Chelsea Square PB Section 8 Chelsea, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Chelsea Square is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Chelsea, MA with 71 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $518/month on average.
71
total units
93%
occupancy
$518
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 11 Cross St, Chelsea, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $21,600/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,400/yr |
| People per unit | 1.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 88% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 79% |
How to apply at Chelsea Square
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 11 Cross St, 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 (~$518/mo average here).
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- Chelsea Homes I LIHTC
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- Admiral Hill Assisted Living I LIHTC
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shore Plaza East PB Section 8 | East Boston | 1.1 km |
| Charlestown Public Housing | Charlestown | 2 km |
| Charles Newtown Cooperative PB Section 8 | Charlestown | 2 km |
| Maverick Gardens I LIHTC | Boston | 2.2 km |
| Maverick Landing I LIHTC | East Boston | 2.2 km |
| Brandywyne Village PB Section 8 | East Boston | 2.5 km |
| Historic South End Apts PB Section 8 | Boston | 2.8 km |
| Newland St Public Housing | Malden | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Chelsea
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Chelsea Square 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 Chelsea Square?
Residents report average rents near $518/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 Chelsea Square?
Contact the management office at 11 Cross 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.