How many low income apartments are in Rockland, MA?

HUD administrative data tracks 6 subsidized properties in Rockland with approximately 578 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Rockland?

Tenant-paid rents in Rockland's assisted buildings typically range from about $669 to $669 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 Rockland?

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 Rockland?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Plymouth County: about $1,761/mo for one-bedroom and $2,311/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Rockland, MA

There are 6 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Rockland with roughly 578 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $669 to $669 per month. Median reported wait: about 117 months.

assisted properties

578

subsidized units

$669

typical rent

117 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Rockland

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Rockland

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Rockland Place I LIHTC	204	—	—
Rockland Place Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	204	—	—
Copley Gardens LIHTC	82	—	—
Lydia Square LIHTCPB Section 8	44	—	—
Garden Terrace Public Housing	40	$669	117 mo
Plain Street §811	4	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Rockland (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
Rockland Place Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	204	—	—
Lydia Square LIHTCPB Section 8	44	—	—

Public housing developments in Rockland

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
Garden Terrace Public Housing	40	$669	117 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Rockland

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
Rockland Place I LIHTC	204	—	—
Copley Gardens LIHTC	82	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Plymouth County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Plymouth County: studio $1,631, 1-BR $1,761, 2-BR $2,311, 3-BR $2,889, 4-BR $3,060.

Full FMR table for Plymouth County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Rockland

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.