How many low income apartments are in Methuen, MA?

HUD administrative data tracks 10 subsidized properties in Methuen with approximately 530 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Methuen?

Tenant-paid rents in Methuen's assisted buildings typically range from about $462 to $884 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Methuen?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Methuen?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Essex County: about $2,476/mo for one-bedroom and $2,941/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Methuen, MA

There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Methuen with roughly 530 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $462 to $884 per month. Median reported wait: about 122 months.

assisted properties

530

subsidized units

$673

typical rent

122 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Methuen

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Methuen

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Park Gardens PB Section 8	160	$552	—
Millfalls Apts LIHTC	97	—	—
Merrimack Valley Apts PB Section 8	60	$474	—
Nevins Manor §202 Senior	44	$474	—
Methuen Family Hsng-jade Street Public Housing	42	$884	122 mo
Broadway Building LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Lebanese Community Hsg. for Elderly PB Section 8	40	$462	—
Cedars Home Ii §202 Senior	31	$496	—
Lmi Phillips Tenney LIHTC	12	—	—
Davis Road §811	4	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Methuen (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
Park Gardens PB Section 8	160	$552	—
Merrimack Valley Apts PB Section 8	60	$474	—
Broadway Building LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Lebanese Community Hsg. for Elderly PB Section 8	40	$462	—

Public housing developments in Methuen

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
Methuen Family Hsng-jade Street Public Housing	42	$884	122 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Methuen

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
Millfalls Apts LIHTC	97	—	—
Lmi Phillips Tenney 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 Methuen

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.