How many low income apartments are in Westfield, MA?

HUD administrative data tracks 12 subsidized properties in Westfield with approximately 623 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Westfield?

Tenant-paid rents in Westfield's assisted buildings typically range from about $411 to $453 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 Westfield?

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 Westfield?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Hampden County: about $1,382/mo for one-bedroom and $1,734/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Westfield, MA

There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Westfield with roughly 623 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $411 to $453 per month.

assisted properties

623

subsidized units

$432

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Westfield

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Westfield

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Powdermill Apts LIHTC	247	—	—
General Shepard PB Section 8	106	$411	—
Edgewinn LIHTC	84	—	—
Mosely Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	68	—	—
East Mountain View §202 Senior	46	$453	—
Sanford Apts LIHTC	21	—	—
Elm Street Revitalization LIHTCPB Section 8	19	—	—
Prospect Hill Apts LIHTC	17	—	—
Associations Third Property §811	5	—	—
Assoc First Prop/franklin St Reside §811	4	—	—
4th Assoc Swiss Village Condominium §811	3	—	—
Eighteenth Association Properties §811	3	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Westfield (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
General Shepard PB Section 8	106	$411	—
Mosely Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	68	—	—
Elm Street Revitalization LIHTCPB Section 8	19	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Westfield

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
Powdermill Apts LIHTC	247	—	—
Edgewinn LIHTC	84	—	—
Sanford Apts LIHTC	21	—	—
Prospect Hill Apts LIHTC	17	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Hampden County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Hampden County: studio $1,219, 1-BR $1,382, 2-BR $1,734, 3-BR $2,127, 4-BR $2,296.

Full FMR table for Hampden County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Westfield

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.