Low Income/Subsidized Private Rental Housing

Privately owned rental housing that is made available to low-income individuals and families at reduced rates based on a contract between HUD or the state housing authority and the property owner. Subsidies are paid directly to the owner of the property who then rents units to income-eligible individuals and families. Also included are low-cost or below market rate housing that is operated or sponsored by religious or charitable organizations for the benefit of low-income individuals and families; and rental housing targeted to lower income households that has been purchased, rehabilitated or constructed by developers who are receiving a federal income tax credit under the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program or are participants in other similar affordable housing incentive programs. Some privately owned rental units that were developed or improved with public funds are also required to rent a designated number of units at reduced prices to people who meet low-income eligibility requirements until the federal or state loans are paid. Some complexes or housing units may be reserved for low-income older adults, people with disabilities and/or other special populations. Included are income-based rental housing where tenants pay rent that is geared to their income; as well as fixed below market rate rental housing where rent is lower than what people would normally pay renting the unit but is based on a specified percentage of the median income for the area rather than on a percentage of an individual’s actual income, and tenants may have to be within a specified income range to live there. Rental amounts and the level of “affordability” may vary considerably among programs.

  • The Majestic

    The Majestic apartments is a seven-story mid-rise located in downtown Lowell close to public transportation. There are 34 apartments, 30 one-bedroom and 4 studios. All apartments are handicap accessible and fully appliance. This housing is privately managed by Peabody Properties (781-794-1000).

  • River Place Towers

    This apartment community is managed by Princeton Properties and offers one, two, and three-bedroom units. Some of the one-bedroom apartments are handicap accessible. There are five buildings, each of which has its own laundry facilities. AgeSpan provides supportive services to eligible residents.

  • Carriage Square Apartments

    Carriage Square offers one bedroom apartments for older adults and people with disabilities. Amenities include an elevator, appliances, 24-hour maintenance, on-site laundry, community room, and parking. Residents are allowed one small, indoor cat or dog; Assistive animals are welcome. This housing is privately managed by Realty Resources Management, 247 Commercial St, Suite A, Rockport, Maine…

  • Presidential Gardens

    There are 200 units in this family, townhouse development. Some are handicap accessible. The property offers one, two, and three bedroom housing. Building is close to public transportation including Haverhill bus route and commuter rail. This property is privately managed by Maloney Properties in Wellesley, 781-943-0200.

  • The Wentworth

    This is privately owned subsidized housing located in downtown Lowell. It has 40 studio and one-bedroom apartments, some of which are handicap accessible. It is project based Section 8, designed for individuals 62 yrs old and older or individuals with disabilities 18 yrs old and over. The building has an elevator. It is privately managed…

  • Westminster Village

    This is a Section 8 program family development. It has a total of 432 apartments: 36 studios, 180 one-bedroom (9 accessible), 198 two-bedroom (8 accessible), and 18 three-bedroom (3 accessible). This property is managed by Related Beal .

  • Raymond Lord Manor

    This property has 94 units in total; 38 apartments are Section 8 units, all of which are one and two bedroom apartments. AgeSpan manages the supportive services at this housing site. There is a resident service coordinator on site. This elder housing is privately managed by Weston Associates located in Boston, MA.

  • Mazur Park

    Mazur Park Apartments has 50 units for low income elders. Forty-seven are one-bedroom apartments and three are two-bedroom. This property is privately managed by Peabody Properties.

  • Rogers Hall Apartments

    There are 60 one-bedroom low-income units; some of these are handicap accessible. This housing is for elders and those with disabilities. There is on-site management, 24 hour emergency coverage, laundry facilities, emergency signal system, and an elevator. Rogers Hall is privately managed by Peabody Properties, Inc.