Are you searching for a 3 bedroom Section 8 or HUD-assisted rental in Worcester County, Massachusetts? This page lists properties first, then explains how renting a 3 bedroom section 8 house in Worcester County, Massachusetts works.
Our listing data shows about 518 assisted 3-bedroom units at 28 properties in Worcester County, Massachusetts. That counts units at each property, not current openings, so ask each property what is available.
Also see 2-bedroom and 4-bedroom listings, or all Section 8 and HUD-assisted listings for Worcester County, Massachusetts.
3 Bedroom Section 8 and HUD-Assisted Rentals List
We list 28 Section 8 or HUD-assisted properties in Worcester County, Massachusetts for this bedroom size. A listing isn't a current vacancy or a house for rent, and our data doesn't show whether a property accepts vouchers. Ask each property whether it has openings, how to apply, and whether it accepts vouchers. Your share of the rent usually depends on your income. We have partnered so you can also check your eligibility.
Riverside Village
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 193
Address :
24 STATE ST,
Leominster, MA 01453.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 38
- 2 Bedroom: 124
- 3 Bedroom: 31
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Riverside Village RHF Limited Partnership
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: stuart.hartman@rhf.org
- Phone: 562-257-5314
Autumn Woods
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 252
Address :
7 UPLAND GARDENS DR,
Worcester, MA 01607.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 60
- 2 Bedroom: 132
- 3 Bedroom: 60
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Autumn Woods Limited Partnership
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: spearmgmt@aol.com
- Phone: (508)832-4570
Whittier Terrace
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 163
Address :
29 OXFORD ST,
Worcester, MA 01609.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 113
- 2 Bedroom: 38
- 3 Bedroom: 12
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Whittier Crown Hill Limited Partnership
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: hcohen@beaconcommunitesllc.com
- Phone: 617-574-1143
Waterway Apartments
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 89
Address :
97 WATER ST,
Leominster, MA 01453.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 10
- 1 Bedroom: 54
- 2 Bedroom: 22
- 3 Bedroom: 3
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- WATERWAY ASSOCIATES
- Limited Dividend
Owner Contact:
- Email: cbranca@wingatecompanies.com
- Phone: 718-707-9100
Richard's Apartments
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 41
Address :
52 HARTLEY ST,
Webster, MA 01570.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 0
- 2 Bedroom: 28
- 3 Bedroom: 13
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Hartley Terrace MA LLC
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: fsinito@mhmltd.com
- Phone: 2162360469
Teamster Retiree Hsg
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 24
Address :
295 CLARK ST,
Worcester, MA 01606.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 4
- 2 Bedroom: 12
- 3 Bedroom: 8
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- RETIREE HOUSING OF WORCESTER, INC.
- Non-Profit
Owner Contact:
- Email: jjoyce@retireehousing.com
- Phone: (216)360-8333
Wellington House
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 180
Address :
84 MURRAY AVE,
Worcester, MA 01610.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 69
- 2 Bedroom: 85
- 3 Bedroom: 20
- 4 Bedroom: 6
Owner Name :
- Wellington Redevelopment 2 Limited Partnership
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: jfawcett@winnco.com
- Phone: 617-742-4500
Rockdale Common Assoc
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 40
Address :
37 TAFT ST,
Northbridge, MA 01534.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 14
- 2 Bedroom: 0
- 3 Bedroom: 26
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Rockdale Common LP
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: lrw@weldmgt.com
- Phone: (617) 367-3434
Warren
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 6
Address :
2310 Main St,
West Warren, MA 01092.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 1
- 2 Bedroom: 1
- 3 Bedroom: 4
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Warren Housing Authority
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: WarrenHousing@yahoo.com
- Phone: 1-617-573-1221
Washington Heights Apts.
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 366
Address :
55 WILLIAMSBURG DRIVE,
Worcester, MA 01602.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 183
- 2 Bedroom: 161
- 3 Bedroom: 15
- 4 Bedroom: 7
Owner Name :
- Washington Heights Preservation Limited Partnershi
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: akunis@related.com
- Phone: 212-801-3778
Bradford Apts/Barre H. A.
