Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Fitchburg, MA
There are 14 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Fitchburg with roughly 762 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $357 to $608 per month. Median reported wait: about 2 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Fitchburg
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Fitchburg
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitchburg Green PB Section 8 | 159 | $459 | — |
| Joseph's House PB Section 8 | 139 | $466 | — |
| Fitchburg Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Anwelt Heritage Apts LIHTC | 86 | — | — |
| Hotel Raymond Apts LIHTC | 74 | — | — |
| Hotel Raymond PB Section 8 | 73 | $396 | — |
| Fitchburg Place Public Housing | 50 | $357 | 2 mo |
| Meadowbrook Village PB Section 8 | 35 | $608 | — |
| Blossom Court LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
| Pratt Street-blossom Court Apts LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
| Mount Vernon Housing, Inc. §811 | 3 | — | — |
| Forest and Taft Streets Public Housing | 2 | — | — |
| 174 Milk Street Public Housing | 1 | — | — |
| 811 - Fitchburg Yarnworks §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Fitchburg (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitchburg Green PB Section 8 | 159 | $459 | — |
| Joseph's House PB Section 8 | 139 | $466 | — |
| Fitchburg Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Hotel Raymond PB Section 8 | 73 | $396 | — |
| Meadowbrook Village PB Section 8 | 35 | $608 | — |
Public housing developments in Fitchburg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitchburg Place Public Housing | 50 | $357 | 2 mo |
| Forest and Taft Streets Public Housing | 2 | — | — |
| 174 Milk Street Public Housing | 1 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Fitchburg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anwelt Heritage Apts LIHTC | 86 | — | — |
| Hotel Raymond Apts LIHTC | 74 | — | — |
| Blossom Court LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
| Pratt Street-blossom Court Apts LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
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 Fitchburg
- 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
- Athol, MA
- Auburn, MA
- Clinton, MA
- Gardner, MA
- Leominster, MA
- Lunenburg, MA
- Oxford, MA
- Webster, MA
- Whitinsville, MA
- Winchendon, MA
- Worcester, MA
- Boston, MA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.