Quabbin Estates — Income-Restricted Housing in Wheelwright, MA 01094

41 Church Lane, Wheelwright, MA 01094

USDA ruralSeniors

48 units · 1 BR

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How to apply

  1. Managed by Residential Management Co. USDA does not publish a phone number for this property.
  2. Find contact info on USDA's Multifamily Housing programs page.
  3. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Opened
1981
Bedrooms
48 1 bedroom
USDA rental assistance
46 units (tenant pays about 30% of income)
Accessible units
6
Managed by
Residential Management Co

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Rents and income limits in 01094

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,910/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$76,400/yr

Income limits (2026)

Western Worcester County, MA area · median family income $102,000. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$27,650$46,100$73,750
2$31,600$52,700$84,300
3$35,550$59,300$94,850
4$39,500$65,850$105,350
5$42,700$71,150$113,800
6$45,850$76,400$122,250
7$50,040$81,700$130,650
8$55,720$86,950$139,100

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.

Size01094Wider area
Studio$1,470$1,280
1 bedroom$1,480$1,288
2 bedrooms$1,910$1,659
3 bedrooms$2,640$2,297
4 bedrooms$3,190$2,773

Wider area = Western Worcester County, MA. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 11 nearby ZIPs range from $1,710 (01037) to $2,010 (01366).

Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures). 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 01094's fair market rent.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Quabbin Estates?

No phone is listed for Quabbin Estates. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.

Is Quabbin Estates Section 8 housing?

Quabbin Estates is listed as income-restricted housing in Wheelwright, MA 01094 (usda). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.

How many units are at Quabbin Estates?

Public records list 48 units at Quabbin Estates in Wheelwright, MA 01094. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Quabbin Estates?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 01094 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 Quabbin Estates?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Quabbin Estates in Wheelwright, MA 01094. 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 Wheelwright, MA 01094?

Most income-restricted buildings in Wheelwright, MA 01094 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 $46,100, and $65,850 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($73,750 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 Wheelwright, MA 01094?

For many programs in Wheelwright, MA 01094, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $46,100 a year for 1 person and $65,850 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $73,750 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 Wheelwright, MA 01094?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Wheelwright, MA 01094, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Wheelwright, MA 01094 is $1,910 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 Quabbin Estates take Section 8 vouchers?

This file does not say that Quabbin Estates has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Wheelwright, MA 01094 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Quabbin Estates.

Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; USDA Rural Development multifamily, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.