Bellingham Square Apts. PB Section 8 Chelsea, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Bellingham Square Apts. is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Chelsea, MA with 27 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $388/month on average.
27
total units
93%
occupancy
$388
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 28 Washington Ave, Chelsea, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $16,239/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,079/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 92% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 96% |
How to apply at Bellingham Square Apts.
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 28 Washington Ave, Chelsea; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$388/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shore Plaza East PB Section 8 | East Boston | 1.4 km |
| Brandywyne Village PB Section 8 | East Boston | 1.7 km |
| Maverick Gardens I LIHTC | Boston | 2.4 km |
| Maverick Landing I LIHTC | East Boston | 2.4 km |
| Charlestown Public Housing | Charlestown | 2.8 km |
| Charles Newtown Cooperative PB Section 8 | Charlestown | 2.8 km |
| Rose Street & Pamona Street Public Housing | Revere | 2.8 km |
| Historic South End Apts PB Section 8 | Boston | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Chelsea
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Bellingham Square Apts. have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Bellingham Square Apts.?
Residents report average rents near $388/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Bellingham Square Apts.?
Contact the management office at 28 Washington Ave in Chelsea. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.