Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Beverly, MA
There are 17 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Beverly with roughly 1,042 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $558 to $726 per month. Median reported wait: about 10 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Beverly
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Beverly
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Village PB Section 8 | 232 | $726 | — |
| Garden City Towers Public Housing | 168 | $637 | 10 mo |
| Turtle Creek PB Section 8 | 109 | $603 | — |
| Turtle Creek Housing Llc LIHTC | 109 | — | — |
| Jaclen Tower LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Turtle Woods §202 Senior | 67 | $558 | — |
| Cabot Affordable Housing LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Cabot Street Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 43 | — | — |
| Harborlight House LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| Pleasant St Apts LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
| 62 Pleasant Street LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Holcroft Park Homes Phase Ii LIHTC | 29 | — | — |
| Holcroft Park Homes One Lp LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Mark Road Residence §811 | 4 | — | — |
| Mhpi Xi §811 | 4 | — | — |
| Miller Road Group Home §811 | 4 | — | — |
| 811 - Cabot Housing §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Beverly (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Village PB Section 8 | 232 | $726 | — |
| Turtle Creek PB Section 8 | 109 | $603 | — |
| Cabot Street Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 43 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Beverly
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City Towers Public Housing | 168 | $637 | 10 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Beverly
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turtle Creek Housing Llc LIHTC | 109 | — | — |
| Jaclen Tower LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Cabot Affordable Housing LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Harborlight House LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| Pleasant St Apts LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
| 62 Pleasant Street LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Holcroft Park Homes Phase Ii LIHTC | 29 | — | — |
| Holcroft Park Homes One Lp LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Essex County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Essex County: studio $2,359, 1-BR $2,476, 2-BR $2,941, 3-BR $3,526, 4-BR $3,894.
Full FMR table for Essex County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Beverly
- 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
- Amesbury, MA
- Andover, MA
- Danvers, MA
- Gloucester, MA
- Haverhill, MA
- Ipswich, MA
- Lawrence, MA
- Lynn, MA
- Methuen, MA
- North Andover, MA
- Peabody, MA
- Salem, MA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.