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Chelmsford Housing Authority
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Last Updated
6 hours ago
About Chelmsford Housing Authority
The Chelmsford Housing Authority (CHA), located in Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, manages approximately 891 assisted housing units, primarily through Section 8 vouchers. While its Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program (MRVP) are currently closed, CHA offers a range of other housing assistance opportunities.
Current open programs include Public Housing, various affordable homeownership resale programs, and several affordable unassisted rental housing options, including age-restricted and family housing units. These programs aim to serve diverse housing needs within the community, alongside an Affordable Rental Lottery for Acton properties.
Applicants should be aware of income limits. For instance, a family of four categorized as Very Low Income in the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy HUD Metro FMR Area has an income limit of $82,700 per year. Potential applicants are encouraged to review specific program details for eligibility criteria.
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Affordable Homeownership Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Additional Notes
For a 1-bedroom condominium at The Villages at Stone Ridge, a 55-and-over development in Westford, MA, with a $275,000 asset limit and mortgage preapproval required; eligible households enter a lottery.
Affordable Homeownership Resale Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Additional Notes
Interested individuals should complete the homeownership application and submit it via email to lisa@chelmsfordha.com.
Affordable Housing Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Unassisted Age-Restricted Application for Seniors (age 55+) and Elderly (age 62+) with applicable income limits.
Affordable Housing (Cobblestone Place) Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
Apr 7, 2026
Closing Date
Jul 6, 2026
How to Apply
Additional Notes
Application period begins April 7th, 2026 and ends July 6th, 2026 at 4:00pm. One unit available at 50% AMI.
Affordable Housing (Unassisted Age-Restricted) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
This program is for senior (age 55+) and elderly (age 62+) unassisted age-restricted units.
Affordable Housing (Unassisted Family) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
This program is for unassisted family housing units.
Affordable Housing (Unassisted) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Mail, Fax, or Email
Additional Notes
Applications are currently accepted for waiting lists for affordable unassisted units at properties such as Mill & 3, Kensington, and The Commons at Drum Hill. Occupancy standards require a minimum of 1 person per bedroom, and preference may be given to local residents or those who work in Chelmsford.
Affordable Housing Resale Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Additional Notes
This program is for first-time homebuyers who meet income limits (80% of AMI) and a $75,000 asset limit, with an exception for Windemere Estates.
Affordable Housing Resale Program Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Additional Notes
Currently accepting applications for first-time homebuyers interested in purchasing affordable, deed-restricted homes. Applicants must meet income limits (80% of AMI) and a $75,000 asset limit, with an exception for Windemere Estates. A mortgage preapproval is required.
Affordable Rental Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
This is for Unassisted Family Housing at Chelmsford Woods Residences, requiring income below maximum allowable and appropriate household size. Applications can be mailed or faxed.
Affordable Rental Lottery Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
Apr 7, 2026
Closing Date
Jul 6, 2026
How to Apply
Additional Notes
Application period for Cobblestone Place begins April 7th, 2026 and ends July 6th, 2026 at 4:00pm. This is for one 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath duplex-style home at 50% AMI.
Affordable Rental Lottery (Acton) Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
Jan 5, 2026
Closing Date
Apr 5, 2026
How to Apply
Additional Notes
The Chelmsford Housing Authority is acting as the lottery agent for an affordable housing opportunity in Acton, with the lottery scheduled for April 21, 2026.
Affordable Unassisted Age-Restricted Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Applications are accepted for unassisted age-restricted units for seniors (age 55+) and elderly (age 62+).
Affordable Unassisted Rental Housing Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Mail, Fax
Additional Notes
Applications are currently accepted for waiting lists at various local apartment communities offering affordable unassisted units, with some properties giving local preference. Eligibility includes meeting income limits (e.g., 50% or 80% AMI) and undergoing a criminal background check.
Affordable Unassisted Units Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Preliminary applications for general affordable unassisted units are being accepted.
Cobblestone Place Waitlist
Status
open
Closing Date
Jul 6, 2026
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
The application deadline for Cobblestone Place is July 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM.
Homeownership Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Accepting applications from first-time homebuyers for affordable, deed-restricted homes. Income limits are 80% AMI, with a $75,000 asset limit (exceptions for Windemere Estates). A mortgage preapproval is required.
Other Waitlist
Status
open
Closing Date
Jul 6, 2026
How to Apply
Mail or In-person
Additional Notes
This is for the Cobblestone Place Affordable Rental Lottery for a 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath duplex unit at 50% AMI. Application deadline is July 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM.
