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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Worcester, MA

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Worcester County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2024 in Worcester, MA.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Worcester County, MA$122,000Very Low Income (50%)$52,650$58,500$63,200$67,900$72,550
Extremely Low Income (30%)$31,600$35,100$37,950$40,750$45,420
Low Income (80%) $84,250$93,600$101,100$108,600$116,100

Worcester County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Worcester County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Worcester County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.

Public Housing Eligibility

To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.

Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.

Warren MA Housing Authority

95 Winthrope Terrace
Warren, MA - 01083
Worcester County
Website: https://www.warren-ma.gov/housing-authority
Phone Number: (413) 436-7184

Holden Housing Authority

Nine Flagler Drive
Holden, MA - 01520
Worcester County
Website: https://www.holdenma.gov/holden-housing-authority
Phone Number: (508) 829-9182

Southbridge Housing Authority

60 Charlton Street
Southbridge, MA - 01550
Worcester County
Phone Number: (508) 765-5858

Clinton Housing Authority

58 Fitch Road
Clinton, MA - 01510
Worcester County
Website: https://www.clintoncountyhousing.com/
Phone Number: (978) 365-4150

Fitchburg Housing Authority

50 Day Street
Fitchburg, MA - 01420
Worcester County
Website: http://www.fitchburghousing.org/
Phone Number: (978) 343-7025

Milford Housing Authority

45 Birmingham Court
Milford, MA - 01757
Worcester County
Website: http://milfordhousing.org/
Phone Number: (508) 473-9521

Shrewsbury Housing Authority

36 No. Quinsigamond Ave.
Shrewsbury, MA - 01545
Worcester County
Website: https://shrewsburyha.org/
Phone Number: (508) 757-0323

Oxford Housing Authority

23 Wheelock Street
Oxford, MA - 01540
Worcester County
Website: http://www.oxfordhousingauthority.com/Home.aspx
Phone Number: (508) 987-5055

Auburn Housing Authority

200 Oxford Street North
Auburn, MA - 01501
Worcester County
Website: http://auburnmahousing.org/
Phone Number: (508) 832-3852

Gardner Housing Authority

116 Church Street
Gardner, MA - 01440
Worcester County
Website: http://www.gardnerhousing.org/
Phone Number: (978)632-6634

Winchendon Housing Authority

108 Ipswich Drive
Winchendon, MA - 01475
Worcester County
Website: https://www.townofwinchendon.com/winchendon-housing-authority
Phone Number: (978) 297-2280

Webster Housing Authority

10 Golden Heights
Webster, MA - 01570
Worcester County
Website: http://www.websterhousingma.com/Home.aspx
Phone Number: (508) 943-1634

Leominster Housing Authority

100 Main Street
Leominster, MA - 01453
Worcester County
Website: http://leominsterha.com/
Phone Number: (978) 537-2861

Athol Housing Authority

21 Morton Meadows
Athol, MA - 01331
Worcester County
Website: http://www.atholorangehousing.com/
Phone Number: (978) 249-4848

Worcester Housing Authority

40 Belmont Street
Worcester, MA - 01605
Worcester County
Website: http://worcester-housing.com/
Phone Number: (508) 798-4500

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Worcester, MA

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Worcester, MA. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Worcester, MA Worcester County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$1282Estimated $384.60 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$1292Estimated $387.60 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1661Estimated $498.30 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$2008Estimated $602.40 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Worcester, MA

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Autumn Woods

15 Upland Gardens Dr
Worcester, MA - 01607
Total Apartment Units: 274
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 274
1 Bedroom apartments 60
2 Bedroom apartments 154
3 Bedroom apartments 60
Years In Service Since: 2001

Seabury Heights

240 Belmont St
Worcester, MA - 01604
Total Apartment Units: 302
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 302
1 Bedroom apartments 235
2 Bedroom apartments 67
Years In Service Since: 2003
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Standish Apartments I

5 May St
Worcester, MA - 01610
Total Apartment Units: 13
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 13
Years In Service Since: 1987

Plantation Tower

301 Plantation St
Worcester, MA - 01604
Total Apartment Units: 107
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 107
Years In Service Since: 1987

Plumley Village

16 Laurel St
Worcester, MA - 01608
Total Apartment Units: 428
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 428
1 Bedroom apartments 12
2 Bedroom apartments 124
3 Bedroom apartments 195
4 Bedroom apartments 97
Years In Service Since: 1987

Conway Gardens Apartments

49 Wall St
Worcester, MA - 01604
Total Apartment Units: 42
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 42
1 Bedroom apartments 4
2 Bedroom apartments 6
3 Bedroom apartments 10
4 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 1988

