Ashby, MA Low Income Housing

Ashby, MA Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Ashby, MA

How do I qualify for low income housing in Ashby, 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 Ashby, MA

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Ashby, 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 Ashby, 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 Ashby, 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 Ashby, MA

Townsend Eld Residences - Townsend

66 Dudley Rd
Townsend, MA - 01469
978-597-6992
Middlesex County
Listing Location: 4.78 miles from Ashby

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Contoocook Housing Trust - New Ipswich

P.O. Box 216
New Ipswich, NH - 03071
603-878-1247
Middlesex County
Listing Location: 5.89 miles from Ashby

Non Profit Apartment

Mount Vernon Housing - Fitchburg

24 Mount Vernon Street
Fitchburg, MA - 01420
(508) 860-1121
Middlesex County
Listing Location: 6.16 miles from Ashby

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Fitchburg Housing Authority - Fitchburg

50 Day Street
Fitchburg, MA - 01420
(978) 343-7025
Middlesex County
Listing Location: 6.22 miles from Ashby


Blossom Court - Fitchburg

37 Blossom St
Fitchburg, MA - 01420
781-407-2100
Middlesex County
Listing Location: 6.22 miles from Ashby

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Twin Cities Community Development Corp. - Fitchburg

470 Main Street
Fitchburg, MA - 01420
978-342-9561
Middlesex County
Listing Location: 6.23 miles from Ashby


Hotel Raymond - Fitchburg

35 Day St
Fitchburg, MA - 01420
(978) 345-7143
Middlesex County
Listing Location: 6.25 miles from Ashby

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Fitchburg Affordable Housing Corporation - Fitchburg

470 Main St
Fitchburg, MA - 01420
(978)342-9561
Middlesex County
Listing Location: 6.25 miles from Ashby

Non Profit Apartment

21-23 Lawrence St Apartments - Fitchburg

21-23 Lawrence St
Fitchburg, MA - 01420
978-815-0355
Middlesex County
Listing Location: 6.40 miles from Ashby


Anwelt Heritage Apartments - Affordable Community - Fitchburg

978-627-4299
Fitchburg, MA - 01420
(978) 627-4299
Middlesex County
Listing Location: 6.42 miles from Ashby


Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Ashby, 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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