Willowood Gardens Public Housing Gloucester, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Willowood Gardens is a Public Housing community in Gloucester, MA with 89 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $1,142/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 10 months.
89
total units
97%
occupancy
$1,142
avg resident rent
10 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Willowood Rd, Gloucester, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $48,093/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,156/yr |
| People per unit | 3 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 56% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 79% |
| One-bedroom share | 9% |
How to apply at Willowood Gardens
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 1 Willowood Rd, Gloucester; 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 (~$1,142/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Gloucester
- Central Grammar Apts LIHTC
- Pond View Village LIHTCPB Section 8
- Pond View Iii LIHTC
- Harbor Village LIHTCPB Section 8
- Cape Ann Ymca Community Center LIHTC
- 811 - Harbor Village §811 PRA
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Granite Street Bulding a LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rockport | 5.6 km |
| Granite Street Bulding a LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rockport | 5.6 km |
| Rockport School LIHTC | Rockport | 6.1 km |
| Rockport School LIHTC | Rockport | 6.1 km |
| Twelve Summer Street Apts LIHTC | Manchester | 10.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Gloucester
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Willowood Gardens 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 Willowood Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $1,142/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 Willowood Gardens?
Contact the management office at 1 Willowood Rd in Gloucester. 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.