Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Holyoke, MA
There are 38 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Holyoke with roughly 3,063 assisted units — including 12 project-based Section 8 buildings, 5 public housing developments, and 24 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $306 to $736 per month. Median reported wait: about 52 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Holyoke
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Holyoke
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosary Towers Public Housing | 321 | $436 | — |
| Holyoke Farms LIHTC | 225 | — | — |
| Beaudoin Village Public Housing | 217 | $621 | — |
| Holyoke Hill LIHTC | 165 | — | — |
| Sargeant West LIHTC | 154 | — | — |
| Sargeant West Apts PB Section 8 | 154 | $503 | — |
| Sc Hamilton Phase 1 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 127 | — | — |
| South Canal Lp LIHTC | 127 | — | — |
| Lyman Terrace Public Housing | 116 | $348 | — |
| Riverplace Apts I LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Prospect Heights PB Section 8 | 95 | $479 | — |
| Essex Street 287 PB Section 8 | 94 | $420 | — |
| Lyman Terrace 1 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Lyman Terrace 2 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Chestnut Park Apartments LIHTC | 69 | — | — |
| Northeast Apts Ii LIHTC | 69 | — | — |
| Phoenix Apts LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| South City Housing LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Pulaski Heights PB Section 8 | 57 | $365 | — |
| Chestnut Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Churchill Home Ii Public Housing | 50 | $635 | 55 mo |
| Churchill Homes LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | 50 | $736 | 48 mo |
| Churchill Homes Ii LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Hampshire Pine Apts Phase Ii LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Mont Marie Senior Residence §202 Senior | 49 | $454 | — |
| South Holyoke Housing LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Veterans Park Apartments PB Section 8 | 47 | $306 | — |
| Churchill Homes I LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
| Verano Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Library Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| Voces de Esperanza LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Puerta de La Esperanza LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
| St. Joseph Residence §202 Senior | 30 | $471 | — |
| Holyoke Nueva Vida Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Riverplace Apts Ii LIHTC | 15 | — | — |
| Cherry Hill §811 | 7 | — | — |
| Highlands Residence §811 | 6 | — | — |
| 811 - Holyoke Farms §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Holyoke (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sargeant West Apts PB Section 8 | 154 | $503 | — |
| Sc Hamilton Phase 1 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 127 | — | — |
| Prospect Heights PB Section 8 | 95 | $479 | — |
| Essex Street 287 PB Section 8 | 94 | $420 | — |
| Lyman Terrace 1 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Lyman Terrace 2 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Pulaski Heights PB Section 8 | 57 | $365 | — |
| Chestnut Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Churchill Homes LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | 50 | $736 | 48 mo |
| Veterans Park Apartments PB Section 8 | 47 | $306 | — |
| Verano Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Library Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Holyoke
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosary Towers Public Housing | 321 | $436 | — |
| Beaudoin Village Public Housing | 217 | $621 | — |
| Lyman Terrace Public Housing | 116 | $348 | — |
| Churchill Home Ii Public Housing | 50 | $635 | 55 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Holyoke
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyoke Farms LIHTC | 225 | — | — |
| Holyoke Hill LIHTC | 165 | — | — |
| Sargeant West LIHTC | 154 | — | — |
| South Canal Lp LIHTC | 127 | — | — |
| Riverplace Apts I LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Chestnut Park Apartments LIHTC | 69 | — | — |
| Northeast Apts Ii LIHTC | 69 | — | — |
| Phoenix Apts LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| South City Housing LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Churchill Homes Ii LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Hampshire Pine Apts Phase Ii LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| South Holyoke Housing LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Churchill Homes I LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
| Voces de Esperanza LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Puerta de La Esperanza 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 Holyoke
- 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
- Chicopee, MA
- East Longmeadow, 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.