Charlestown, MA Low Income Housing
Types of Low Income Housing in Charlestown, MA
There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Charlestown, MA, including:- Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
- Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
- Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
- Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
- Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.
HUD Fair Market Rent For Charlestown, Massachusetts - Suffolk County
Studio Apartments
$2,212
One Bedroom Apartments
$2,377
Two Bedroom Apartments
$2,827
Three Bedroom Apartments
$3,418
List of Low Income Housing in or near Charlestown, MA
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Bridgeview Apartments - Affordable Community - Charlestown
330 Rutherford Avenue
Charlestown, MA - 02129
(617) 398-6576
Nine apartments are designated as rent-assisted, another 9 are for individuals earning less than 50% of Area Median Income (AMI), and 17 are for individuals earning less than 60% of AMI. There are 4 one-bedroom, 19 two-bedroom, and 15 three-bedroom apartm ...see full details
Suffolk County
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Zelma Lacey House - Charlestown
9 West School Street
Charlestown, MA - 02129
(617) 241-0328
Zelma Lacey House offers 33 low income one bedroom units. This is a Low Income Housing Tax Credit community and will have rent and income restrictions based on the Area Median Income. Given the demand for low income housing, there may be a waiting list. If this listing is incorrect, please contact us using the form below. ...see full details
Suffolk County
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Mishawum Park Apartments - Charlestown
330 Main St
Charlestown, MA - 02129
(617) 242-4016
Mishawum Park Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Mishawum Park Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Suffolk County
Section 8 apartment
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Robert A. Georgine Towers - Charlestown
100 Ferrin St
Charlestown, MA - 02129
(617) 242-4775
Robert A. Georgine Towers has 42 units, managed by Elderly Housing Development & Operations Corp. ...see full details
Suffolk County
Section 8 apartment
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City Square Elderly Hsg - Charlestown
42 Park St
Charlestown, MA - 02129
781-324-6600
City Square Elderly Hsg is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact City Square Elderly Hsg for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Suffolk County
Section 8 apartment
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Mary Colbert Apartments - Charlestown
20 Devens St
Charlestown, MA - 02129
617-242-2417
Mary Colbert Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Mary Colbert Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Suffolk County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): $366
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Section 8 apartment
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Charles Newtown Coop - Charlestown
32 Old Landing Way
Charlestown, MA - 02129
(617) 242-0808
Charles Newtown Coop is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Charles Newtown Coop for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Suffolk County
See What Other Users Are SayingHUD Housing Apartment
Apartment Costs (user reports): 300.00
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Section 8 apartment
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