Somerville Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Somerville, Massachusetts.

Waiting List
Open Now: Mystic View, Federal Family Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Brady Towers, Ciampa Manor, Highland Garden, Properzi Manor and Weston Manor, Federal Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Waterworks ll Senior and Disabled Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Bryant Manor and Hagan Manor, Multi-Family Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Open Now: Mystic View, Federal Family Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in Somerville, Massachusetts.

The Somerville Housing Authority Mystic View, Federal Family waiting list is currently open and accepting applications as of January 20, 2024. This list is open until further notice.

Closed: Brady Towers, Ciampa Manor, Highland Garden, Properzi Manor and Weston Manor, Federal Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Senior and Disabled Public Housing rental housing assistance in Somerville, Massachusetts.

The waiting list for Senior and Disabled Public Housing at Brady Towers, Ciampa Manor, Highland Garden, Properzi Manor, and Weston Manor has closed. Applications were accepted until further notice.

Closed: Waterworks ll Senior and Disabled Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Senior and Disabled Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Somerville, Massachusetts.

The Somerville Housing Authority (SHA) last accepted Senior and Disabled Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for Waterworks ll Apartments from July 1, 2024, until further notice. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

This waiting list was for the following property: 

  • Waterworks II Apartments

Income Qualification

The maximum income limits for each household size were as followed:

  • 1 Person $57,000 | 2 Persons $65,300

Preferences

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Reside in Somerville, work in Somerville or have been hired to work in Somerville.
  • Veterans

Selection Process

It was not known how applicants were placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.

Application Method

There were two ways to apply while the waitlist was open:

  1. Complete the online application.
  2. Print the paper application.

Once the paper application was completed, it was to be: Turned into the SHA office.

For more information, visit the SHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the SHA website on July 5, 2024.

Open Until Further Notice: Bryant Manor and Hagan Manor, Multi-Family Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in Somerville, Massachusetts.

The Somerville Housing Authority is currently accepting applications for the waiting list for Bryant Manor and Hagan Manor in Somerville, Massachusetts. There is no predetermined closing date for applications.

How to Apply: Apply online at sha-web.org/applications.aspx or in person at 30 Memorial Road, Somerville, MA 02145.

About The Agency

Somerville Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 1,805 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-7:00pm
Friday 8:00am-12:00pm

30 Memorial Road, Somerville, MA

Visit Website(617) 625-1152

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 Somerville Housing Authority?

Somerville Housing Authority serves 1,760 low-income households. The agency manages 1,322 Housing Choice Vouchers and 571 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 81 percent of households served by Somerville Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 94 percent of Somerville Housing Authority households.

How many Somerville Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 492 households and make up 28 percent of households served by Somerville Housing Authority.

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

There are 1249 female-headed renter households living in Somerville Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 71% of those served by the Somerville Housing Authority.

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

Black 422
Asian-Pacific Islander 88
White 950
Hispanic 299

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

There are 756 households headed by seniors served by the Somerville Housing Authority. Senior households are 43% of households in Somerville Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 510 persons with disabilities living in Somerville Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 29% of households served by the Somerville Housing Authority.

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

The Somerville 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.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Somerville Housing Authority

Mystic Waterworks

485 Mystic Valley Parkway, Somerville, Massachusetts 2144

bed 1
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

Mystic View Apartments

40 River Rd, Somerville, Massachusetts 02145

payment Subsidized

Brady Towers

252 Medford Street, Somerville, Massachusetts 2144

payment Subsidized

Ciampa Manor

27 College Ave, Somerville, Massachusetts 02144

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