Winthrop, MA Low Income Housing

Winthrop, MA Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Winthrop, MA

How do I qualify for low income housing in Winthrop, MA?
To qualify for low income housing in Massachusetts, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Winthrop, MA

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Winthrop, MA, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Winthrop, MA. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Winthrop, Massachusetts - Suffolk County

Studio Apartments $2,198
One Bedroom Apartments $2,635
Two Bedroom Apartments $3,207
Three Bedroom Apartments $3,540

List of Low Income Housing in or near Winthrop, MA

Fort Heath Apartments - Winthrop

One Pond St
Winthrop, MA - 02152
617-846-7345
Fort Heath Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Fort Heath Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Suffolk County
Listing Location: 1.06 miles from Winthrop

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Beachmont Associates - Revere

95 Crescent Ave
Revere, MA - 02151
978-532-4800
Beachmont Associates is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Beachmont Associates for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Suffolk County
Listing Location: 1.29 miles from Winthrop

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Brandywyne Village - East Boston

282 Brandywyne Drive
East Boston, MA - 02128
617-569-2255
Brandywyne Village is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Brandywyne Village for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Suffolk County
Listing Location: 1.64 miles from Winthrop

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Broadway Glen Apartments - Affordable Community - Chelsea

855 Broadway
Chelsea, MA - 02150
(617) 884-0560
Broadway Glen is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Broadway Glen for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Suffolk County
Listing Location: 2.49 miles from Winthrop

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Senior Living On Bellingham Hill - Chelsea

100 Bellingham Street
Chelsea, MA - 02150
617-789-4500
Senior Living On Bellingham Hill is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Senior Living On Bellingham Hill for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Suffolk County
Listing Location: 2.50 miles from Winthrop

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Barnes School Elderly Housing - East Boston

127 Marion Street
East Boston, MA - 02128
(617) 569-4620
Barnes School Elderly Housing is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Barnes School Elderly Housing for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Suffolk County
Listing Location: 2.65 miles from Winthrop

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Chelsea Neighborhood Housing Services, - Chelsea

162 Shawmut St
Chelsea, MA - 02150
(617)889-1375
In 1979, Chelsea Residents, City Officials, And Representatives Of Local Lending Institutions Formed Chelsea Neighborhood Housing Services As A Community-Based Partnership Dedicated To Revitalizing Low-Income Neighborhoods Through Home-Repair Loans To Individual Homeowners. Today, Chelsea NHS Is A Full-Service Community Development Corporation. In The Past Two Decades, We Provided Over 250 "Unbankable" Loans To Low- And Moderate-Income Homeowners. Today, We Have Our Own Loan Fund With Net Assets Of Almost $1 Million. We Renovated 127 Rental Units In 28 Buildings. Today, We Own And Manage 119 Rental Units For Low- And Moderate-Income Families And Manage 11,000 Square Feet Of Commercial Space....see full details
Suffolk County
Listing Location: 2.67 miles from Winthrop

Non Profit Apartment

Lyman School Apartments - East Boston

30 Gove St
East Boston, MA - 02128
617-569-5590
Lyman School Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Lyman School Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Suffolk County
Listing Location: 2.74 miles from Winthrop

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Bellingham Square Apartments - Chelsea

28 Washington Ave
Chelsea, MA - 02150
781-246-1350
Bellingham Square Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Bellingham Square Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Suffolk County
Listing Location: 2.78 miles from Winthrop

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Victory Gardens - East Boston

54 Orleans St
East Boston, MA - 02128
(617) 569-4862
Victory Gardens is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Victory Gardens for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Suffolk County
Listing Location: 2.79 miles from Winthrop

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Winthrop, MA

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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