Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Lawrence, MA
There are 46 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Lawrence with roughly 3,810 assisted units — including 21 project-based Section 8 buildings, 4 public housing developments, and 28 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $366 to $685 per month. Median reported wait: about 77 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Lawrence
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Lawrence
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Public Housing | 333 | $404 | 102 mo |
| Merrimack Courts Public Housing | 290 | $611 | 60 mo |
| Beacon Court Public Housing | 253 | $685 | 6 mo |
| Essex Towers PB Section 8 | 198 | $366 | — |
| Mi Residential Community I PB Section 8 | 193 | $367 | — |
| Museum Square LIHTC | 176 | — | — |
| Elm Street Public Housing | 174 | $394 | 93 mo |
| Sycamore Village Lp LIHTC | 164 | — | — |
| St Alfio's Villa PB Section 8 | 154 | $395 | — |
| Valebrook Apartments PB Section 8 | 150 | $503 | — |
| Heritage Common LIHTCPB Section 8 | 140 | — | — |
| Arlington Park PB Section 8 | 130 | $519 | — |
| Mi Residential Community I PB Section 8 | 106 | $438 | — |
| Parkside Apts West PB Section 8 | 98 | $551 | — |
| Diamond Spring Gardens PB Section 8 | 96 | $388 | — |
| Rita Hall Apartments PB Section 8 | 90 | $374 | — |
| Trinity Marriner LIHTCPB Section 8 | 87 | — | — |
| Stone Mill Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 86 | — | — |
| Malden Mills Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | — | — |
| Duck Mill LIHTC | 73 | — | — |
| Duck Mill / Union Crossing Phase Ii LIHTC | 73 | — | — |
| Lawrence Ymca Sro LIHTC | 73 | — | — |
| Amesbury Gardens PB Section 8 | 64 | $465 | — |
| Malden Mills Phase Ii LIHTC | 62 | — | — |
| Union Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Blakeley Building LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
| The Blakeley LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
| Sacred Heart Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Island Parkside LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| American Woolen Mills LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| Ywca Fina House LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Project Hope LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| 108 Newbury St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Reviviendo Family Housing LIHTC | 17 | — | — |
| Saunders School LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Lmi Orange Wheeler 3 LIHTC | 13 | — | — |
| Orange Wheeler 2 LIHTC | 13 | — | — |
| Fidelity House PB Section 8 | 12 | $368 | — |
| Lmii Orange Wheeler 1 LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Summer Street LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Garden Street Apartments §811 | 10 | — | — |
| Lmi Orange Wheeler 2 LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
| Lmii Orange Wheeler 4 LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
| Orange Wheeler 3 LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
| Grant Road §811 | 4 | — | — |
| 811 - Duck Mill §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Lawrence (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Towers PB Section 8 | 198 | $366 | — |
| Mi Residential Community I PB Section 8 | 193 | $367 | — |
| St Alfio's Villa PB Section 8 | 154 | $395 | — |
| Valebrook Apartments PB Section 8 | 150 | $503 | — |
| Heritage Common LIHTCPB Section 8 | 140 | — | — |
| Arlington Park PB Section 8 | 130 | $519 | — |
| Mi Residential Community I PB Section 8 | 106 | $438 | — |
| Parkside Apts West PB Section 8 | 98 | $551 | — |
| Diamond Spring Gardens PB Section 8 | 96 | $388 | — |
| Rita Hall Apartments PB Section 8 | 90 | $374 | — |
| Trinity Marriner LIHTCPB Section 8 | 87 | — | — |
| Stone Mill Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 86 | — | — |
| Malden Mills Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | — | — |
| Amesbury Gardens PB Section 8 | 64 | $465 | — |
| Union Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Lawrence
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Public Housing | 333 | $404 | 102 mo |
| Merrimack Courts Public Housing | 290 | $611 | 60 mo |
| Beacon Court Public Housing | 253 | $685 | 6 mo |
| Elm Street Public Housing | 174 | $394 | 93 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Lawrence
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Museum Square LIHTC | 176 | — | — |
| Sycamore Village Lp LIHTC | 164 | — | — |
| Duck Mill LIHTC | 73 | — | — |
| Duck Mill / Union Crossing Phase Ii LIHTC | 73 | — | — |
| Lawrence Ymca Sro LIHTC | 73 | — | — |
| Malden Mills Phase Ii LIHTC | 62 | — | — |
| Blakeley Building LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
| The Blakeley LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
| American Woolen Mills LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| Ywca Fina House LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Reviviendo Family Housing LIHTC | 17 | — | — |
| Lmi Orange Wheeler 3 LIHTC | 13 | — | — |
| Orange Wheeler 2 LIHTC | 13 | — | — |
| Lmii Orange Wheeler 1 LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Summer Street LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
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 Lawrence
- 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
- Haverhill, MA
- Ipswich, 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.