Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Lowell, MA
There are 56 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Lowell with roughly 6,001 assisted units — including 19 project-based Section 8 buildings, 5 public housing developments, and 31 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $355 to $736 per month. Median reported wait: about 61 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Lowell
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Lowell
Section 8 apartments in Lowell (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Village Arms PB Section 8 | 400 | $587 | — |
| North Canal Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 267 | — | — |
| Market Mill PB Section 8 | 230 | $478 | — |
| North Canal Apartments PB Section 8 | 200 | $561 | — |
| Centennial Island Apartments PB Section 8 | 117 | $469 | — |
| Townhouse of Lowell PB Section 8 | 96 | $389 | — |
| Raymond J Lord Manor PB Section 8 | 92 | $465 | — |
| Lowell Sun / Father John's Medicine PB Section 8 | 84 | $388 | — |
| Lowell Belvidere Housing PB Section 8 | 70 | $546 | — |
| Rogers Hall PB Section 8 | 60 | $547 | — |
| Mazur Park Apartments PB Section 8 | 50 | $432 | — |
| Archie Kenefick Manor / Lowell H.a. PB Section 8 | 42 | $490 | — |
| Wentworth, the PB Section 8 | 40 | $355 | — |
| Southwick Block Apts PB Section 8 | 28 | $379 | — |
| Gorham Street - Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Lowell
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Common Village Public Housing | 524 | $553 | 77 mo |
| City View Towers Public Housing | 448 | $479 | 59 mo |
| South Common Village Public Housing | 426 | $507 | 62 mo |
| Highland Parkway Public Housing | 213 | $736 | 9 mo |
| William B. Trainor Ii Manor Public Housing | 10 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Lowell
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Place Towers LIHTC | 448 | — | — |
| New Lowell North Canal Apts LIHTC | 267 | — | — |
| Mass Mills I LIHTC | 160 | — | — |
| Apts at Boott Mills LIHTC | 154 | — | — |
| Princeton Village LIHTC | 151 | — | — |
| Redwood Terrace LIHTC | 151 | — | — |
| Jaycee Place Apts LIHTC | 137 | — | — |
| Mass Mills Ii LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Mayflower Apts LIHTC | 99 | — | — |
| Parkside Village LIHTC | 99 | — | — |
| Appleton Mills Redevelopment 1a LIHTC | 90 | — | — |
| Massachusetts Mills 3 LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Massachusetts Mills Iii - Picker Building LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Counting House Lofts LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
| Sirk Building 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 Lowell
- 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
- Framingham, MA
- Hudson, MA
- Lexington, MA
- Littleton, MA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.