Applications
Income Limits
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) (Federal Programs) and Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) (State Programs) set income limits that determine eligibility for assisted housing programs. Below is a chart for each housing program.
Public Housing Applications
Complete the following Public Housing Applications and return to Somerville Housing Authority, 30 Memorial Road, Somerville, MA 02145.
Federal Public Housing Applications
To apply for Federal Family Public Housing (Mystic View) and/or Federal Elderly/Disabled Public Housing (Brady Towers, Ciampa Manor, Highland Garden, Properzi Manor, Weston Manor) complete the following application.
State Public Housing Applications
To apply for State Family Public Housing (Mystic River) and/or State Elderly/Disabled Public Housing (Corbett Apartments) complete the following application or apply online at CHAMP.
Multifamily Housing Applications
To apply for Multifamily Public Housing complete the following application.
Income Limits
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) (Federal Programs) and Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) (State Programs) set income limits that determine eligibility for assisted housing programs. Below is a chart for each housing program.
Leased Housing Applications
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Application
To apply for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program please complete the online application at affordablehousing.com OR complete the MA Section 8 Centralized Waiting List Preliminary Application and deliver to 30 Memorial Road, Somerville, MA 02145.
Section 8 Project Based Voucher Application
To apply for the Section 8 Project Based Voucher Program(s) please complete the online application at affordablehousing.com OR complete the Section 8 Project Based Voucher Program Application and deliver to 30 Memorial Road, Somerville, MA 02145.
- Section 8 Project Based Voucher Program Application - English
- Section 8 Project Based Voucher Program Application - Brazilian Portuguese
- Section 8 Project Based Voucher Program Application - Chinese
- Section 8 Project Based Voucher Program Application - Haitian Creole
- Section 8 Project Based Voucher Program Application - Spanish
- Section 8 Project Based Voucher Program Application - Vietnamese
Housing for the Elderly (62+ Year Old) & Non-elderly Disabled (One Bedroom)
Capen Court: Elderly (62+) and Non-Elderly Disabled. 1 Capen Court is located in West Somerville. This development offers parking, laundry facilities, and community room. Supportive and assisted living services are available at the adjacent Visiting Nurse Facility at 405 Alewife Brook Parkway.
Waterworks Apartments: Elderly (62+) and Non-Elderly Disabled. Waterworks is located at 485 Mystic Valley Parkway. Waterworks is adjacent to SHA’s Capen Court and the Visiting Nurse Facility. This development is located close to MBTA transportation and shopping.
Waterworks II Apartments: Elderly (62+) and Non-Elderly Disabled. Waterworks II is located at 485 Mystic Valley Parkway. Waterworks II is adjacent to Waterworks Apartments, SHA’s Capen Court and the Visiting Nurse Facility. This development is located close to MBTA transportation and shopping.
Housing With Supportive Services for Disabled (All Units for Single Person Needing Support)
Walnut Street: Housing with Supportive Services for the Disabled. Supportive service program provides medical, therapeutic, and behavioral services to adults with Intellectual Disabilities. Focuses include self-care, sensory/motor development, socialization, daily living skills, communication, community living, and social skills for individuals to maximize their functional independence.
CASCAP: Housing with Supportive Services for the Disabled. 57 Merriam Street. Services provided by CASCAP.
VINFEN: Housing with Supportive Services for the Disabled. 769 Broadway, Somerville, Services provided by Vinfen.
YMCA: Housing with Supportive Services for the Disabled. 101 Highland Avenue, Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Residents are provided their own room and share a kitchen and bathroom. Services provided by YMCA.
Sewall Street: Housing with Supportive Services for the Disabled. Sewall Place is a 13-unit, single-room occupancy development at 10 Sewall Street in the Winter Hill neighborhood. Formerly the Boys and Girls Club, the building houses formerly homeless individuals. Managed by Wingate.
Family (Two & Three Bedroom)
Linden Street: Family Housing (2 and 3-Bedroom units) Located off Somerville Avenue in Union Square, the development has seven buildings, on-site parking, a large, centralized play area, and green space. Service provided by Somerville Community Corporation. Managed by Wingate.
Next Step: Housing with Supportive Services for the Disabled. (2-bedroom units) 301 Medford Street.