Broadway Glen PB Section 8 Chelsea, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Broadway Glen is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Chelsea, MA with 119 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $739/month on average.
119
total units
98%
occupancy
$739
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 855 Broadway, Chelsea, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $30,562/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,967/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 74% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 17% |
How to apply at Broadway Glen
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 855 Broadway, 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 (~$739/mo average here).
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- Chelsea Village PB Section 8
- Broadway Glen Apts LIHTC
- Carter Heights LIHTC
- Collins Non-profit Apartments PB Section 8
- Chelsea Homes I LIHTC
- Greenhouse The, PB Section 8
- Chelsea Square PB Section 8
- Admiral Hill Assisted Living I LIHTC
- Cohen Florence Levine Estates LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brandywyne Village PB Section 8 | East Boston | 1.4 km |
| Rose Street & Pamona Street Public Housing | Revere | 1.4 km |
| Orient Heights Phase 3 LIHTCPB Section 8 | East Boston | 1.4 km |
| Prospect House LIHTC | Revere | 1.4 km |
| Hyman Towers / Revere H.a. PB Section 8 | Revere | 2 km |
| Shore Plaza East PB Section 8 | East Boston | 2.8 km |
| Friendly Garden Coop Apts. PB Section 8 | Revere | 2.8 km |
| Newland St Public Housing | Malden | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Broadway Glen 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 Broadway Glen?
Residents report average rents near $739/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 Broadway Glen?
Contact the management office at 855 Broadway 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.