony Retirement Homes Iii PB Section 8 | Worcester | 2.8 km |
| Colony Retirement Homes I PB Section 8 | Worcester | 2.8 km |
| Colony Retirement Homes Ii PB Section 8 | Worcester | 2.8 km |
| Bc Stratton Hill LIHTCPB Section 8 | Worcester | 3.4 km |
| Stratton Hill 2 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Worcester | 3.4 km |
| Providence North St Apt Public Housing | Worcester | 4.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Waarc Community Residence 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 Waarc Community Residence?
Residents report average rents near $364/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 Waarc Community Residence?
Contact the management office at 100 W Chester 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.