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Chelsea Housing Authority

Name: Chelsea Housing Authority
Address: 54 Locke St, Chelsea, MA, 02150, US
Telephone: 6174095320

54 Locke St, Chelsea, MA, 02150

Information verified July 14, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 19 hr ago

About This Property

Chelsea Housing Authority provides 921 units of public housing in Chelsea, MA. The property currently maintains a closed waitlist for public housing and an open waitlist for Section 8 assistance. As a housing authority, it serves as a resource for affordable rental options in Suffolk County.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Apply: Multiple

Public Housing, including Federal Family, State Family, and State and Federal Elderly/Disabled Public Housing, is currently open. For Federal Family Public Housing, preferences include Chelsea residency, working 20+ hours in Chelsea, domestic violence victims, and veterans; timely applications are entered into a lottery. For Elderly/Disabled housing, 'elderly' is 60+ for state and 62+ for federal programs, and 'disabled' applicants must meet the disability definition. State Public Housing applications are processed through CHAMPS.

Last verified July 7, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

As of July 5, 2026, there are no current Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting lists for Chelsea, MA. The Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list was last open from January 2, 2025, to January 31, 2025, for non-elderly persons with disabilities and is now closed. The Project-Based Voucher waiting list for Carter Heights was open from January 10, 2025, until January 20, 2025, and is now closed.

Last verified July 11, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated July 13, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

921

Fair Market Rent - Suffolk 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 - Suffolk 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 Chelsea, MA?+

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

How many units does Chelsea Housing Authority have?+

Chelsea Housing Authority has a total of 921 housing units.

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

Chelsea Housing Authority is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 6174095320, 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.

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

For a 4-person household in Suffolk 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 Chelsea 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.

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