Other (Affordable Housing Resale) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Additional Notes
Applications are accepted from first-time homebuyers for deed-restricted affordable homes, with income limits at 80% of AMI and a $75,000 asset limit (exceptions apply for Windemere Estates).
Other (Affordable Rental Lottery - Acton) Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
Jan 5, 2026
Closing Date
Apr 5, 2026
How to Apply
Additional Notes
The Chelmsford Housing Authority is acting as the lottery agent for an affordable housing opportunity in Acton; applications are being accepted by mail, with the lottery scheduled for April 21, 2026.
Other (Affordable Unassisted Family Housing) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Applications are accepted for waiting lists for affordable unassisted units at various properties, with preferences potentially given to local residents or those who work in Chelmsford. Maximum allowable income limits at 50% or 60% AMI apply.
Other (Affordable Unassisted Units) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Mail, Fax, Email
Additional Notes
Applications are accepted for the waiting list even if units are currently fully leased; preferences may be given to local residents or those who work in Chelmsford.
Other (Cobblestone Place) Waitlist
Status
open
Closing Date
Jul 6, 2026
How to Apply
Additional Notes
Application deadline for Cobblestone Place is July 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM.
Other (McManus Manor Lottery) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Phone
Additional Notes
McManus Manor is currently marketing for its lottery application period for 41 affordable apartments for seniors over age 62, with spots available for unsubsidized one-bedroom units.
Other (Unassisted Age-Restricted) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Mail, Fax
Additional Notes
Applications are for Senior (age 55+) and Elderly (age 62+) units, with eligibility based on income limits and household size.
Other (Unassisted Family Housing) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Additional Notes
Applications are for general family housing units, which are not directly subsidized but have income restrictions; applicants without rental assistance must have a minimum annual income of at least $46,230.
Other Affordable Housing Waitlist
Status
open
Closing Date
Jul 6, 2026
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
The application period for Cobblestone Place has an application deadline of July 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM.
Public Housing Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Housing for non-elderly disabled individuals, with 13.5% of state-funded apartments designated for this group, including some handicapped/wheelchair accessible units.
Unassisted Age-Restricted Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
This program serves seniors (age 55+) and elderly (age 62+) individuals.
Unassisted Age-Restricted Housing Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
This housing is for seniors (age 55+) or elderly (age 62+); eligibility is based on income limits and management's selection criteria; local residents and veterans receive preference for state-aided senior housing.
Unassisted Family Housing Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Mail or Fax
Additional Notes
The household's income must be below the maximum allowable and of an appropriate size; criminal background checks are performed.
other Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Additional Notes
The Affordable Homeownership wait list is open. Benefits include access to resources, a future plan, an escrow savings account from increased earnings, and a no-interest loan program for emergency financial assistance.
Other Programs
9 programsThese programs are administered by this housing authority but do not have active waitlist openings at this time. Statuses are verified nightly and subscribers will be notified when changes are detected.
Lottery results for McManus Manor Elderly (62+) Affordable Rentals are posted. This indicates a past application period.
The Chelmsford Housing Authority uses the Massachusetts Section 8 Centralized Waiting List. Applicants must be at or below 50% of AMI.
This is a state-funded Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program, not the HUD Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program.
Mainstream vouchers are selected from the Centralized Waiting List, which is currently closed for direct application to the Chelmsford Housing Authority.
The MRVP program is fully leased and the waiting list is currently closed. It will be posted on the website and advertised in local papers when it re-opens. Income limits for June 2024 are provided.
This is for the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program (a state program, not HUD Section 8) Project-Based assistance.
The Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program (a state program) is fully leased and its waiting list is currently closed.
Beaver Brook Crossing in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, last accepted applications on August 21, 2020, requiring a printed online application to be mailed.
The Rental Assistance Demonstration program converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance, allowing housing authorities to leverage private funding for property rehabilitation while preserving long-term affordability for residents.
Status History
Deadline: Jul 6, 2026
Deadline: Jul 6, 2026
Deadline: Jul 6, 2026
Official Application
Apply directly through the official Chelmsford Housing Authority portal. Applications are free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
WARNING: DO NOT PAY ANYONE TO APPLY FOR HOUSING
Contact Information
Important Notices
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Waiting lists can close without notice once a specific number of applications is reached.
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Ensure your contact information is always up to date with the PHA to avoid being removed from the list.
