How many low income apartments are in Danvers, MA?

HUD administrative data tracks 10 subsidized properties in Danvers with approximately 440 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Danvers?

Tenant-paid rents in Danvers's assisted buildings typically range from about $569 to $990 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 Danvers?

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 Danvers?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Essex County: about $2,476/mo for one-bedroom and $2,941/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Danvers, MA

There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Danvers with roughly 440 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $569 to $990 per month. Median reported wait: about 31 months.

assisted properties

440

subsidized units

$780

typical rent

31 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Danvers

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Danvers

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Heritage at Danvers LIHTC	80	—	—
Putnam Farm at Danvers LIHTC	80	—	—
Highland Manor Public Housing	76	$990	31 mo
Conant Village LIHTC	60	—	—
Conifer Hill Commons I LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Conifer Hill Commons Ii LIHTC	42	—	—
Nan §811	24	$569	—
240 Conant Street LIHTC	18	—	—
Supported Community Living §811	7	—	—
Coolidge Road Residence §811	5	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Danvers (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
Conifer Hill Commons I LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—

Public housing developments in Danvers

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
Highland Manor Public Housing	76	$990	31 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Danvers

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
Heritage at Danvers LIHTC	80	—	—
Putnam Farm at Danvers LIHTC	80	—	—
Conant Village LIHTC	60	—	—
Conifer Hill Commons Ii LIHTC	42	—	—
240 Conant Street LIHTC	18	—	—

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 Danvers

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.