Lawrence Housing Authority
Essex County -353 Elm Street, Lawrence, MA, 1842
Lawrence 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.
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(978) 685-2751
Program Types
Section 8 Voucher, Low Rent Units
Lawrence Housing Authority Program Summary
Lawrence 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. Lawrence Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 1,056 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Lawrence Housing Authority administered a total of 1,023 Section 8 Vouchers. Lawrence Housing Authority currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Lawrence Housing Authority is located at 353 Elm Street, Lawrence, MA, 1842 and serves the city of Lawrence. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Lawrence Housing Authority at, (978) 685-2751 for more information about coverage area and program availability.
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Total Number of Communities
1,023
Total Number of Administered Section 8 Vouchers
1056
Total subsidized units for Rental Assistance Availability
1,056
Total Number of Administered Public Housing Units
Income Limits for Essex, 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 Essex County, MA:
$119,000
Median Income Limits of Essex County, MA
Income Limits for Essex, 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 Essex County, MA:
$119,000
Median Income Limits of Essex 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 Lawrence, 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 Essex 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
Lawrence Housing Authority Location in MA
Essex County -353 Elm Street, Lawrence, MA, 1842
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Housing Authorities near Lawrence, MA
| Agency | Section 8 Vouchers | Housing Units | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Methuen Housing AuthorityMethuen, MA - 1.77 Miles | 558 | 42 | Open | Contact |
Vernon Housing AuthorityVernon, CT - 2 Miles | 290 | 270 | Open | Contact |
 North Andover Housing AuthorityNorth Andover, MA - 2.09 Miles | 133 | 105 | Open | Contact |
 American Training, IncAndover, MA - 2.09 Miles | 50 | N/A | Open | Contact |
 Andover Housing AuthorityAndover, MA - 4.26 Miles | 127 | N/A | Open | Contact |
Salem Housing AuthoritySalem, NH - 5.04 Miles | N/A | N/A | Open | Contact |
Local Information for Lawrence, MA
Situated along the banks of the Merrimack River in Essex County, is the beautiful city of Lawrence, Massachusetts. Known for its unique landscape and for being the childhood home of the great American poet Robert Frost, Lawrence is a melting pot of great architecture and diverse cultural influences.
There are many residents in the city that come from various ethnic backgrounds. Dubbed the “Immigrant City”, Lawrence is home to inhabitants of Irish descent, Germans, Italians, Lebanese, Polish, French Canadians, English, and Jewish communities.
Moreover, Lawrence also features several points of interests that local residents and visitors of the city find quite enjoyable, from the Essex Art Center to the Veterans Memorial Stadium.
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Population
769,091Persons per household
2.56Persons per household structure
43.1%Homeownership Rate
63.4%Housing Units
306,814Yearly Income per Person
$35,167Median Household Income
$67,311