How to Apply at Chelmsford Housing Authority
Check Current Status
Chelmsford Housing Authority currently has 32 open waiting lists (Affordable Homeownership, Affordable Homeownership Resale, Affordable Housing, Affordable Housing (Cobblestone Place), Affordable Housing (Unassisted Age-Restricted), Affordable Housing (Unassisted Family), Affordable Housing (Unassisted), Affordable Housing Resale, Affordable Housing Resale Program, Affordable Rental, Affordable Rental Lottery, Affordable Rental Lottery (Acton), Affordable Unassisted Age-Restricted, Affordable Unassisted Rental Housing, Affordable Unassisted Units, Cobblestone Place, Homeownership, Other, Other (Affordable Housing Resale), Other (Affordable Rental Lottery - Acton), Other (Affordable Unassisted Family Housing), Other (Affordable Unassisted Units), Other (Cobblestone Place), Other (McManus Manor Lottery), Other (Unassisted Age-Restricted), Other (Unassisted Family Housing), Other Affordable Housing, Public Housing, Unassisted Age-Restricted, Unassisted Age-Restricted Housing, Unassisted Family Housing, other). Application windows can close with little notice, so apply as soon as possible.
Gather Required Documents
For Section 8 voucher programs at Chelmsford Housing Authority, you will typically need: government-issued photo ID for all adult household members, Social Security cards for all members, birth certificates for minors, proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns, benefit letters), and proof of current address. For a family of four, income must be below $82,700/year to qualify in this area. Having these ready before the waitlist opens can make the difference between getting on the list and missing the window.
Submit Your Application
Apply directly through the official Chelmsford Housing Authority portal. Applications are free — never pay to apply.
After You Apply
Once accepted onto the waiting list at Chelmsford Housing Authority, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. Chelmsford Housing Authority manages approximately 891 assisted housing units (891 Section 8), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Chelmsford. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.
Programs at Chelmsford Housing Authority
Affordable Homeownership open
The Affordable Homeownership program at Chelmsford Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Chelmsford. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Affordable Homeownership Resale open
The Affordable Homeownership Resale program at Chelmsford Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Chelmsford. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Affordable Housing open
The Affordable Housing program at Chelmsford Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Chelmsford. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Affordable Housing (Cobblestone Place) open
The Affordable Housing (Cobblestone Place) program at Chelmsford Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Chelmsford. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements. The application window closes on July 6, 2026.
Affordable Housing (Unassisted Age-Restricted) open
The Affordable Housing (Unassisted Age-Restricted) program at Chelmsford Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Chelmsford. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Affordable Housing (Unassisted Family) open
The Affordable Housing (Unassisted Family) program at Chelmsford Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Chelmsford. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Affordable Housing (Unassisted) open
The Affordable Housing (Unassisted) program at Chelmsford Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Chelmsford. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Affordable Housing Resale open
The Affordable Housing Resale program at Chelmsford Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Chelmsford. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Affordable Housing Resale Program open
The Affordable Housing Resale Program program at Chelmsford Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Chelmsford. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Affordable Rental open
The Affordable Rental program at Chelmsford Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Chelmsford. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Affordable Rental Lottery open
The Affordable Rental Lottery program at Chelmsford Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Chelmsford. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements. The application window closes on July 6, 2026.
Affordable Rental Lottery (Acton) open
The Affordable Rental Lottery (Acton) program at Chelmsford Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Chelmsford. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements. The application window closes on April 5, 2026.
Affordable Unassisted Age-Restricted open
The Affordable Unassisted Age-Restricted program at Chelmsford Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Chelmsford. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Affordable Unassisted Rental Housing open
The Affordable Unassisted Rental Housing program at Chelmsford Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Chelmsford. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Affordable Unassisted Units open
The Affordable Unassisted Units program at Chelmsford Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Chelmsford. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Cobblestone Place open
The Cobblestone Place program at Chelmsford Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Chelmsford. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements. The application window closes on July 6, 2026.
Homeownership open
The Homeownership program at Chelmsford Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Chelmsford. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Other open
The Other program at Chelmsford Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Chelmsford. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements. The application window closes on July 6, 2026.
Other (Affordable Housing Resale) open
The Other (Affordable Housing Resale) program at Chelmsford Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Chelmsford. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Other (Affordable Rental Lottery - Acton) open
The Other (Affordable Rental Lottery - Acton) program at Chelmsford Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Chelmsford. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements. The application window closes on April 5, 2026.
Other (Affordable Unassisted Family Housing) open
The Other (Affordable Unassisted Family Housing) program at Chelmsford Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Chelmsford. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Other (Affordable Unassisted Units) open
The Other (Affordable Unassisted Units) program at Chelmsford Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Chelmsford. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Other (Cobblestone Place) open
The Other (Cobblestone Place) program at Chelmsford Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Chelmsford. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements. The application window closes on July 6, 2026.
