How many low income apartments are in Auburn, MA?

HUD administrative data tracks 3 subsidized properties in Auburn with approximately 188 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Auburn?

Tenant-paid rents in Auburn's assisted buildings typically range from about $582 to $585 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Auburn?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Auburn?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Worcester County: about $1,599/mo for one-bedroom and $2,056/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Auburn, MA

There are 3 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Auburn with roughly 188 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 1 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $582 to $585 per month. Median reported wait: about 31 months.

assisted properties

188

subsidized units

$584

typical rent

31 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Auburn

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Auburn

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Auburn Ha Public Housing	103	$585	31 mo
Mary D Stone LIHTCPB Section 8	55	—	—
Kateri Tekakwitha Senior Housing §202 Senior	30	$582	—

Section 8 apartments in Auburn (project-based)

These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Mary D Stone LIHTCPB Section 8	55	—	—

Public housing developments in Auburn

Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Auburn Ha Public Housing	103	$585	31 mo

Voucher rent limits: Worcester County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Worcester County: studio $1,588, 1-BR $1,599, 2-BR $2,056, 3-BR $2,548, 4-BR $2,825.

Full FMR table for Worcester County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Auburn

Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.

Nearby cities with low income housing

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.