Lowell Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Lowell, Massachusetts.

Waiting List
Closed: Lowell, Massachusetts Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Lowell Rental Assistance Fund Program (LRAP) Other Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Lowell, Massachusetts Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: HUD Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Massachusetts State-Aided Public Housing Other Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Bishop Markham Village Other Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Lowell, Massachusetts Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Lowell Housing Authority (LHA) General Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It was last open for four days in November, 2018.

Lowell, MA is about 25 miles northwest of Boston, MA.

 There were three ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Download and print the online application.
  2. Pick-up an application at the LHA office.
  3. Complete the application at the LHA office..

Once the paper application has been completed, it must have been either:

  1. Mailed to the LHA office.
  2. Dropped off at the LHA office.

This waiting list had the following preferences: Involuntary displacement from a natural disaster or government action, working families, Elderly, Disabled, Live, Work, or Attend School Locally, Victim of Domestic Violence, or Veterans.  

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.

For more information visit the LHA Housing Choice Voucher Program page here.

Closed: 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Lowell Housing Authority (LHA) last accepted Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list applications for 2, 3, and 4-bedroom apartments from January 22, 2024, until January 26, 2024. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

There were two ways to apply while the waiting list was open:

  1. Print the paper application.
  2. In person applications were accepted at the Mercier Center.

Once the application was completed, it was either dropped off or mailed to the Lowell Housing Authority.

This waiting list had the following preferences: 

  • Involuntarily displaced from a dwelling unit in the municipality of Lowell by natural disaster, by fire, by unwarranted landlord action, and by Government action including capital programs of the LHA.
  • Working head of household or working spouse, who has averaged 20 or more hours per week ofr at least 6 months, or person 62 years old or older or a person unable to work because of the extent of their disability
  • Legal resident of Lowell or a person working in Lowell or a person with job offer to work in Lowell.
  • A victim of domestic violence who has been relocated as verified by the police.
  • veteran as verified by the Department of Veteran Affairs.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the LHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the LHA public notice on January 22, 2023.

Closed: Lowell Rental Assistance Fund Program (LRAP) Other Waiting List

The Lowell Housing Authority (LHA) Lowell Rental Assistance Fund Program (LRAP) waiting list is currently closed. It was last open for four days in November, 2018.

Lowell, MA is about 25 miles northwest of Boston, MA.

 There were three ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Download and print the online application.
  2. Pick-up an application at the LHA office.
  3. Complete the application at the LHA office..

Once the paper application has been completed, it must have been either:

  1. Mailed to the LHA office.
  2. Dropped off at the LHA office.

This waiting list had the following preferences: Involuntary displacement from a natural disaster or government action, working families, Elderly, Disabled, Live, Work, or Attend School Locally, Victim of Domestic Violence, or Veterans.  

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.

For more information visit the LHA website here.

Closed: Lowell, Massachusetts Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Lowell Housing Authority (LHA) last accepted Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from January 22, 2024, until January 26, 2024. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

There were two ways to apply while the waiting list was open:

  1. Print the paper application.
  2. In person applications were accepted at the Mercier Center.

Once the application was completed, it was either dropped off or mailed to the Lowell Housing Authority.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Non-elderly individual or family who is/are: 
    • Transitioning out of institutional or other segregated settings
    • At serious risk of institutionalization
    • Homeless 
    • At risk of becoming homeless
  • Involuntarily displaced from a dwelling unit in the municipality of Lowell by natural disaster, by fire, by unwarranted landlord action, and by Government action including capital programs of the LHA.
  • Working head of household or working spouse, who has averaged 20 or more hours per week ofr at least 6 months, or person 62 years old or older or a person unable to work because of the extent of their disability
  • Legal resident of Lowell or a person working in Lowell or a person with job offer to work in Lowell.
  • A victim of domestic violence who has been relocated as verified by the police.
  • veteran as verified by the Department of Veteran Affairs.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the LHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the LHA public notice on January 22, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: HUD Public Housing Waiting List

The Lowell Housing Authority (LHA) HUD Public Housing waiting list is currently open, since at least May, 2018, until further notice.

Lowell, MA is about 25 miles northwest of Boston, MA.

To apply, complete an application at the Public Housing office, located at 21 Salem St, Lowell, MA 01854; from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm, Monday-Friday.

This waiting list has the following preferences: involuntarily displaced by government action, displaced by natural disaster, employed, elderly, disabled, live and/or work in Lowell, victim of domestic violence, or veteran.

For more information, visit the LHA Public Housing page here.

Open Until Further Notice: Massachusetts State-Aided Public Housing Other Waiting List

The Lowell Housing Authority (LHA) General Massachusetts Public Housing waiting list for 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom units is currently open, from November 17, 2018, until further notice

Lowell, MA is about 25 miles northwest of Boston, MA.

 There are two ways to apply:

  1. Pick up an application at the LHA office located at Mercier Center, 21 Salem Street, Lowell, Massachusetts 01854, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am until 2:00 pm, ET.
  2. Call (978) 364-5365 to request an application sent to you by mail.

Once the paper application has been completed, it must be:

  1. Mailed to the LHA office at 21 Salem Street, Lowell, Massachusetts 01854.
  2. Dropped off at the LHA office at the address above, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm.

This waiting list has the following preferences: Homelessness caused by displacement from a natural disaster, government action, or domestic violence, veterans, working families.  

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.

For more information visit the LHA State-Aided Public Housing page here.

Open Until Further Notice: Bishop Markham Village Other Waiting List

The Lowell Housing Authority (LHA) waiting list for 3-Bedroom Elderly or Disabled apartments at Bishop Markham Village is currently open. Applications are being accepted from January 28, 2020, until further notice.

Please note: To apply to this waiting list head of household must be elderly or disabled.

To apply during the opening period, in person applications are available at 21 Salem St , Lowell MA 01854.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the LHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by a representative of the LHA, as of January 28, 2020.

About The Agency

Lowell Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 2,977 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:00am-4:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am-4:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am-4:00pm
Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm
Friday 8:00am-4:00pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

350 Moody Street, Lowell, MA

Visit Website(978) 364-5311

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Lowell Housing Authority?

Lowell Housing Authority serves 2,770 low-income households. The agency manages 1,405 Housing Choice Vouchers and 1,548 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Lowell Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 81 percent of households served by Lowell Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 95 percent of Lowell Housing Authority households.

How many Lowell Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 692 households and make up 25 percent of households served by Lowell Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Lowell Housing Authority?

There are 2022 female-headed renter households living in Lowell Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 73% of those served by the Lowell Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Lowell Housing Authority renters?

Black 166
Asian-Pacific Islander 388
White 914
Hispanic 1,302

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Lowell Housing Authority?

There are 1135 households headed by seniors served by the Lowell Housing Authority. Senior households are 41% of households in Lowell Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Lowell Housing Authority housing?

There are 1163 persons with disabilities living in Lowell Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 42% of households served by the Lowell Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Lowell Housing Authority?

The Lowell Housing Authority is rated as a high performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

How often does Lowell Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Lowell Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on November 13, 2018 and closed on November 16, 2018.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Lowell Housing Authority

North Common Village

21 Salem St, Lowell, Massachusetts 01854

Archambault Towers

657 Merrimack St, Lowell, Massachusetts 01854

G W Flanagan Proj

35 Temple St, Lowell, Massachusetts 01851

Bishop Markham Proj

65 Summer St, Lowell, Massachusetts 01852