Section 8 housing in Lawrence, MA
HUD's records list 13 assisted properties in Lawrence, holding 1,307 subsidized apartments. At these buildings the subsidy stays with the unit, so you apply at the property itself — you do not need a voucher in hand first.
What this list is — and is not
These are HUD-assisted (project-based) properties, published by HUD. This is not a list of private landlords who accept a Housing Choice Voucher. No such official list exists anywhere, and anyone charging you for one is selling guesswork.
Each property runs its own waiting list, separate from the housing authority's. Call before you visit — some have been full for years, others open up without notice.
HUD-assisted properties in Lawrence
Sorted by number of subsidized units.
| Property | Address | Phone | Subsidized units | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mi Residential Community I Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 189 Maple St, Lawrence, MA 01841 | Not listed | 299 | Seniors |
| Essex Towers Project-based Section 8 | 45 Broadway Sreet, Lawrence, MA 01840 | Not listed | 198 | Seniors |
| St Alfios Villa Project-based Section 8 | 35 Common St, Lawrence, MA 01840 | Not listed | 154 | Seniors |
| Valebrook Apartments Project-based Section 8 | 7a Summer St, Lawrence, MA 01840 | Not listed | 150 | Seniors |
| Arlington Park Project-based Section 8 | 32 A-32 D Highland, Lawrence, MA 01841 | Not listed | 130 | Seniors and people with disabilities |
| Parkside Apts West Project-based Section 8 | 372 Elm St, Lawrence, MA 01841 | Not listed | 98 | Families and individuals |
| Diamond Spring Gardens Project-based Section 8 | 1 Beacon Ave, Lawrence, MA 01843 | Not listed | 96 | Seniors and people with disabilities |
| Rita Hall Apartments Project-based Section 8 | 490 Hampshire St, Lawrence, MA 01841 | Not listed | 90 | Seniors |
| Amesbury Gardens Project-based Section 8 | 206 Amesbury St, Lawrence, MA 01841 | (978) 685-1491 | 64 | Families and individuals |
| Fidelity House Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 598 Haverhill St, Lawrence, MA 01841 | Not listed | 12 | People with disabilities |
| Garden Street Apartments Section 811 — for people with disabilities | 186 Garden St, Lawrence, MA 01840 | Not listed | 10 | People with disabilities |
| Grant Road Section 811 — for people with disabilities | 4 Grant Rd, Lawrence, MA 01843 | Not listed | 4 | People with disabilities |
| Duck Mill Apartments Section 811 — for people with disabilities | 4 Union St, Lawrence, MA 01840 | (978) 683-3089 | 2 | Not listed |
Source: HUD Multifamily Properties (Assisted). Unit counts are the subsidized units HUD records at the property, not apartments available today — we have no vacancy data, and neither does HUD's public file.
Where to apply for a voucher near Lawrence
These housing authority offices are in Lawrence.
- Lawrence Housing Authority
All 130 housing authorities in Massachusetts