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Housing programs that make rental housing more readily available to homeless people and/or low-income individuals and families (those below 50% of the area’s median income). Some complexes or housing units may be reserved for low-income older adults, people with disabilities and/or other special populations.
The Salem Housing Authority owns and manages 715 units of state and federally funded elderly, family, and handicapped public housing. These units are located at 22 sites throughout the City including: Leefort Terrace (50 units), Bertram Terrace – Summit & Willow Avenue (20 units), Colonial Terrace – Boston and Nichols Street (40 units), Bates Terrace…
The Peabody Housing Authority currently administers three housing programs and manages 505 units of state-aided public housing. The PHA administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program(Section 8), Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program (both voucher and project based), and State Aided Public Housing for families, elderly and disabled. Their properties include: Bresnahan Street (35 units), Wilson Terrace (50…
This housing site has 44 affordable apartments targeted to households aged 55 years and over or, in the case of the project based Section 8, at least one household member must be 62 years at initial occupancy. Some apartments are for households 62 years/older who have a broad range of disabilities of a permanent or…
Nevins Manors is a HUD subsidized independent living and supportive housing site. There are one-bedroom apartments and efficiency units. Some units are handicap accessible. Social activities and the services of a hairdresser are available. There is a Resident Service Coordinator on staff. AgeSpan provides supportive services.
Mehuen Housing Authority provides state and federal affordable housing programs for elders, people with disabilities, and low-income families. The following are state subsidized housing sites managed by the Methuen Housing Authority. They include: Oakland Avenue at 36 Oakland Avenue (40 units), Edgewood at 75 Edgewood Avenue (64 units), Mystic Street Elderly Housing at 22 and…
This is a 60 unit HUD subsidized elderly housing complex for low-income elders. Units meet all handicapped accessible regulations. There is a full-time on-site property manager. Residents are allowed one cat or dog; certain size restrictions apply. This property is privately managed by Peabody Properties in Braintree.
Heritage House has one and two-bedroom units for elders and 1 family apartment. Some units are handicap accessible. AgeSpan provides supportive services to eligible elder residents. This housing in on the Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority bus line.
Chelmsford Housing Authority provides state and federal affordable housing programs for elders, people with disabilities, and low-income families. This housing authority manages the following sites: Chelmsford Arms on Smith St. (64 units), McFarlin Manor on Wilson St. (51 units – includes one 4-bedroom congregate), Delaney Terrace (51 units – includes one 4-bedroom congregate), The Richardson…
Heritage Towers is located on Main Street and has 102 units, 6 of which are handicap accessible. Supportive services are available and offered through AgeSpan.. This site is managed by Amesbury Housing Authority.
Amesbury Housing Authority provides state and federal affordable housing programs for elders, people with disabilities, and low-income families. Amesbury residents receive preference in the selection process. Heritage Towers, Heritage Vale, and Pow Wow Villa have one-bedroom units for elders and people with disabilities. AgeSpan manages the supportive services at these three sites. The Amesbury Housing…