Erie Street Infill

10a Austin St
Worcester, MA - 01609
Total Apartment Units: 18
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 18
Years In Service Since: 1988

30 Beacon St

30 Beacon St
Worcester, MA - 01608
Total Apartment Units: 3
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 3
2 Bedroom apartments 1
3 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 1990

800 Main St

800 Main St
Worcester, MA - 01610
Total Apartment Units: 5
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 5
1 Bedroom apartments 1
2 Bedroom apartments 1
3 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 1993

Beaver Apartments

974 Main St
Worcester, MA - 01603
Total Apartment Units: 26
1 Bedroom apartments 11
2 Bedroom apartments 10
3 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 1993

Lagrange Street

24 Lagrange St
Worcester, MA - 01610
Total Apartment Units: 3
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 3
4 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 1994

Union Hill Apartments

49 Wall St
Worcester, MA - 01604
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
2 Bedroom apartments 2
3 Bedroom apartments 24
4 Bedroom apartments 14
Years In Service Since: 1996

Christopher Heights Of Worcester

20 Mary Scano Dr
Worcester, MA - 01605
Total Apartment Units: 80
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 80
1 Bedroom apartments 14
Years In Service Since: 1997

Dale Street Development Phase I

21 Dale St
Worcester, MA - 01610
Total Apartment Units: 18
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 18
2 Bedroom apartments 6
3 Bedroom apartments 4
4 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 1997

Coes Pond Village

39 First St
Worcester, MA - 01602
Total Apartment Units: 250
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 250
1 Bedroom apartments 203
2 Bedroom apartments 47
Years In Service Since: 1999

Freeland Apartments Lp

979 Main St
Worcester, MA - 01603
Total Apartment Units: 21
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 21
2 Bedroom apartments 6
3 Bedroom apartments 12
4 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 1999

Dale Street Development Phase Ii

1 Allendale St
Worcester, MA - 01610
Total Apartment Units: 15
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 15
1 Bedroom apartments 4
2 Bedroom apartments 6
3 Bedroom apartments 5
Years In Service Since: 2000

Beacon & Oread Redevelopment Project

24 Oread St
Worcester, MA - 01608
Total Apartment Units: 34
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 34
1 Bedroom apartments 2
2 Bedroom apartments 12
3 Bedroom apartments 17
4 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 2001

Whittier Terrace Apartments

86 Austin St
Worcester, MA - 01609
Total Apartment Units: 163
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 163
1 Bedroom apartments 113
2 Bedroom apartments 38
3 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES

Standish Apartments Ii

767 Main St
Worcester, MA - 01610
Total Apartment Units: 28
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 28
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 10
3 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES

9 May Street Apartments

9 May St
Worcester, MA - 01610
Total Apartment Units: 46
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 46
1 Bedroom apartments 11
2 Bedroom apartments 20
3 Bedroom apartments 15
Years In Service Since: 2009
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Hadley Building Apartments

455 Main St
Worcester, MA - 01608
Total Apartment Units: 44
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 44
1 Bedroom apartments 27
2 Bedroom apartments 13
3 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2009
Family Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Chevalier

48 Water St
Worcester, MA - 01604
Total Apartment Units: 64
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 64
1 Bedroom apartments 54
2 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Southgate Place (worcester)

140 Grand St
Worcester, MA - 01603
Total Apartment Units: 25
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 25
1 Bedroom apartments 3
2 Bedroom apartments 19
3 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Kilby Gardner Hammond 4

22 Kilby St
Worcester, MA - 01610
Total Apartment Units: 22
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 22
2 Bedroom apartments 6
3 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES

Austin Corridor Ii

84 Piedmont St
Worcester, MA - 01609
Total Apartment Units: 20
1 Bedroom apartments 3
2 Bedroom apartments 5
3 Bedroom apartments 11
4 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2013
Family Apartments: YES

Worcester Loomworks - Phase 2

93 Grand Street
Worcester, MA - 01610
Total Apartment Units: 55
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 55
1 Bedroom apartments 32
2 Bedroom apartments 23
Years In Service Since: 2015
Family Apartments: YES

Worcester Loomworks-9% Phase Two

93 Grand Street
Worcester, MA - 01610
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
1 Bedroom apartments 12
2 Bedroom apartments 36
Years In Service Since: 2016
Family Apartments: YES

Wellington

6 Jacques Avenue
Worcester, MA - 01610
Total Apartment Units: 180
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 180
1 Bedroom apartments 69
2 Bedroom apartments 85
3 Bedroom apartments 20
4 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 2017
Family Apartments: YES

