Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.
HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits
| 2024 | Median Family Income | 2024 Yearly Income Limit | 2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income Limits | Category | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| Middlesex County, MA | $132,400 | Very Low Income (50%) | $59,600 | $66,200 | $71,500 | $76,800 | $82,100 |
| Extremely Low Income (30%) | $35,750 | $39,700 | $42,900 | $46,100 | $49,250 | ||
| Low Income (80%) | $85,200 | $94,650 | $102,250 | $109,800 | $117,400 | ||
We have listed all of the housing authorities in Middlesex County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Middlesex County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.
To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.
Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.
Saunders Circle Community Building
Tewksbury, MA - 01876
Middlesex County
Website: https://www.tewksbury-ma.gov/housing-authority
Phone Number: (978) 851-7392
One John J. Brady Drive
Framingham, MA - 01701
Middlesex County
Website: http://framha.org/
Phone Number: (508) 879-7562
One Countryside Village
Lexington, MA - 02420
Middlesex County
Website: http://lexingtonhousingauthority.org/
Phone Number: (781) 861-0900
971 Mammoth Road
Dracut, MA - 01826
Middlesex County
Website: https://www.dracuthousingauthority.org/
Phone Number: (978) 957-3515
82 Lincoln Street
Newton Highlands, MA - 02461
Middlesex County
Website: http://www.newtonhousingauthority.org/Home.aspx
Phone Number: (617) 964-8080
8 Brigham Circle Box 254
Hudson, MA - 01749
Middlesex County
Website: https://www.hudsonhousingauthority.com/
Phone Number: (978) 562-9268
675 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA - 02139
Middlesex County
Website: http://www.cambridge-housing.org/
Phone Number: (617) 864-3020
630 Salem Street
Maiden, MA - 02148
Middlesex County
Website: http://www.maldenhousing.org/
Phone Number: (781) 322-9460
59 Pearson Road
Belmont, MA - 02478
Middlesex County
Website: http://belmontha.org/
Phone Number: (617) 484-2160
59 Campbell Street
Woburn, MA - 01801
Middlesex County
Website: http://woburnhousing.org/
Phone Number: (781) 935-0818
55 Waverly Avenue
Watertown, MA - 02472
Middlesex County
Website: http://watertownha.org/
Phone Number: (617) 923-3950
41 Deming Way
Wilmington, MA - 01887
Middlesex County
Website: https://whadelaware.org/
Phone Number: (978) 658-8531
4 Winslow Street
Arlington, MA - 02474
Middlesex County
Website: http://arlingtonhousing.org/
Phone Number: (781) 646-3400
4 Cottage Street
Natick, MA - 01760
Middlesex County
Website: http://natickma.gov/
Phone Number: (508) 653-2971
30 Memorial Road
Somerville, MA - 02145
Middlesex County
Website: http://sha-web.org/
Phone Number: (617) 625-1152
26 Crescent Street
Wakefield, MA - 01880
Middlesex County
Website: http://wakefieldhousing.org/
Phone Number: (781) 245-7328
255 Main Street, Suite 212
Marlborough, MA - 01752
Middlesex County
Website: https://www.marlborough-ma.gov/community-development-authority/affordable-housing/pages/apply-housin
Phone Number: (508) 624-6908
22 Frank D. Tanner Drive
Reading, MA - 01867
Middlesex County
Website: https://www.readingha.org/
Phone Number: (781) 944-6755
16 River Street
Billerica, MA - 01821
Middlesex County
Website: http://www.billericahousing.org/Home.aspx
Phone Number: (978) 667-2175
15 Powder Mill Circle
Maynard, MA - 01754
Middlesex County
Website: https://www.townofmaynard-ma.gov/mc-events/housing-authority/
Phone Number: (978) 897-8738
15 Birchcrest Street
Burlington, MA - 01803
Middlesex County
Website: http://www.burlingtonhama.com/Home.aspx
Phone Number: (781) 272-7786
13 Westley Street
Winchester, MA - 01890
Middlesex County
Website: http://www.winchesterha.org/Home.aspx
Phone Number: (781) 721-5718
121 Riverside Avenue
Medford, MA - 02155
Middlesex County
Website: http://www.medfordhousing.org/Home.aspx
Phone Number: (781) 396-7200
34 Everett Street
Concord, MA - 01742
Middlesex County
Website: http://www.concordha.org/
Phone Number: (978)369-8435
106 Main Street
Wayland, MA - 01778
Middlesex County
Website: https://www.wayland.ma.us/wayland-housing-authority
Phone Number: (508) 655-6310
10 Wilson Street
Chelmsford, MA - 01824
Middlesex County
Website: http://www.chelmsfordha.com/
Phone Number: (978) 256-7425
68 Windsor Avenue
Acton, MA - 01720
Middlesex County
Website: https://www.acton-ma.gov/80/Acton-Housing-Authority
Phone Number: (978) 263-5339
350 Moody Street
Lowell, MA - 01853
Middlesex County
Website: http://www.lhma.org/
Phone Number: (978) 937-3500
492 Washington Street
Holliston, MA - 01746
Middlesex County
Website: https://hollistonhousingauthority.org/
Phone Number: (508) 429-6266
One Peabody Court
North Reading, MA - 01864
Middlesex County
Website: http://www.northreadingha.org/
Phone Number: (978) 664-2982
393 Ferry Street
Everett, MA - 02149
Middlesex County
Website: http://www.evha.org/
Phone Number: (617) 387-6389
| Apartment Size | HUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For Area | LIHTC Maximum Rent | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Apartments | $2212 | Estimated $663.60 - utility allowance | |
| One Bedroom Apartments | $2377 | Estimated $713.10 - utility allowance | |
| Two Bedroom Apartments | $2827 | Estimated $848.10 - utility allowance | |
| Three Bedroom Apartments | $3418 | Estimated $1,025.40 - utility allowance |
Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.
Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Middlesex County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.
Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.
You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.
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