Section 8 Wait List in Lynn, MA
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(781) 581-8600
Program Types
Section 8 Voucher, Low Rent Units
Lynn Housing Authority Program Summary
Lynn 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. Lynn Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 459 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Lynn Housing Authority administered a total of 1,626 Section 8 Vouchers. Lynn Housing Authority currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Lynn Housing Authority is located at 10 Church Street, Lynn, MA, 1902 and serves the city of Lynn. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Lynn Housing Authority at, (781) 581-8600 for more information about coverage area and program availability.
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Total Number of Communities
1,626
Total Number of Administered Section 8 Vouchers
459
Total subsidized units for Rental Assistance Availability
459
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 Lynn, 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
Lynn Housing Authority Location in MA
Essex County -10 Church Street, Lynn, MA, 1902
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Housing Authorities near Lynn, MA
| Agency | Section 8 Vouchers | Housing Units | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Saugus Housing AuthoritySaugus, MA - 3.24 Miles | 343 | 327 | Open | Contact |
 Revere Housing AuthorityRevere, MA - 4.45 Miles | 470 | 194 | Open | Contact |
 Middlesex North Resources Center, Inc.Lynnfield, MA - 4.45 Miles | 75 | N/A | Open | Contact |
 BridgewellLynnfield, MA - 4.45 Miles | 125 | N/A | Closed | Contact |
Peabody Housing AuthorityPeabody, MA - 4.98 Miles | 337 | N/A | Open | Contact |
 Salem Housing AuthoritySalem, MA - 5.19 Miles | 1,088 | 39 | Open | Contact |
Local Information for Lynn, MA
Incorporated as a city in 1850, Lynn now has the 9th largest population in all of Massachusetts. It is also known as the “City of Firsts”, being home to the country’s first tannery and jet airplane engine. The state’s first electric trolley also ran from this city in 1888.
The Seaport Marina and Lynn Waterfront is an excellent place to visit, offering wonderful boating and other outdoor recreational activities. If you want to have the unique experience of marveling at the rings of Saturn, then you should visit the High Rock Tower and Observatory, which is home to Lynn’s 12-inch Meade telescope.
Residents enjoy the benefits of having a racially diverse community and a manageable unemployment rate. Employment opportunities primarily come from the construction, accommodation & food services, and public administration industries. Educational needs are addressed by 35 preschools, 21 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, and 6 high schools.
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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
