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Salisbury Housing Authority

Name: Salisbury Housing Authority
Address: 23 Beach Rd, Salisbury, MA, 01952, US
Telephone: 9784628600

23 Beach Rd, Salisbury, MA, 01952

Information verified June 19, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 4 hr ago

About This Property

Salisbury Housing Authority operates 58 units of public housing in Salisbury, MA. Both the public housing and Section 8 waitlists are currently closed. The property is managed by the local housing authority serving Essex County.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Apply: Mail

Salisbury Housing Authority accepts Public Housing pre-applications at the program level. The housing offers one-bedroom units only for Elderly/Handicapped housing, with preferences for local residency/employment and veteran status; eligibility for elderly/handicapped housing requires being at least 60 years old or having a qualifying handicap.

Last verified April 18, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Open

Opened January 6, 2003

Apply: Multiple

Salisbury Housing Authority participates in the Massachusetts Section 8 Centralized Waiting List, which opened on January 6, 2003, and remains open indefinitely. Applicants can apply to this centralized list online or by mail to a participating housing authority. Each participating agency selects participants from the centralized list according to its local policies, with income eligibility and preferences often given to those living or working in the housing authority's town.

Last verified June 15, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated June 19, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

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 Salisbury, 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 Salisbury Housing Authority is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Salisbury Housing Authority have?+

Salisbury Housing Authority has a total of 58 housing units.

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

Salisbury Housing Authority is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 9784628600, 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.

Is there a waitlist for Salisbury Housing Authority?+

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

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.

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