Chelsea Homes I LIHTC Chelsea, MA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Chelsea Homes I is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Chelsea, MA with 86 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

86
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
Address4 Gerrish Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units86
Placed in service8888

How to apply at Chelsea Homes I

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 4 Gerrish Ave, 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
Shore Plaza East PB Section 8East Boston1.4 km
Brandywyne Village PB Section 8East Boston1.7 km
Maverick Gardens I LIHTCBoston2.4 km
Maverick Landing I LIHTCEast Boston2.4 km
Charlestown Public HousingCharlestown2.8 km
Charles Newtown Cooperative PB Section 8Charlestown2.8 km
Rose Street & Pamona Street Public HousingRevere2.8 km
Historic South End Apts PB Section 8Boston3.4 km

← All subsidized housing in Chelsea

Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Chelsea Homes I 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 Chelsea Homes I?
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 Chelsea Homes I?
Contact the management office at 4 Gerrish 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.

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.