Carter Heights LIHTC Chelsea, MA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Carter Heights is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Chelsea, MA with 108 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

108
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
Address10 Forsyth St, Chelsea, MA 02150 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units94
Placed in service8888

How to apply at Carter Heights

LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 10 Forsyth St, Chelsea; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

Other subsidized housing in Chelsea

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Prospect House LIHTCRevere1.1 km
Brandywyne Village PB Section 8East Boston2 km
Rose Street & Pamona Street Public HousingRevere2 km
Orient Heights Phase 3 LIHTCPB Section 8East Boston2 km
Shore Plaza East PB Section 8East Boston2.4 km
Newland St Public HousingMalden2.8 km
Hyman Towers / Revere H.a. PB Section 8Revere2.8 km
Charlestown Public HousingCharlestown3.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Carter Heights have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Carter Heights?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Carter Heights?
Contact the management office at 10 Forsyth St 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.