Worcester Housing Authority
630A Plantation St, Worcester, MA, 01605 · ~6,168 units under management
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Who this agency serves
Worcester Housing Authority served 5,730 households across 6,139 units (93% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.1 people, an average annual income of $21,637, and pays an average of $563 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 5,730 of 6,139 units
- Avg. household income
- $21,637
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $563
- Avg. household size
- 2.1 people
- Households with children
- 33%
- Head of household 62+
- 39%
- Head of household with a disability
- 54%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 36 months
Unit mix: 49% 1-bedroom, 24% 2-bedroom, 27% 3-bedroom.
Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.
Public housing inspection scores
HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 16 developments with an average score of 91 (High Performer).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booth Apartments | Worcester | 100 High Performer | NSPIRE | Jul 2025 |
| John Curran Apartments | Worcester | 99 High Performer | NSPIRE | Aug 2025 |
| MURRAY AVE APT | Worcester | 98 High Performer | NSPIRE | Jul 2025 |
| ADDISON ST APT | Worcester | 98 High Performer | UPCS | Apr 2022 |
| Lafayette Place | Worcester | 98 High Performer | NSPIRE | Aug 2025 |
| PLEASANT TOWER APT | Worcester | 97 High Performer | NSPIRE | Aug 2024 |
| WEBSTER SQ TOWER APT EAS | Worcester | 97 High Performer | NSPIRE | Aug 2025 |
| LINCOLN PARK TOWER APT | Worcester | 96 High Performer | NSPIRE | Aug 2025 |
| BELMONT TOWER APT | Worcester | 95 High Performer | NSPIRE | Jul 2025 |
| SOUTHWEST GDN APT | Worcester | 93 High Performer | NSPIRE | Jul 2025 |
| Great Brook Valley Apartments | Worcester | 92 High Performer | NSPIRE | Mar 2024 |
| Lakeside Apartments | Worcester | 92 High Performer | UPCS | Jul 2019 |
| ELM PARK TOWER APT | Worcester | 91 High Performer | UPCS | Mar 2017 |
| MILL POND APT | Worcester | 90 High Performer | UPCS | Aug 2018 |
| PROVIDENCE NORTH ST APT | Worcester | 90 High Performer | UPCS | Feb 2017 |
| Curtis Innovations Phase 1 | Worcester | 32 Troubled | NSPIRE | Feb 2025 |
Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.
Applying with this agency
Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Worcester Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.
Evaluating this market
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