Congregational Retirement Homes I PB Section 8 Melrose, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Congregational Retirement Homes I is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Melrose, MA with 50 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $515/month on average.
50
total units
98%
occupancy
$515
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 W Foster St, Melrose, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $22,235/yr |
| Average personal income | $21,799/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 92% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Congregational Retirement Homes I
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 200 W Foster St, Melrose; 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 (~$515/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Melrose
- Cefalo Memorial Complex PB Section 8
- Congregational Retirement Homes Iii PB Section 8
- Fuller House PB Section 8
- Congregational Retirement Homes I PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage 195 Pleasant St LIHTC | Malden | 3.3 km |
| Pleasant Plaza LIHTC | Malden | 3.3 km |
| Mountain Ave Public Housing | Malden | 3.3 km |
| Wakefield Senior Housing §202 Senior | Wakefield | 3.3 km |
| Heritage the PB Section 8 | Malden | 3.3 km |
| Salem Towers LIHTC | Malden | 3.4 km |
| Bowdoin Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Malden | 3.7 km |
| Salem St a Public Housing | Malden | 3.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Melrose
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Congregational Retirement Homes I 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 Congregational Retirement Homes I?
Residents report average rents near $515/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 Congregational Retirement Homes I?
Contact the management office at 200 W Foster St in Melrose. 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.