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 10
Address :
VERNON STREET,
Barre, MA 01005.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 0
- 2 Bedroom: 5
- 3 Bedroom: 5
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Barre Housing Authority
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: grandviewbarre@aol.com
- Phone: 1-617-573-1221
Fitchburg Green
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 159
Address :
370 WATER ST,
Fitchburg, MA 01420.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 130
- 2 Bedroom: 27
- 3 Bedroom: 2
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- FITCHBURG GREEN APARTMENTS, LLC
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: pbarkan@barkanco.com
- Phone: (617)482-5500
Conway Gardens
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 40
Address :
10 NEWBURY ST,
Worcester, MA 01609.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 4
- 2 Bedroom: 6
- 3 Bedroom: 10
- 4 Bedroom: 15
Owner Name :
- Housing Opportunity Group, LLC
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: damiandoyle@aol.com
- Phone: (508) 755-3940
Channing Street Apts
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 11
Address :
26 CHANNING ST,
Worcester, MA 01605.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 5
- 2 Bedroom: 5
- 3 Bedroom: 1
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Channing Housing Associates
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: mpackard@waboston.com
- Phone: (617) 266-0044
Cottage Development
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 29
Address :
701 COTTAGE ST,
Athol, MA 01331.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 10
- 2 Bedroom: 13
- 3 Bedroom: 2
- 4 Bedroom: 4
Owner Name :
- HAPCO LLC (Hapgood and Cottage Apartments)
- Non-Profit
Owner Contact:
- Email: lkirwan@rcapsolutions.org
- Phone: 978-630-6600
Marble Street Apartments
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 162
Address :
11 MARBLE ST,
Worcester, MA 01603.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 38
- 1 Bedroom: 99
- 2 Bedroom: 21
- 3 Bedroom: 4
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- MARBLE STREET ASSOCIATES
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: pbarkan@barkanco.com
- Phone: (617) 482-5500
Plumley Village East
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 256
Address :
16 LAUREL ST,
Worcester, MA 01608.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 35
- 2 Bedroom: 31
- 3 Bedroom: 140
- 4 Bedroom: 45
Owner Name :
- Plumley Village LLC
- Limited Dividend
Owner Contact:
- Email: jrushford@tcbinc.org
- Phone: 857-221-8635
Matheson Apartments
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 65
Address :
37 WELLINGTON ST,
Worcester, MA 01610.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 17
- 2 Bedroom: 29
- 3 Bedroom: 8
- 4 Bedroom: 6
Owner Name :
- HRI Matheson Apartments II LLC
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: rschofield@homeownersrehab.org
- Phone: 6178684858
Meadowbrook Village
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 35
Address :
115A CRESTVIEW LANE,
Fitchburg, MA 01420.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 20
- 2 Bedroom: 10
- 3 Bedroom: 5
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- meadowbrook village
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: fsimon@simoncompanies.com
- Phone: 7818482500
Mountain Village
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 60
Address :
200 MOUNTAIN STREET EAST APT. 260,
Worcester, MA 01606.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 14
- 2 Bedroom: 32
- 3 Bedroom: 14
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- MOUNTAIN VILLAGE CO.
- Limited Dividend
Owner Contact:
- Email: bkargman@firstrealtymgmt.com
- Phone: (617) 423-7000
Orchard Hill Estates
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 153
Address :
165 SUTTON ST,
Oxford, MA 01540.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 69
- 2 Bedroom: 59
- 3 Bedroom: 24
- 4 Bedroom: 1
Owner Name :
- Orchard Estates Ltd Partnership
- Limited Dividend
Owner Contact:
- Email: jkeefe@trinitymanagementcompany.com
- Phone: (617)720-8400
Joseph's House
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 139
Address :
279 DANIEL ST,
Fitchburg, MA 01420.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 115
- 2 Bedroom: 21
- 3 Bedroom: 3
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Joseph's House LLC
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: jbeauregard@oconnells.com
- Phone: 413-534-5667
Prescott Mills Apts.
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 101
Address :
24 WATER ST,
Clinton, MA 01510.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 80
- 2 Bedroom: 17
- 3 Bedroom: 4
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- CLINTON HOUSING ASSOCIATES
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: Mberkley@meredithmanagement.com
- Phone: 508-994-1908
Hotel Raymond
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 73
Address :
35 DAY ST,
Fitchburg, MA 01420.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 59
- 2 Bedroom: 11
- 3 Bedroom: 3
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Hotel Raymond LLC
- Limited Dividend
Owner Contact:
- Email: revans@cornerstonecorporation.net
- Phone: 7814072100
Olde English Village
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 196
Address :
152 MANCA DR,
Gardner, MA 01440.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 20
- 2 Bedroom: 98
- 3 Bedroom: 69
- 4 Bedroom: 9
Owner Name :
- Olde English Village Preservation, L.P.
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: mfinkle@related.com
- Phone: 212-421-5333
Silver Leaf Terrace
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 52
Address :
75A TERRACE DRIVE,
Leominster, MA 01453.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 14
- 2 Bedroom: 20
- 3 Bedroom: 18
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Litchfield Leominster Limited Partnership
- Limited Dividend
Owner Contact:
- Email: chris@silverstreetcorp.com
- Phone: 207-780-9800
Green Hill Towers
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 184
Address :
30 MOUNT VERNON ST,
Worcester, MA 01605.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 158
- 2 Bedroom: 23
- 3 Bedroom: 3
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Greenhill Associates LP
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: ptryder@cornerstonecorperation.net
- Phone: 781-407-2100
Heritage Green
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 129
Address :
100 HERITAGE GREEN DR,
Fiskdale, MA 01518.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 58
- 2 Bedroom: 60
- 3 Bedroom: 11
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- PRI Heritage Green LLC
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: cmcsweeney@wingatecompanies.com
- Phone: 401-255-3379
What Is Section 8?
