Washington Heights - Worcester PB Section 8 Worcester, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Washington Heights - Worcester is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Worcester, MA with 366 units reporting 81% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $442/month on average.
366
total units
81%
occupancy
$442
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 Williamsberg Dr, Worcester, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $18,220/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,311/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 0% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 87% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 53% |
How to apply at Washington Heights - Worcester
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 55 Williamsberg Dr, 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 (~$442/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bet Shalom PB Section 8 | Worcester | 1.4 km |
| Marble Street Apartments PB Section 8 | Worcester | 2 km |
| Elm Park Tower Apt Public Housing | Worcester | 2.5 km |
| Mill Pond Apt Public Housing | Worcester | 2.5 km |
| Worcester Loomworks - Phase 2 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Worcester | 2.8 km |
| Worcester Loomworks Phase 2 LIHTC | Worcester | 2.8 km |
| Worcester Loomworks-9% Phase Two LIHTC | Worcester | 2.8 km |
| Wellington LIHTCPB Section 8 | Worcester | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Washington Heights - Worcester 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 Washington Heights - Worcester?
Residents report average rents near $442/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 Washington Heights - Worcester?
Contact the management office at 55 Williamsberg Dr 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.