Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Webster, MA
There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Webster with roughly 534 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $360 to $494 per month. Median reported wait: about 23 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Webster
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Webster
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Village at Webster Ii LIHTC | 134 | — | — |
| Christopher Heights of Webster LIHTC | 83 | — | — |
| Webster Meadows/slater Estates PB Section 8 | 70 | $476 | — |
| Sitkowski LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Golden Heights Public Housing | 61 | $494 | 23 mo |
| Hartley Terrace LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Richard's Apartments PB Section 8 | 41 | $360 | — |
| Prospect Estates LIHTC | 25 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Webster (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster Meadows/slater Estates PB Section 8 | 70 | $476 | — |
| Richard's Apartments PB Section 8 | 41 | $360 | — |
Public housing developments in Webster
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Heights Public Housing | 61 | $494 | 23 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Webster
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Village at Webster Ii LIHTC | 134 | — | — |
| Christopher Heights of Webster LIHTC | 83 | — | — |
| Sitkowski LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Hartley Terrace LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Prospect Estates LIHTC | 25 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Worcester County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Worcester County: studio $1,588, 1-BR $1,599, 2-BR $2,056, 3-BR $2,548, 4-BR $2,825.
Full FMR table for Worcester County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Webster
- 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
- Athol, MA
- Auburn, MA
- Clinton, MA
- Fitchburg, MA
- Gardner, MA
- Leominster, MA
- Lunenburg, MA
- Oxford, MA
- Whitinsville, MA
- Winchendon, MA
- Worcester, MA
- Boston, MA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.