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There are 2,476 low-income apartments in Worcester County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Worcester County, Massachusetts can range from $616 to $1,833 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 11,745 low-income homes in Worcester County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2023, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $416 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on March 31st, 2023. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Worcester County, Massachusetts
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Moving to Work |
Worcester County, Massachusetts Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Worcester County features 11,745 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Worcester County, Massachusetts
There are 2,476 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Worcester County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Worcester County, Massachusetts
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Worcester County landlords $800 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in Worcester County.
2023 Worcester County, Massachusetts Fair Market Rents
Fair Market Rents, often abbreviated as FMR, can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used to establish the payment standards for the Housing Choice Voucher Program, maximum rents in HOME financed rental projects and initial rents for Section 8 project based assistance.
| Town/Area | Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashburnham town | $989 | $1,047 | $1,358 | $1,748 | $2,040 |
| Athol town | $941 | $953 | $1,254 | $1,708 | $1,839 |
| Auburn town | $1,231 | $1,272 | $1,635 | $1,990 | $2,196 |
| Barre town | $1,231 | $1,272 | $1,635 | $1,990 | $2,196 |
| Berlin town | $1,112 | $1,263 | $1,663 | $2,254 | $2,681 |
| Blackstone town | $1,112 | $1,263 | $1,663 | $2,254 | $2,681 |
| Bolton town | $1,112 | $1,263 | $1,663 | $2,254 | $2,681 |
| Boylston town | $1,231 | $1,272 | $1,635 | $1,990 | $2,196 |
| Brookfield town | $1,231 | $1,272 | $1,635 | $1,990 | $2,196 |
| Charlton town | $1,231 | $1,272 | $1,635 | $1,990 | $2,196 |
| Clinton town | $1,231 | $1,272 | $1,635 | $1,990 | $2,196 |
| Douglas town | $1,231 | $1,272 | $1,635 | $1,990 | $2,196 |
| Dudley town | $1,231 | $1,272 | $1,635 | $1,990 | $2,196 |
| East Brookfield town | $1,231 | $1,272 | $1,635 | $1,990 | $2,196 |
| Fitchburg city | $989 | $1,047 | $1,358 | $1,748 | $2,040 |
| Gardner city | $989 | $1,047 | $1,358 | $1,748 | $2,040 |
| Grafton town | $1,231 | $1,272 | $1,635 | $1,990 | $2,196 |
| Hardwick town | $941 | $953 | $1,254 | $1,708 | $1,839 |
| Harvard town | $1,112 | $1,263 | $1,663 | $2,254 | $2,681 |
| Holden town | $1,231 | $1,272 | $1,635 | $1,990 | $2,196 |
| Hopedale town | $1,112 | $1,263 | $1,663 | $2,254 | $2,681 |
| Hubbardston town | $941 | $953 | $1,254 | $1,708 | $1,839 |
| Lancaster town | $1,112 | $1,263 | $1,663 | $2,254 | $2,681 |
| Leicester town | $1,231 | $1,272 | $1,635 | $1,990 | $2,196 |
| Leominster city | $989 | $1,047 | $1,358 | $1,748 | $2,040 |
| Lunenburg town | $989 | $1,047 | $1,358 | $1,748 | $2,040 |
| Mendon town | $1,112 | $1,263 | $1,663 | $2,254 | $2,681 |
| Milford town | $1,112 | $1,263 | $1,663 | $2,254 | $2,681 |
| Millbury town | $1,231 | $1,272 | $1,635 | $1,990 | $2,196 |
| Millville town | $1,112 | $1,263 | $1,663 | $2,254 | $2,681 |
| New Braintree town | $941 | $953 | $1,254 | $1,708 | $1,839 |
| Northborough town | $1,231 | $1,272 | $1,635 | $1,990 | $2,196 |
| Northbridge town | $1,231 | $1,272 | $1,635 | $1,990 | $2,196 |
| North Brookfield town | $1,231 | $1,272 | $1,635 | $1,990 | $2,196 |
| Oakham town | $1,231 | $1,272 | $1,635 | $1,990 | $2,196 |
| Oxford town | $1,231 | $1,272 | $1,635 | $1,990 | $2,196 |
| Paxton town | $1,231 | $1,272 | $1,635 | $1,990 | $2,196 |
| Petersham town | $941 | $953 | $1,254 | $1,708 | $1,839 |
| Phillipston town | $941 | $953 | $1,254 | $1,708 | $1,839 |
| Princeton town | $1,231 | $1,272 | $1,635 | $1,990 | $2,196 |
| Royalston town | $941 | $953 | $1,254 | $1,708 | $1,839 |
| Rutland town | $1,231 | $1,272 | $1,635 | $1,990 | $2,196 |
| Shrewsbury town | $1,231 | $1,272 | $1,635 | $1,990 | $2,196 |
| Southborough town | $1,112 | $1,263 | $1,663 | $2,254 | $2,681 |
| Southbridge Town city | $1,231 | $1,272 | $1,635 | $1,990 | $2,196 |
| Spencer town | $1,231 | $1,272 | $1,635 | $1,990 | $2,196 |
| Sterling town | $1,231 | $1,272 | $1,635 | $1,990 | $2,196 |
| Sturbridge town | $1,231 | $1,272 | $1,635 | $1,990 | $2,196 |
| Sutton town | $1,231 | $1,272 | $1,635 | $1,990 | $2,196 |
| Templeton town | $989 | $1,047 | $1,358 | $1,748 | $2,040 |
| Upton town | $1,112 | $1,263 | $1,663 | $2,254 | $2,681 |
| Uxbridge town | $1,231 | $1,272 | $1,635 | $1,990 | $2,196 |
| Warren town | $941 | $953 | $1,254 | $1,708 | $1,839 |
| Webster town | $1,231 | $1,272 | $1,635 | $1,990 | $2,196 |
| Westborough town | $1,231 | $1,272 | $1,635 | $1,990 | $2,196 |
| West Boylston town | $1,231 | $1,272 | $1,635 | $1,990 | $2,196 |
| West Brookfield town | $1,231 | $1,272 | $1,635 | $1,990 | $2,196 |
| Westminster town | $989 | $1,047 | $1,358 | $1,748 | $2,040 |
| Winchendon town | $989 | $1,047 | $1,358 | $1,748 | $2,040 |
| Worcester city | $1,231 | $1,272 | $1,635 | $1,990 | $2,196 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Worcester County, MA Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 191 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 14,816 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 11,745 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 35.27% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.29 |
| Average Household Size | 2.60 |
| Median Household Income | $65,313 ±$682 |
| Median Rent | $934 ±$8 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 46.57% ± 1.15pp |
| Total Population | 810,935 |
Population and Household Demographics
Worcester County is a county in Massachusetts with a population of 810,935. There are 301,176 households in the county with an average household size of 2.60 persons. 35.27% of households in Worcester County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Worcester County
The median gross income for households in Worcester County is $65,313 a year, or $5,443 a month. The median rent for the county is $934 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Worcester County, a household making less than $3,113 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 46.57% of households who rent are overburdened in Worcester County.
Area Median Income In Worcester County
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
In Worcester County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $104,400
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in Worcester County
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in Worcester County
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the Worcester County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$22,300 | $25,500 | $28,700 | $31,850 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Worcester County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$37,150 | $42,450 | $47,750 | $53,050 | $57,300 | $61,550 | $65,800 | $70,050 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Worcester County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$59,400 | $67,900 | $76,400 | $84,850 | $91,650 | $98,450 | $105,250 | $112,050 |
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