Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Chicopee, MA
There are 22 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Chicopee with roughly 1,389 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $339 to $556 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Chicopee
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Chicopee
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cvt Lp LIHTC | 290 | — | — |
| Memorial Apt Public Housing | 157 | $378 | — |
| Cabot Manor Apt Public Housing | 150 | $556 | — |
| Falls View Apts. PB Section 8 | 130 | $469 | — |
| Mckinley House PB Section 8 | 105 | $492 | — |
| Arbors at Chicopee LIHTC | 90 | — | — |
| Canterbury Arms Apt Public Housing | 76 | $339 | — |
| Macarthur Terrace PB Section 8 | 55 | $516 | — |
| Dom Polski PB Section 8 | 50 | $365 | — |
| Dom Polski LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Kendall Hotel LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Chapin School Veterans LIHTC | 43 | — | — |
| Ames Priviledge Unit 2 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Kendall Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | — | — |
| Cabotville Common LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
| Algonquin - Casino §811 | 9 | — | — |
| Alden House §811 | 6 | — | — |
| Honeyman Residence §811 | 6 | — | — |
| Mckinstry Residence §811 | 6 | — | — |
| 19 Th Association Sheridan St Resid §811 | 4 | — | — |
| 17th Association Granby Road §811 | 3 | — | — |
| 6th Association Kirby School Condom §811 | 3 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Chicopee (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falls View Apts. PB Section 8 | 130 | $469 | — |
| Mckinley House PB Section 8 | 105 | $492 | — |
| Macarthur Terrace PB Section 8 | 55 | $516 | — |
| Dom Polski PB Section 8 | 50 | $365 | — |
| Ames Priviledge Unit 2 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Kendall Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Chicopee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Apt Public Housing | 157 | $378 | — |
| Cabot Manor Apt Public Housing | 150 | $556 | — |
| Canterbury Arms Apt Public Housing | 76 | $339 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Chicopee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cvt Lp LIHTC | 290 | — | — |
| Arbors at Chicopee LIHTC | 90 | — | — |
| Dom Polski LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Kendall Hotel LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Chapin School Veterans LIHTC | 43 | — | — |
| Cabotville Common LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Hampden County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Hampden County: studio $1,219, 1-BR $1,382, 2-BR $1,734, 3-BR $2,127, 4-BR $2,296.
Full FMR table for Hampden County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Chicopee
- 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
- Agawam, MA
- East Longmeadow, MA
- Holyoke, MA
- Longmeadow, MA
- Palmer, MA
- Springfield, MA
- West Springfield, MA
- Westfield, MA
- Wilbraham, MA
- Boston, MA
- Dorchester, MA
- Worcester, MA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.