How many low income apartments are in Peabody, MA?

HUD administrative data tracks 8 subsidized properties in Peabody with approximately 785 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Peabody?

Tenant-paid rents in Peabody's assisted buildings typically range from about $538 to $583 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 Peabody?

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 Peabody?

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 Peabody, MA

There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Peabody with roughly 785 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $538 to $583 per month.

assisted properties

785

subsidized units

$561

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Peabody

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Peabody

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Tannery LIHTCPB Section 8	284	—	—
Tannery Ii PB Section 8	172	$583	—
Peabody House PB Section 8	139	$538	—
Seeglitz / Peabody H.a. PB Section 8	78	$553	—
Brown School Residences LIHTCPB Section 8	61	—	—
Penelope 120 §202 Senior	48	$558	—
Family Quarters, Inc §811	3	—	—
811 - Tannery in Peabody §811 PRA	0	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Peabody (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
Tannery LIHTCPB Section 8	284	—	—
Tannery Ii PB Section 8	172	$583	—
Peabody House PB Section 8	139	$538	—
Seeglitz / Peabody H.a. PB Section 8	78	$553	—
Brown School Residences LIHTCPB Section 8	61	—	—

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 Peabody

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.