Lowell Housing Authority

350 Moody St, Lowell, MA, 01854 · ~3,006 units under management

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Who this agency serves

Lowell Housing Authority served 2,735 households across 3,026 units (90% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.9 people, an average annual income of $24,231, and pays an average of $592 per month toward rent.

Households served
2,735 of 3,026 units
Avg. household income
$24,231
Avg. rent paid by household
$592
Avg. household size
1.9 people
Households with children
27%
Head of household 62+
43%
Head of household with a disability
62%
Avg. wait to move in
62 months

Unit mix: 46% 1-bedroom, 34% 2-bedroom, 20% 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 4 developments with an average score of 81 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
South Common VillageLowell94 High PerformerNSPIREJan 2024
Highland ParkwayLowell80 StandardNSPIREMay 2025
City View TowersLowell77 StandardNSPIREApr 2025
NORTH COMMON VILLAGELowell74 StandardNSPIREMay 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 Lowell 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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