Chelsea Village PB Section 8 Chelsea, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Chelsea Village is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Chelsea, MA with 160 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $448/month on average.
160
total units
99%
occupancy
$448
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 Admirals Way, Chelsea, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $18,958/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,640/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 92% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 87% |
How to apply at Chelsea Village
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 5 Admirals Way, 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 (~$448/mo average here).
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Charlestown Public Housing | Charlestown | 1.4 km |
| Shore Plaza East PB Section 8 | East Boston | 1.4 km |
| Charles Newtown Cooperative PB Section 8 | Charlestown | 1.4 km |
| Maverick Gardens I LIHTC | Boston | 2.4 km |
| Maverick Landing I LIHTC | East Boston | 2.4 km |
| Historic South End Apts PB Section 8 | Boston | 2.4 km |
| Cobble Hill Apts PB Section 8 | Somerville | 2.8 km |
| Amy Lowell House LIHTC | Boston | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Chelsea
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Chelsea Village 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 Village?
Residents report average rents near $448/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 Village?
Contact the management office at 5 Admirals Way 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.