How many low income apartments are in Wakefield, MA?

HUD administrative data tracks 5 subsidized properties in Wakefield with approximately 221 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Wakefield?

Tenant-paid rents in Wakefield's assisted buildings typically range from about $526 to $625 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 Wakefield?

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 Wakefield?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Middlesex 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 Wakefield, MA

There are 5 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Wakefield with roughly 221 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 1 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $526 to $625 per month. Median reported wait: about 35 months.

assisted properties

221

subsidized units

$576

typical rent

35 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Wakefield

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Wakefield

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Arbor at Wakefield LIHTCPB Section 8	90	—	—
Colonial Point PB Section 8	44	$535	—
Crystal View Apt Public Housing	40	$558	35 mo
Lincoln School / Wakefield H.a. PB Section 8	25	$526	—
Wakefield Senior Housing §202 Senior	22	$625	—

Section 8 apartments in Wakefield (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
Arbor at Wakefield LIHTCPB Section 8	90	—	—
Colonial Point PB Section 8	44	$535	—
Lincoln School / Wakefield H.a. PB Section 8	25	$526	—

Public housing developments in Wakefield

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
Crystal View Apt Public Housing	40	$558	35 mo

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 Wakefield

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.