Hingham, MA Low Income Housing

Types of Low Income Housing in Hingham, MA

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Hingham, 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 Hingham, Massachusetts - Plymouth County

Studio Apartments $1,393

One Bedroom Apartments $1,488

Two Bedroom Apartments $1,955

Three Bedroom Apartments $2,479

List of Low Income Housing in or near Hingham, MA

Hingham Housing Authority - Hingham

30 Thaxter Street
Hingham, MA - 02043
(781) 741-1417
Hingham 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 obtain...see full details
Plymouth County

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Apartment Costs (user reports): 30% of adjusted income
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): All
Heat hot water and electricity
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Lincoln School - Hingham

86 Central St
Hingham, MA - 02043
781-749-8677
Lincoln School is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Lincoln School for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Plymouth County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Check For Waiting Lists
Most apartments have waiting lists. Search early and do not just settle on one apartment choice.

Contact Your Local Housing Authority
Housing authorities have many opportunities. Many do have closed waiting lists, but they may be able to provide other public housing resources.

Check The Federal Poverty Sliding Scale Guidelines
Check to see if you qualify for low cost or free housing by comparing the guidelines to your income records.