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Hingham Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Hingham, Massachusetts.

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Open Until Further Notice: Massachusetts Public Housing Other Waiting List

The Hingham Housing Authority (HHA) Massachusetts Public Housing waiting list for 2 and 3-bedroom units is currently open, from November 8, 2018, until further notice.

 There are three ways to apply:

  1. Download and print the HHA application online. 
  2. Pick-up an application at the HHA office located at 30 Thaxter Street, Hingham, Massachusetts 02043; Monday through Thursday, from 9:30 am until 3:30 pm.
  3. Call (781) 741-1417 to request an application by mail.

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

  1. Mailed to the HHA office at 30 Thaxter Street, Hingham, Massachusetts, 02043.
  2. Dropped off at the HHA office at the address above, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, ET.

This waiting list has the following preferences: Live, Work, or Attend School Locally, Veterans,Victims of Domestic Violence, Displaced by Natural Disaster, Working/Employed.

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 HHA website here.

About The Agency

Hingham Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 25 low- and moderate-income households through its public housing programs.

30 Thaxter Street, Hingham, MA

Visit Website — (781) 741-1417

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How large is the Hingham Housing Authority?

Hingham Housing Authority serves 24 low-income households. The agency manages 28 Housing Choice Vouchers and 0 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 92 percent of households served by Hingham Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 100 percent of Hingham Housing Authority households.

How many Hingham Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 1 households and make up 8 percent of households served by Hingham Housing Authority.

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

There are 16 female-headed renter households living in Hingham Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 69% of those served by the Hingham Housing Authority.

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

Black 3
Native American 1
White 20

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

There are 12 households headed by seniors served by the Hingham Housing Authority. Senior households are 50% of households in Hingham Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 8 persons with disabilities living in Hingham Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 36% of households served by the Hingham Housing Authority.