Lowell, MA Low Income Housing

Lowell, MA Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Lowell, MA

How do I qualify for low income housing in Lowell, MA?
To qualify for low income housing in Massachusetts, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Lowell, MA

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Lowell, MA, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Lowell, MA. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Lowell, Massachusetts - Middlesex County

Studio Apartments $2,198
One Bedroom Apartments $2,635
Two Bedroom Apartments $3,207
Three Bedroom Apartments $3,540

List of Low Income Housing in or near Lowell, MA

Jaycee Place - Affordable Community

Jaycee Place - Affordable Community - Lowell

22 Bowers Street
Lowell, MA - 01854
(978) 458-6306
Apartment Amenities: Air Conditioning Cable Ready Emergency Pull Cords Garbage Disposal Intercom System Large Closets Refrigerator Stove Wall to Wall Carpet Property Amenities: 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance Community Rooms & Events Elevator Landscaped Grounds Laundry Facilities Pet Friendly On-Site Parking On-Site Management Close to Public Transportation Close to Shopping, Medical Centers, & Major Highways ...see full details
Middlesex County

Appleton Mills Apartments - Affordable Community

Appleton Mills Apartments - Affordable Community - Lowell

219 Jackson Street
Lowell, MA - 01852
(978) 458-0588
Appleton Mills is home to individuals and families in 130 affordable apartments geared to individuals earning no more than 60 percent of Area Median Income and some as low as 30 percent of Area Medium Income. These residents include a significant number of artists who receive a preference on the waiting list, in keeping with the citys goal to foster a "creative economy" for its downtown. ...see full details
Middlesex County

Majestic Apartments

Majestic Apartments - Lowell

445 Merrimack St
Lowell, MA - 01854
(978) 453-5380
Majestic Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Majestic Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Middlesex County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Rogers Hall - Lowell

196 Rogers St
Lowell, MA - 01852
(978) 937-3915
Rogers Hall offers low income units. This is a Low Income Housing Tax Credit community and will have rent and income restrictions based on the Area Median Income. Given the demand for low income housing, there may be a waiting list. If this listing is incorrect, please contact us using the form below. ...see full details
Middlesex County
Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): gas electric
gas electric
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Lowell Belvidere Housing

Lowell Belvidere Housing - Lowell

30 Pleasant Street
Lowell, MA - 01852
(978) 458-1236
Lowell Belvidere Housing is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Lowell Belvidere Housing for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Middlesex County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): None
1300
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Follow norms payment
Heat and electric included
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Market Mill

Market Mill - Lowell

256 Market St
Lowell, MA - 01852
(978) 454-8030
Market Mill is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Market Mill for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Middlesex County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Mazur Park Apartments

Mazur Park Apartments - Lowell

227 Fayette St
Lowell, MA - 01852
(978) 453-5380
Mazur Park Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Mazur Park Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Middlesex County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Massachusetts Mills III - Lowell

150 Mass Mills Drive
Lowell, MA - 01852
(978) 970-2200
Massachusetts Mills III combines the best of yesterday and today. Soaring high ceilings and brick architecture of a historical mill building are blended with intriguing layouts and lovely finishes. Brand new apartment homes are complimented by a caring staff and amenities for fitness and relaxation.Accepting applications for our 2-bedroom <60% AMI apartment homes:Monthly Rent: $1,124 Income Limits Listed Below:2 Persons: $43,8003 Persons: $49,2604 Persons: $54,720Maximum + Minimum Income li...see full details
Middlesex County

Lowell Housing Authority

Lowell Housing Authority - Lowell

350 Moody Street
Lowell, MA - 01853
(978) 937-3500
Lowell Housing Authority provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of programs such as Low Rent Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8. These programs are income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for rentals or vouchers and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are in need of housing assistance in the area plea...see full details
Middlesex County
Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): None
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Merrimack Valley Housing Partnership - Lowell

10 Kirk Street
Lowell, MA -
978-459-8490
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Pre-purchase Counseling Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English...see full details
Middlesex County

Coalition For A Better Acre

Coalition For A Better Acre - Lowell

517 Moody Street 3rd Floor
Lowell, MA - 01854
978-452-7523-801
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: Cambodian English Portuguese Spanish ...see full details
Middlesex County

Redwood Terrace - Lowell

451 Blackbrook Dr
Lowell, MA - 01851
978-458-4504
2 Bedroom Townhouses Heat & Hot water included, Hardwood floors throughout.Refrigerator, dishwasher, disposal and stove. A/C unitslider to fenced in back yard. Playgroundson busline and close to local shopping....see full details
Middlesex County

D'youville Senior Care Center - Lowell

975 Varnum Avenue
Lowell, MA - 01854
978-569-1000
D'youville Senior Care Center Inc. is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact D'youville Senior Care Center Inc. for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Middlesex County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

D'youville Elderly - Lowell

25 Cross Street
Lowell, MA - 01854
978-569-1000
D'youville Elderly is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact D'youville Elderly for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Middlesex County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Westminster Village Arms - Lowell

1349 Pawtucket Blvd
Lowell, MA - 01854
978-459-6500
Westminster Village Arms is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Westminster Village Arms for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Middlesex County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): depends on your income
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Heat
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Townhouse Of Lowell - Lowell

16 Middle St
Lowell, MA - 01852
978-459-3631
Townhouse Of Lowell is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Townhouse Of Lowell for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Middlesex County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Southwick Block Apartments - Lowell

78 Prescott St
Lowell, MA - 01852
978-459-3631
Southwick Block Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Southwick Block Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Middlesex County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

North Canal Apartments - Lowell

572 Father Morissette Blvd
Lowell, MA - 01854
978-454-5595
North Canal Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact North Canal Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Middlesex County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Wentworth The - Lowell

1 Shattuck St
Lowell, MA - 01852
978-454-4830
Wentworth The is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Wentworth The for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Middlesex County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): 985
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Lowell Sun - Lowell

73 Market Street
Lowell, MA - 01852
978-454-0229
Lowell Sun is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Lowell Sun for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Middlesex County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

First Lowell Rehab - Lowell

619 Gorham St
Lowell, MA - 01852
617-738-5100
First Lowell Rehab is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact First Lowell Rehab for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Middlesex County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Three Gems - Lowell

738 Merimack Street
Lowell, MA - 01854
617-234-2915
Three Gems is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Three Gems for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Middlesex County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Colburn School Apartments - Lowell

136 Lawrence St
Lowell, MA - 01852
508-458-6282
Colburn School Apartments is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Colburn School Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Middlesex County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Lowell

Lowell - Lowell

50 Stackpole St
Lowell, MA - 01852
(978) 937-3500
Lowell is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Lowell for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Middlesex County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Lord Manor - Lowell

321 Pawtucket St
Lowell, MA - 01854
(978) 452-5575
Lord Manor is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Lord Manor for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Middlesex County
Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): None
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Centennial Island Apartments - Lowell

576 Lawrence Street
Lowell, MA - 01852
(212) 319-1200
Centennial Island Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Centennial Island Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Middlesex County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Lowell, MA

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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