Other (McManus Manor Lottery) open
The Other (McManus Manor Lottery) program at Chelmsford Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Chelmsford. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Other (Unassisted Age-Restricted) open
The Other (Unassisted Age-Restricted) program at Chelmsford Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Chelmsford. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Other (Unassisted Family Housing) open
The Other (Unassisted Family Housing) program at Chelmsford Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Chelmsford. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Other Affordable Housing open
The Other Affordable Housing program at Chelmsford Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Chelmsford. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements. The application window closes on July 6, 2026.
Public Housing Public Housing open
Public Housing units at Chelmsford Housing Authority are owned and operated directly by the housing authority. Rent is set at 30% of your adjusted monthly income. You may request a transfer to other Public Housing developments but cannot use this benefit at private rental properties.
Unassisted Age-Restricted open
The Unassisted Age-Restricted program at Chelmsford Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Chelmsford. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Unassisted Age-Restricted Housing open
The Unassisted Age-Restricted Housing program at Chelmsford Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Chelmsford. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Unassisted Family Housing open
The Unassisted Family Housing program at Chelmsford Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Chelmsford. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
other open
The other program at Chelmsford Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Chelmsford. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Affordable Housing (McManus Manor Lottery) closed
The Affordable Housing (McManus Manor Lottery) program at Chelmsford Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Chelmsford. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
HCV Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) closed
The Housing Choice Voucher program at Chelmsford Housing Authority provides rental assistance that allows you to choose any privately-owned rental unit that meets program requirements. You pay approximately 30% of your adjusted monthly income toward rent, and the voucher covers the remainder up to the Fair Market Rent for Chelmsford. This program serves approximately 891 households. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.
MRVP closed
The MRVP program at Chelmsford Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Chelmsford. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Mainstream Mainstream Voucher closed
Mainstream Vouchers at Chelmsford Housing Authority are specifically designated for non-elderly individuals with disabilities. These vouchers work like standard HCVs but are reserved for this population and often have separate, shorter waitlists.
Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program closed
The Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program program at Chelmsford Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Chelmsford. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program (MRVP) closed
The Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program (MRVP) program at Chelmsford Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Chelmsford. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Other (MRVP) closed
The Other (MRVP) program at Chelmsford Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Chelmsford. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
PBV Project-Based Voucher closed
Project-Based Vouchers at Chelmsford Housing Authority are attached to specific apartment complexes or units in Chelmsford. Unlike the standard Housing Choice Voucher, PBV assistance stays with the property — not with you. However, after one year of occupancy, you may request a standard portable voucher. PBV waitlists often move faster because fewer applicants know about them.
RAD Rental Assistance Demonstration closed
The Rental Assistance Demonstration program at Chelmsford Housing Authority converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance with long-term contracts. RAD units in Chelmsford maintain the same resident protections as Public Housing while enabling capital improvements to the properties.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Chelmsford Housing Authority Income Limits
Income limits for programs at the Chelmsford Housing Authority are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area. For a household of four, the current limit for Section 8 eligibility (Very Low Income) is $82,700. Limits are set annually by HUD and vary by household size.
| Household Size | Extremely Low 30% AMI |
Very Low 50% AMI |
Low Income 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $34,750 | $57,900 | $92,650 |
| 2 Persons | $39,700 | $66,200 | $105,850 |
| 3 Persons | $44,650 | $74,450 | $119,100 |
| 4 Persons | $49,600 | $82,700 | $132,300 |
| 5 Persons | $53,600 | $89,350 | $142,900 |
| 6 Persons | $57,550 | $95,950 | $153,500 |
| 7 Persons | $61,550 | $102,550 | $164,100 |
| 8 Persons | $65,500 | $109,200 | $174,650 |
What do these income limits mean?
Extremely Low Income (30% AMI) — Households earning at or below 30% of the Area Median Income. This is the threshold for the lowest-income tier of assistance. Many housing authorities give preference to applicants at this level.
Very Low Income (50% AMI) — The standard eligibility threshold for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and most Public Housing programs. Your household income must be at or below this limit to qualify.
Low Income (80% AMI) — Some programs, including Project-Based Vouchers and certain local initiatives, use this higher threshold. Check with this housing authority for specific program requirements.
Nearby Housing Authorities
Applying to multiple housing authorities increases your chances of receiving assistance. These PHAs are closest to Chelmsford Housing Authority — including across state lines.