Chelmsford, MA Low Income Housing

Types of Low Income Housing in Chelmsford, MA

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Chelmsford, 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 Chelmsford, Massachusetts - Middlesex 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 Chelmsford, MA

Chelmsford Housing Authority - Chelmsford

10 Wilson Street
Chelmsford, MA - 01824
(978) 256-7425
Chelmsford Housing Authority provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of the areas Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8. This program is income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for these vouchers and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are in need of housing assistance in the area please contact the Housing Authority directly to obt...see full details
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