Oakwood Senior Estates — Income-Restricted Housing in Swansea, MA 02777
500 Swansea Mall Dr, Swansea, MA 02777
120 units · 96 income-restricted · 1–2 BR
How to apply
- No phone is listed. Try visiting the property or asking the city housing office how to apply.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Opened
- 1996
- Income limit
- 60% AMI
- Bedrooms
- 104 1 bedroom · 16 2 bedrooms
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Rents and income limits in 02777
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,890/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $75,600/yr
- Renters in 02777 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 58%
Income limits (2026)
Providence-Fall River, RI-MA area · median family income $112,100. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $23,600 | $39,250 | $62,800 |
| 2 | $26,950 | $44,850 | $71,800 |
| 3 | $30,300 | $50,450 | $80,750 |
| 4 | $33,650 | $56,050 | $89,700 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $60,550 | $96,900 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $65,050 | $104,100 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $69,550 | $111,250 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $74,000 | $118,450 |
Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.
Fair market rents (2027)
HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.
| Size | 02777 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,430 | $1,423 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,520 | $1,509 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,890 | $1,879 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,320 | $2,302 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,630 | $2,615 |
Wider area = Providence-Fall River, RI-MA. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,560 (02721) to $2,560 (02806).
Census figures for 02777 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,226. Median household income $116,364. 15% of homes are rented. 58% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 32% pay half or more.
Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share
Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 02777's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 02777Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Oakwood Senior Estates?
No phone is listed for Oakwood Senior Estates. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.
Is Oakwood Senior Estates Section 8 housing?
Oakwood Senior Estates is listed as income-restricted housing in Swansea, MA 02777 (lihtc). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.
How many units are at Oakwood Senior Estates?
Public records list 120 units at Oakwood Senior Estates in Swansea, MA 02777. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Oakwood Senior Estates?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 02777 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.
People Also Ask
How do I get into Oakwood Senior Estates?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Oakwood Senior Estates in Swansea, MA 02777. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Swansea, MA 02777?
Most income-restricted buildings in Swansea, MA 02777 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $39,250, and $56,050 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($62,800 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in Swansea, MA 02777?
For many programs in Swansea, MA 02777, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $39,250 a year for 1 person and $56,050 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $62,800 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Swansea, MA 02777?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Swansea, MA 02777, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Swansea, MA 02777 is $1,890 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.
Does Oakwood Senior Estates take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Oakwood Senior Estates has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Swansea, MA 02777 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Oakwood Senior Estates.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction. To add a different building, use the suggestion rubric.