Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Brockton, MA
There are 29 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Brockton with roughly 3,916 assisted units — including 12 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 15 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $392 to $889 per month. Median reported wait: about 39 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Brockton
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Brockton
Section 8 apartments in Brockton (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwoods Apartments PB Section 8 | 202 | $670 | — |
| Trinity Village PB Section 8 | 164 | $535 | — |
| Hamilton Wade Douglas Apts. PB Section 8 | 159 | $402 | — |
| Brockton Commons PB Section 8 | 139 | $403 | — |
| Davis Commons PB Section 8 | 99 | $540 | — |
| Hamilton Wade Douglas Apts. PB Section 8 | 81 | $428 | — |
| Roadway Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 69 | — | — |
| Chatham West Ii PB Section 8 | 68 | $684 | — |
| Bixby Brockton PB Section 8 | 60 | $455 | — |
| Sycamore on Main LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Bixby Brockton PB Section 8 | 44 | $392 | — |
| Pine Homes PB Section 8 | 23 | $663 | — |
Public housing developments in Brockton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campello High Rise Public Housing | 1,299 | $407 | 32 mo |
| Crescent Court Public Housing | 323 | $889 | 46 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Brockton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Commons A&b LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| Pine Commons LIHTC | 168 | — | — |
| Pine Gardens LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Pine Homes Lp LIHTC | 114 | — | — |
| Bixby-brockton Apts LIHTC | 106 | — | — |
| Walkover Commons LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Residences at Centre & Main Phase 1a LIHTC | 71 | — | — |
| Residences at Centre + Main - Phase 1a LIHTC | 71 | — | — |
| Trinity Brockton Four Phase One LIHTC | 61 | — | — |
| Residences at Centre and Main - Phase 1b LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Brockton Rhf LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Westfield Estates LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Cc Station Lofts LIHTC | 25 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Plymouth County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Plymouth County: studio $1,631, 1-BR $1,761, 2-BR $2,311, 3-BR $2,889, 4-BR $3,060.
Full FMR table for Plymouth County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Brockton
- 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
- Abington, MA
- Duxbury, MA
- East Wareham, MA
- Hanover, MA
- Lakeville, MA
- Marion, MA
- Marshfield, MA
- Middleborough, MA
- Plymouth, MA
- Rockland, MA
- Scituate, MA
- Wareham, MA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.