Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Haverhill, MA
There are 27 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Haverhill with roughly 1,986 assisted units — including 11 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 17 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $421 to $644 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Haverhill
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Haverhill
Section 8 apartments in Haverhill (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presidential Gardens Apts. PB Section 8 | 185 | $644 | — |
| Hadley West Apts. PB Section 8 | 182 | $563 | — |
| Cordovan at Haverhill Station LIHTCPB Section 8 | 146 | — | — |
| Merrivista PB Section 8 | 126 | $502 | — |
| Judson House PB Section 8 | 116 | $421 | — |
| Phoenix Row Apartments PB Section 8 | 96 | $521 | — |
| 98 Essex Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Ao Flats LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Winter Street Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Gerson Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Hayes Building Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Haverhill
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamel Mill Lofts LIHTC | 305 | — | — |
| Mission Towers LIHTC | 117 | — | — |
| Tenney Place Phase 1 LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Winter Street School LIHTC | 55 | — | — |
| Harbor Place at Merrimack LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| New Hadley LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Auburn Apts LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Great Bridge LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Haverhill Veterans Housing LIHTC | 27 | — | — |
| Haverhill Vets LIHTC | 27 | — | — |
| River Rock LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
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 Haverhill
- 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
- Amesbury, MA
- Andover, MA
- Beverly, MA
- Danvers, MA
- Gloucester, MA
- Ipswich, MA
- Lawrence, MA
- Lynn, MA
- Methuen, MA
- North Andover, MA
- Peabody, MA
- Salem, MA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.