Bc Stratton Hill

161 Mountain Street West
Worcester, MA - 01606
Total Apartment Units: 156
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 156
1 Bedroom apartments 82
2 Bedroom apartments 45
3 Bedroom apartments 11
Years In Service Since: 2018
Family Apartments: YES

Fruit Sever

6 Sever Street
Worcester, MA - 01609
Total Apartment Units: 134
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 134
1 Bedroom apartments 40
2 Bedroom apartments 58
3 Bedroom apartments 30
4 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 2018
Family Apartments: YES

Central Building

322-332 Main Street
Worcester, MA - 01608
Total Apartment Units: 55
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 55
1 Bedroom apartments 17
2 Bedroom apartments 34
3 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 2019
Family Apartments: YES

24 26 Lagrange Street

24 26 Lagrange St
Worcester, MA - 01655
Total Apartment Units: 3

Hadley Apartments Ii

657 Main St
Worcester, MA - 01610
Total Apartment Units: 1

The Standish Apartments

769 771 Main St
Worcester, MA - 01655
Total Apartment Units: 28

Voke Lofts

21 Salisbury St
Worcester, MA - 01609
Total Apartment Units: 42

Worcester Loomworks Phase 2

93 Grand St
Worcester, MA - 01610
Total Apartment Units: 55


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Worcester, MA

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Worcester County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

The Aurora

660 Main Street
Worcester, MA - 1608
Phone: 508-565-8958
Total Apartment Units: 84
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Fruit Sever Street Apts.

11 Sever St
Worcester, MA - 1609
Phone: 508-425-3654
Total Apartment Units: 129
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Village At Ascension Heights

42 Vernon St
Worcester, MA - 1610
Phone: 508 752 5590
Total Apartment Units: 36
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Bet Shalom Ii

475 Chandler Street
Worcester, MA - 1602
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 24
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Washington Heights Apts.

55 Williamsburg Drive
Worcester, MA - 1602
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 404
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Bet Shalom

475 Chandler St
Worcester, MA - 1602
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 71
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Whittier Terrace

29 Oxford St
Worcester, MA - 1609
Total Apartment Units: 163
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Waarc Community Residence

100 West Chester St
Worcester, MA - 1605
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 11
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Upsala Street Elder Apts

36 Upsala St
Worcester, MA - 1604
Phone: 508-792-1400
Total Apartment Units: 50
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Autumn Woods

7 Upland Gardens Dr
Worcester, MA - 1607
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 274
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Wellington House

84 Murray Ave
Worcester, MA - 1610
Total Apartment Units: 180
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Teamster Retiree Hsg

295 Clark St
Worcester, MA - 1606
Phone: 508-852-5500
Total Apartment Units: 24
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Seabury Heights

240 Belmont St
Worcester, MA - 1604
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 302
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Plumley Village East

16 Laurel St
Worcester, MA - 1608
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 430
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Piedmont Brightside Apts

2 King St
Worcester, MA - 1610
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 32
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

New Horizons

20 Benson Ave
Worcester, MA - 1605
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 34
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Mt Carmel Apartments

50 Shrewsbury St
Worcester, MA - 1604
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 75
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Mountain Village

200 Mountain Street East Apt. 260
Worcester, MA - 1606
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 200
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Mental Health Housing

1030 Main Street
Worcester, MA - 1603
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 20
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Matheson Apartments

37 Wellington St
Worcester, MA - 1610
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 70
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Marble Street Apartments

11 Marble St
Worcester, MA - 1603
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 162
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Illyrian Gardens

545 Salisbury St
Worcester, MA - 1609
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 72
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously 202/81

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.

Green Hill Towers

30 Mount Vernon St
Worcester, MA - 1605
Total Apartment Units: 185
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Emanuel Senior Housing

59 Evelyn St
Worcester, MA - 1607
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 75
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Conway Gardens

10 Newbury St
Worcester, MA - 1609
Total Apartment Units: 40
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Colony Retirement Homes Ii

485 Grove St
Worcester, MA - 1605
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 78
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Colony Retirement Homes Iii

101 Chadwick St
Worcester, MA - 1605
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 100
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Colony Retirement Homes I

485 Grove St
Worcester, MA - 1605
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 61
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously 202/81

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.

Colony Retirement Homes Iv

123 Holden St
Worcester, MA - 1606
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 70
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Channing Street Apts

26 Channing St
Worcester, MA - 1605
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 45
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Canterbury Tower

6 Wachusett St
Worcester, MA - 1609
Phone: 1-508-757-1133
Total Apartment Units: 156
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Worcester Ind Living Complex

9 Sever Street
Worcester, MA - 1609
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 15
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in MA?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.