Chelsea Housing Authority
Section 8 Wait List in Chelsea, MA
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Public Housing Wait List in Chelsea, MA
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(617) 884-5617
Program Types
Section 8 Voucher, Low Rent Units
Chelsea Housing Authority Program Summary
Chelsea Housing Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Chelsea Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 354 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Chelsea Housing Authority administered a total of 515 Section 8 Vouchers. Chelsea Housing Authority currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Chelsea Housing Authority is located at 54 Locke Street, Chelsea, MA, 2150 and serves the city of Chelsea. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Chelsea Housing Authority at, (617) 884-5617 for more information about coverage area and program availability.
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Total Number of Communities
515
Total Number of Administered Section 8 Vouchers
354
Total subsidized units for Rental Assistance Availability
354
Total Number of Administered Public Housing Units
Income Limits for Suffolk, MA
HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Suffolk County, MA:
$119,000
Median Income Limits of Suffolk County, MA
Income Limits for Suffolk, MA
HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Suffolk County, MA:
$119,000
Median Income Limits of Suffolk County, MA
| Persons in Family | 80%Low Income Limit  | 50%Low Income Limit | 30%Low Income Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $67,400 | $44,800 | $26,850 |
| 2 Person | $77,000 | $51,200 | $30,700 |
| 3 Person | $86,650 | $57,600 | $34,550 |
| 4 Person | $96,250 | $63,950 | $38,350 |
| 5 Person | $103,950 | $69,100 | $41,450 |
Know More About The Fair Market Rents in Chelsea, MA
Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Suffolk County, MA:
Efficiency
$1,194
One-Bedroom
$1,372
Two-Bedroom
$1,691
Three-Bedroom
$2,116
Four-Bedroom
$2,331
Efficiency
$1,194
One-Bedroom
$1,372
Two-Bedroom
$1,691
Three-Bedroom
$2,116
Four-Bedroom
$2,331
Chelsea Housing Authority Location in MA
Suffolk County -54 Locke Street, Chelsea, MA, 2150
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Housing Authorities near Chelsea, MA
| Agency | Section 8 Vouchers | Housing Units | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Revere Housing AuthorityRevere, MA - 1.02 Miles | 470 | 194 | Open | Contact |
 Everett Housing AuthorityEverett, MA - 1.41 Miles | 365 | N/A | Open | Contact |
Malden Housing AuthorityMalden, MA - 2.26 Miles | 977 | 1,195 | Open | Contact |
 Somerville Housing AuthoritySomerville, MA - 3.37 Miles | 1,193 | 584 | Open | Contact |
 Mass DHCDBoston, MA - 3.54 Miles | 21,727 | N/A | Open | Contact |
Boston Housing AuthorityBoston, MA - 3.88 Miles | 14,443 | 11,314 | Open | Contact |
Local Information for Chelsea, MA
Chelsea is a diverse, working class city located along the Mystic River, directly across Boston, in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Although Chelsea is the smallest city in the Bay State in terms of land area, the industrial activity in the area is quite considerable. In the recent years, the city has enjoyed continuous economic growth.
Mostly an industrial city, Chelsea has recently added a number of residential developments in the form of loft-style apartments and condominiums. Today, it is one of the most desirable residential communities in the region for small families and young professionals.
In addition to the newly added residential dwellings within the city, there has also been a surge of office, retail, and restaurant developments throughout the area, a true testament to the city’s economic prosperity.
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Population
767,254Persons per household
2.39Persons per household structure
80.5%Homeownership Rate
35.5%Housing Units
315,379Yearly Income per Person
$32,835Median Household Income
$53,540
