Methuen Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Methuen, Massachusetts.

Waiting List
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Open Until Further Notice: Massachusetts Public Housing Other Project Based Waiting List

The Methuen Housing Authority (WHA) Massachusetts Public Housing waiting list is currently open, from November 8, 2018, until further notice.

There are three ways to apply:

Download and print the application online. Select the "CHAMP" button.
Pick-up an application at the MHA office located at 24 Mystic Street, Methuen, Massachusetts, 01844, Monday through Thursday, from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm, and Friday, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Call (978) 682-8607, Extension 10, to request an application sent to you by mail.

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

Mailed to the MHA office at 24 Mystic Street, Methuen, Massachusetts, 01844.
Dropped off at the MHA office at the address above, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

This waiting list has the following preferences: Live, Work, or Attend School Locally.

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 WHA website here.

About The Agency

Methuen Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 605 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

25 Jade Street, Methuen, MA

Visit Website — (978) 682-8607

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 Methuen Housing Authority?

Methuen Housing Authority serves 616 low-income households. The agency manages 569 Housing Choice Vouchers and 42 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 66 percent of households served by Methuen Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 91 percent of Methuen Housing Authority households.

How many Methuen Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 252 households and make up 41 percent of households served by Methuen Housing Authority.

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

There are 548 female-headed renter households living in Methuen Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 89% of those served by the Methuen Housing Authority.

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

Black	6
White	191
Hispanic	413

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

There are 190 households headed by seniors served by the Methuen Housing Authority. Senior households are 31% of households in Methuen Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 178 persons with disabilities living in Methuen Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 29% of households served by the Methuen Housing Authority.

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

The Methuen Housing Authority is rated as a standard 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.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Methuen Housing Authority

Methuen Family Housing - Jade Street

25 Jade St, Methuen, Massachusetts 01844