This housing agency serves Chelsea, Massachusetts.
| Waiting List | |
|---|---|
| Closed: Federal Family Public Housing Waiting List | Learn More |
| Open Until Further Notice: Carter Heights Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List | Learn More |
| Open Until Further Notice: Federal Elderly Public Housing Waiting List | Learn More |
This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in Chelsea, Massachusetts .
The Chelsea Housing Authority (CHA) last accepted Federal Family Public Housing waiting list applications from November 1, 2023, until December 6, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.
There were three ways to apply while the waitlist was open:
Once the paper application was completed, it was either:
Preferences have not been confirmed.
Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the CHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the CHA public notice on November 6, 2023.
This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Chelsea, Massachusetts.
The Chelsea Housing Authority (CHA) is accepting Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for 1 and 2-Bedroom Apartments at Carter Heights Apartments from June 3, 2024, until further notice.
This waiting list is for the following property:
Income Qualification
The maximum income limits for each household size are as follows:
1 Person $57,100 | 2 Persons $65,300
Preferences
Preferences have not yet been confirmed.
Selection Process
Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.
Application Method
There are three ways to apply while the waitlist is open:
Once the paper application is completed, it was to be either:
For more information, visit the CHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the CHA public notice on May 22, 2024.
This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in Chelsea, Massachusetts .
The Chelsea Housing Authority (CHA) is accepting Federal Elderly Public Housing waiting list applications for 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments from the earliest confirmed open date of July 9, 2024, until further notice.
Income Qualification
Income limits can be found on the CHA Income Limit page.
Preferences
This waiting list has the following preferences:
Selection Process
Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.
Application Method
To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.
For more information, visit the CHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the CHA application page on July 9, 2024.
Chelsea Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 883 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.
| Monday | 8:30am-4:00pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am-4:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am-7:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am-4:00pm |
| Friday | 8:30am-12:30pm |
54 Locke Street, Chelsea, MA
Visit Website — (617) 409-5320Section 8 Application Checklist
DownloadKeep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online
Chelsea Housing Authority serves 857 low-income households. The agency manages 584 Housing Choice Vouchers and 344 public housing units.
Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 83 percent of households served by Chelsea Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 96 percent of Chelsea Housing Authority households.
Working adults head 257 households and make up 30 percent of households served by Chelsea Housing Authority.
There are 677 female-headed renter households living in Chelsea Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 79% of those served by the Chelsea Housing Authority.
| Black | 103 |
| Asian-Pacific Islander | 26 |
| White | 240 |
| Hispanic | 488 |
There are 325 households headed by seniors served by the Chelsea Housing Authority. Senior households are 38% of households in Chelsea Housing Authority housing.
There are 239 persons with disabilities living in Chelsea Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 28% of households served by the Chelsea Housing Authority.
The Chelsea 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.
Even if it looks difficult to get housing, apply anyway.
Some factors make it look like a longshot to get housing. Any waiting list opening is a legitimate chance to get housing, no mattter how long it takes.Celeste Law says:
"Affordable Housing Online is a great source of information, and is very helpful in answering questions about Section 8 and Public Housing."