Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Babson Park, MA 02457
No income-restricted buildings are listed in 02457 — here are the closest ones.
No income-restricted buildings are listed in Babson Park, MA 02457. 28 income-restricted buildings are listed nearby (within about 4 miles). These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
Closest to 02457
The 20 closest of 28 in nearby ZIPs. Pick a ZIP below to see all of them.
Jubilee House
10 Cross Street, Wellesley, MA 02482
1.2 mi away
5 units · 4 income-restricted · 1 BR · People with disabilities
West Street Apts
237 West Street, Needham, MA 02494
1.7 mi away
8 units · 6 income-restricted · 1 BR · People with disabilities
Marshall Road
4 Marshall Road, Wellesley, MA 02482
1.8 mi away
4 units · 1 BR · People with disabilities
Webster Street Residences
145 Webster Street, Needham, MA 02494
2 mi away
4 units · 1 BR · People with disabilities
Highland Ave/Charles Rvr Arc
1111 Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02494
2.1 mi away
6 units · 1 BR · People with disabilities
Webster Street II
299 Webster Street, Needham, MA 02494
2.1 mi away
10 units · 1 BR · People with disabilities
New Falls Apts
2281 Washington St, Newton, MA 02462
2.1 mi away
60 units · 41 income-restricted · 1–4+ BR · People with disabilities
Marked Tree Road
East Militia Heights Dr, PO Box 169, Needham, MA 02494
2.1 mi away
4 units · 1 BR · People with disabilities
Greendale Residence
47 Greendale Ave, Needham, MA 02494
2.2 mi away
5 units · 1 BR · People with disabilities
Needham Ha
46 Seabeds Way Apt 46, Needham, MA 02494
2.2 mi away
76 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Needham Housing Authority
High Rock Estates
100 Fairview Rd, Needham, MA 02492
2.2 mi away
60 units · 2–3 BR
- Apply through Needham Housing Authority
- Several buildings — call for addresses
Arborpoint at Woodland Station
1940 Washington St, Newton, MA 02466
2.9 mi away
180 units · 96 income-restricted · 1–3 BR
Golda Meir House
160 Stanton Ave, Newton, MA 02466
2.9 mi away
198 units · 174 income-restricted · 1–2 BR · People with disabilities
Golda Meir House Expansion
160R Stanton Ave, Newton, MA 02466
3 mi away
43 units · 25 income-restricted · 1 BR
Echo Ridge
74 Thurston Rd, Newton, MA 02464
3 mi away
36 units · 1 BR
- Apply through Newton Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 41 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Coyne Road Group Home
20 Coyne Road, Newton, MA 02468
3.6 mi away
6 units · 1 BR · People with disabilities
No nearby buildings match this filter.
Rents and income limits in 02457
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $4,010/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $160,400/yr
Income limits (2026)
Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH area · median family income $164,600. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $36,000 | $60,000 | $96,000 |
| 2 | $41,150 | $68,600 | $109,700 |
| 3 | $46,300 | $77,150 | $123,400 |
| 4 | $51,400 | $85,700 | $137,100 |
| 5 | $55,550 | $92,600 | $148,100 |
| 6 | $59,650 | $99,450 | $159,050 |
| 7 | $63,750 | $106,300 | $170,050 |
| 8 | $67,850 | $113,150 | $181,000 |
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 | 02457 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,250 | $2,440 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,360 | $2,518 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,010 | $3,008 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,780 | $3,584 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,280 | $3,953 |
Wider area = Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $2,990 (01760) to $4,340 (02461).
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 02457's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 02457Frequently Asked Questions
Is there Section 8 housing in Babson Park, MA 02457?
Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Babson Park, MA 02457, including project-based Section 8 apartments (the subsidy stays with the unit), public housing, tax-credit, and USDA rural rentals. Housing Choice Vouchers are different: you apply with the local housing authority and can use them at a private landlord. Estimate your voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
Do affordable housing buildings in Babson Park, MA 02457 have openings?
These lists for Babson Park, MA 02457 don't show openings. Call the property (or the housing authority, for public housing) to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
How do I apply for affordable housing in Babson Park, MA 02457?
Use the phone number on each building card in Babson Park, MA 02457. Public housing is run by the local housing authority — apply with them, not at the building. USDA rural rentals can also be found through USDA's property search.
What counts as affordable housing in Babson Park, MA 02457?
In Babson Park, MA 02457, this directory lists income-restricted rentals from HUD tax-credit (LIHTC) records, public housing, HUD-assisted buildings (including project-based Section 8, 202, and 811), and USDA Rural Development.
How many affordable housing buildings are in ZIP 02457?
No income-restricted buildings are listed in ZIP 02457 right now. 28 nearby buildings are shown on this page. Call to confirm openings.
Is there affordable housing near 02457?
Yes — this page also lists 28 income-restricted buildings in ZIP codes near Babson Park, MA 02457 (within about 4 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.
People Also Ask
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Babson Park, MA 02457?
Most income-restricted buildings in Babson Park, MA 02457 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 $60,000, and $85,700 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($96,000 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 Babson Park, MA 02457?
For many programs in Babson Park, MA 02457, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $60,000 a year for 1 person and $85,700 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $96,000 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How long is the waiting list for Section 8 in Babson Park, MA 02457?
There is no single waiting list for Babson Park, MA 02457. Public housing, project-based Section 8, and tax-credit buildings each keep their own list. Housing Choice Voucher lists at the housing authority open only sometimes and can stay closed for years. This directory does not show which lists are open — call the number on each card. Some public housing cards show HUD's reported wait in months.
What is the difference between Section 8 and public housing in Babson Park, MA 02457?
Public housing is owned by a housing authority — you apply with that agency, not at the building. Project-based Section 8 is a HUD contract on a private building; the subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority and can use it at a landlord who takes it. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Babson Park, MA 02457?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Babson Park, MA 02457, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Babson Park, MA 02457 is $4,010 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.
Can I use a Section 8 voucher at affordable apartments in Babson Park, MA 02457?
A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Babson Park, MA 02457. Project-based Section 8 units already have a subsidy on the apartment — you apply there, not with a tenant voucher. For a voucher, apply with the housing authority, then ask each landlord. Estimate your share with the Section 8 calculator.
Is there senior affordable housing in Babson Park, MA 02457?
This page may still list buildings in Babson Park, MA 02457 that accept seniors without being senior-only. Use the filters and call to ask about age set-asides.
Nearby ZIP codes
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.
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