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Peabody Housing Authority

Name: Peabody Housing Authority
Address: 75 Central St, Peabody, MA, 01960, US
Telephone: 9785311938

75 Central St, Peabody, MA, 01960

Information verified August 23, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 21 hr ago

About This Property

Peabody Housing Authority operates 337 units of public housing in Peabody, MA. Both the public housing and Section 8 waitlists are currently closed. The property is managed by the Peabody Housing Authority.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Opened July 5, 2026

Apply: Multiple

Applications are accepted for family, elderly (age 60+), and disabled housing, with preferences for local residency, veteran status, and emergency homeless status. Declining two invitations to apply will result in the application being purged from the waitlist. State Public Housing priorities include homelessness due to displacement, severe medical emergency, abusive situations, and AHVP participants.

Last verified February 23, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

Apply: Multiple

The Massachusetts Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Centralized Waiting List is closed. Eligibility requires income to be at or below 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI), with 75% of vouchers for those at or below 30% AMI. Preferences may include local residency, veteran status, and emergency homeless status.

Last verified July 2, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated August 22, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

337

Fair Market Rent - Essex County, MA

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$2,212
1 Bedroom	$2,377
2 Bedroom	$2,827
3 Bedroom	$3,418
4 Bedroom	$3,765

Income Limits - Essex County, MA

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $28,200
Very Low (50%): $47,000
Low (80%): $70,750

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $32,200
Very Low (50%): $53,700
Low (80%): $80,850

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $36,250
Very Low (50%): $60,400
Low (80%): $90,950

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,250
Very Low (50%): $67,100
Low (80%): $101,050

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $43,500
Very Low (50%): $72,500
Low (80%): $109,150

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $46,700
Very Low (50%): $77,850
Low (80%): $117,250

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $49,950
Very Low (50%): $83,250
Low (80%): $125,350

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $53,150
Very Low (50%): $88,600
Low (80%): $133,400

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$28,200	$47,000	$70,750
2 Persons	$32,200	$53,700	$80,850
3 Persons	$36,250	$60,400	$90,950
4 Persons	$40,250	$67,100	$101,050
5 Persons	$43,500	$72,500	$109,150
6 Persons	$46,700	$77,850	$117,250
7 Persons	$49,950	$83,250	$125,350
8 Persons	$53,150	$88,600	$133,400

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Peabody, MA?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Essex County, MA is: $2212 (Studio), $2377 (1BR), $2827 (2BR), $3418 (3BR), $3765 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Peabody Housing Authority is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Peabody Housing Authority have?+

Peabody Housing Authority has a total of 337 housing units.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Essex County, MA?+

For a 4-person household in Essex County, MA, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $40,250, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $67,100, Low Income (80% AMI): $101,050. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

Is there a waitlist for Peabody Housing Authority?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Open. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Closed. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

How do I apply for housing at Peabody Housing Authority?+

Peabody Housing Authority is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 9785311938, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

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