Section 8 is a government program that helps low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled pay for housing. It gives them vouchers that they can use to rent apartments or houses from private landlords. The amount of rent that the family pays depends on their income. The government pays the rest.
Public housing agencies (PHAs) are local organizations that help people find affordable housing. They get money from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to help people pay their rent.
Who is eligible for 3 Bedroom Section 8 House?
To be eligible for a Section 8 house:
- You must be a U.S. citizen or have eligible immigration status.
- In general, your family's income may not exceed 50% of the median income for your county or metro area in Massachusetts. Some low-income families may qualify in limited cases.
- If you are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, ask your housing agency in Worcester, Massachusetts whether it gives a preference on its waiting list. You must still meet its income limits.
3 Bedroom Section 8 Housing Income Guidelines
HUD Income Limits for 2026
HUD publishes three tiers of income limits each year. They are based on the median income for your county or metro area and your household size:
- 1. Extremely Low: generally the greater of 30% of area median income or the federal poverty level
- 2. Very Low: 50% of area median income
- 3. Low: 80% of area median income
Housing Choice Vouchers generally serve very low-income households, and at least 75% of the families a housing agency admits each year must be extremely low-income unless HUD approves a lower share. Low-income families may qualify only in limited cases.
Find the current limits for your area on HUD's income limits page, or ask your local housing agency.
How does Section 8 work?
Here is a step-by-step guide on how Section 8 works:
- Contact your Worcester County housing authority to find out if you are eligible for Section 8.
- Complete an application and provide the required documentation.
- You will be placed on a waiting list.
How to Apply for a 3 Bedroom Section 8 House in Worcester, Massachusetts?
To apply for a 3 bedroom section 8 house for rent in Worcester County, Massachusetts, you need to follow these steps:
1. Contact your local Housing Authority directly or visit their website to fill out an application.
2. Provide documentation of your income, citizenship or immigration status, and personal information. Make sure to have all the required documents ready before starting the application process.
3. Attend an interview with the Housing Authority. Once you submit your application, you will be scheduled for an interview with a housing specialist.
4. Wait for your application to be reviewed and approved. After your interview, your application will be reviewed by the Housing Authority. The review process can take several weeks or months depending on the demand for section 8 housing in the area.
5. Go through a home inspection. If your application is approved, a housing inspector will visit your home to ensure it meets the program's standards. The inspection will cover areas such as safety, cleanliness, and basic utilities.
6. Sign your lease and move in. Once your home passes the inspection, you will be able to sign your lease and move in. Keep in mind that you will be responsible for paying your portion of the rent on time each month and following the rules outlined in your lease agreement.
Rent Payment for 3 Bedroom Apartment
As a tenant, you are responsible for paying your portion of the rent on time each month. This amount is determined based on your income and the rent amount for the property in Worcester, Massachusetts.
The Housing Authority will provide rental assistance to cover the difference between your portion of the rent and the total rent amount.
You will need to sign a lease agreement that outlines your rent payment responsibilities, including the due date, late fees, and acceptable payment methods.
It is important to communicate with your landlord and the Housing Authority if you are unable to make a rent payment on time or if you have any questions or concerns about your rent payments.
Maintenance Responsibilities
As a tenant, you are responsible for keeping your 3 bedroom section 8 house in Worcester, Massachusetts clean and in good condition.
You are responsible for reporting any necessary repairs to your landlord or property manager as soon as possible.
Your landlord or property manager is responsible for making necessary repairs and ensuring that the property meets the program's safety and habitability standards.
If you cause damage to the property beyond normal wear and tear, you may be responsible for paying for the repairs or damages.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. What is section 8 housing?
The housing choice voucher program is the federal government's program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.
The participant is free to choose any housing that meets the requirements of the program and is not limited to units located in subsidized housing projects.
2. What is a housing voucher?
A housing choice voucher is provided by the federal government's major program to help very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.
3. What is the most section 8 will pay?
It depends on your housing agency's payment standard, which is usually set between 90% and 110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent for your area. You typically pay about 30% of your adjusted monthly income. When you first move in, your share can't be more than 40% of adjusted monthly income if the rent is above the payment standard.
4. What is counted as income for Section 8?
HUD defines income to include:
- The full amount, before any payroll deductions, of wages and salaries, overtime pay, commissions, fees, tips and bonuses, and other compensation for personal services;
- The net income from the operation of a business or profession.
- Under HUD's 2023 income and asset rule, IRS-recognized retirement accounts such as a 401(k) generally do not count as assets, but payments you receive from them may count as income. Ask your housing agency how it applies this rule.
5. How to get Section 8 immediately?
Due to limited funding from the federal government and a shortage of low-income housing units, there is no guaranteed way to receive Section 8 immediately. The application process can be long and time consuming.
6. How long does it take to get a Section 8 voucher after the interview?
When a PHA in Worcester County, Massachusetts issues a voucher, it gives the assisted family at least 60 days to obtain housing. A PHA can extend the time it allots to a family based on various factors.