Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Framingham, MA
There are 18 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Framingham with roughly 1,517 assisted units — including 12 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $337 to $701 per month. Median reported wait: about 28 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Framingham
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Framingham
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Terrace Apartments PB Section 8 | 218 | $701 | — |
| Beaver Street Public Housing | 167 | $600 | 28 mo |
| Cochituate Homes Coop PB Section 8 | 160 | — | — |
| Shillman House LIHTC | 150 | — | — |
| Edmands House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 132 | — | — |
| Edmands House PB Section 8 | 112 | $440 | — |
| Framingham Green PB Section 8 | 110 | $488 | — |
| Musterfield Place Llc LIHTC | 110 | — | — |
| Saxonville Village PB Section 8 | 63 | $628 | — |
| Tribune Apartments PB Section 8 | 53 | $374 | — |
| Shillman House §202 Senior | 50 | $458 | — |
| Irving Square Apts PB Section 8 | 46 | $401 | — |
| Irving Square Apts LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
| Claflin House PB Section 8 | 40 | $337 | — |
| Sherwood Park Apartments PB Section 8 | 30 | $587 | — |
| Irving Street Apts PB Section 8 | 11 | — | — |
| Pine St 22-40 PB Section 8 | 11 | $648 | — |
| Vernon Street Apartments §811 | 8 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Framingham (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Terrace Apartments PB Section 8 | 218 | $701 | — |
| Cochituate Homes Coop PB Section 8 | 160 | — | — |
| Edmands House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 132 | — | — |
| Edmands House PB Section 8 | 112 | $440 | — |
| Framingham Green PB Section 8 | 110 | $488 | — |
| Saxonville Village PB Section 8 | 63 | $628 | — |
| Tribune Apartments PB Section 8 | 53 | $374 | — |
| Irving Square Apts PB Section 8 | 46 | $401 | — |
| Claflin House PB Section 8 | 40 | $337 | — |
| Sherwood Park Apartments PB Section 8 | 30 | $587 | — |
| Irving Street Apts PB Section 8 | 11 | — | — |
| Pine St 22-40 PB Section 8 | 11 | $648 | — |
Public housing developments in Framingham
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Street Public Housing | 167 | $600 | 28 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Framingham
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shillman House LIHTC | 150 | — | — |
| Musterfield Place Llc LIHTC | 110 | — | — |
| Irving Square Apts LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Middlesex County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Middlesex County: studio $2,359, 1-BR $2,476, 2-BR $2,941, 3-BR $3,526, 4-BR $3,894.
Full FMR table for Middlesex County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Framingham
- 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
- Arlington, MA
- Ashland, MA
- Ayer, MA
- Bedford, MA
- Billerica, MA
- Cambridge, MA
- Chelmsford, MA
- Everett, MA
- Hudson, MA
- Lexington, MA
- Littleton, MA
- Lowell, MA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.