Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Newton, MA
There are 23 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Newton with roughly 1,127 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $389 to $821 per month. Median reported wait: about 27 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Newton
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Newton
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arborpoint at Woodland Station LIHTCPB Section 8 | 180 | — | — |
| Evans Park at Newton Corner LIHTC | 112 | — | — |
| Cabot Park Village LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Golda Meir House I PB Section 8 | 100 | $551 | — |
| Coleman House I PB Section 8 | 99 | $413 | — |
| 14 - Golda Meir House §202 Senior | 74 | $433 | — |
| Haywood House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 55 | — | — |
| Campus House - Jche 15 §202 Senior | 45 | $446 | — |
| Hamilton Grove Apts / Newton H.a. PB Section 8 | 42 | $451 | — |
| John W. Weeks House PB Section 8 | 42 | $821 | — |
| Sumner St Hsg for the Elderly PB Section 8 | 42 | $501 | — |
| New Falls Apts PB Section 8 | 41 | $773 | — |
| Echo Ridge Public Housing | 36 | $405 | 47 mo |
| Nonantum Village Public Housing | 36 | $419 | 6 mo |
| Nonantum Village Place §202 Senior | 34 | $389 | — |
| Peirce House PB Section 8 | 29 | $467 | — |
| Newton Corner Place LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Alternative Home PB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| California Street Corp §811 | 8 | — | — |
| Coyne Road §811 | 6 | — | — |
| Juniper House §811 | 6 | — | — |
| Bontempo §811 | 4 | — | — |
| Heritage at Vernon Court LIHTC | — | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Newton (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arborpoint at Woodland Station LIHTCPB Section 8 | 180 | — | — |
| Golda Meir House I PB Section 8 | 100 | $551 | — |
| Coleman House I PB Section 8 | 99 | $413 | — |
| Haywood House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 55 | — | — |
| Hamilton Grove Apts / Newton H.a. PB Section 8 | 42 | $451 | — |
| John W. Weeks House PB Section 8 | 42 | $821 | — |
| Sumner St Hsg for the Elderly PB Section 8 | 42 | $501 | — |
| New Falls Apts PB Section 8 | 41 | $773 | — |
| Peirce House PB Section 8 | 29 | $467 | — |
| Alternative Home PB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Newton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echo Ridge Public Housing | 36 | $405 | 47 mo |
| Nonantum Village Public Housing | 36 | $419 | 6 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Newton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evans Park at Newton Corner LIHTC | 112 | — | — |
| Cabot Park Village LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Newton Corner Place LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Heritage at Vernon Court LIHTC | — | — | — |
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 Newton
- 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.