Congregational Retirement Homes Iii PB Section 8 Melrose, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Congregational Retirement Homes Iii is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Melrose, MA with 100 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $540/month on average.
100
total units
99%
occupancy
$540
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 80 Grove St, Melrose, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $23,590/yr |
| Average personal income | $22,456/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 85% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Congregational Retirement Homes Iii
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 80 Grove 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 (~$540/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Melrose
- Cefalo Memorial Complex PB Section 8
- Fuller House PB Section 8
- Congregational Retirement Homes I PB Section 8
- Congregational Retirement Homes I PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Salem Towers LIHTC | Malden | 2.2 km |
| Bowdoin Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Malden | 2.4 km |
| Salem St a Public Housing | Malden | 2.4 km |
| Heritage 195 Pleasant St LIHTC | Malden | 2.4 km |
| Pleasant Plaza LIHTC | Malden | 2.4 km |
| Mountain Ave Public Housing | Malden | 2.4 km |
| Bowdoin Apartments PB Section 8 | Malden | 2.4 km |
| Suffolk Manor Public Housing | Malden | 2.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Melrose
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Congregational Retirement Homes Iii 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 Iii?
Residents report average rents near $540/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 Iii?
Contact the management office at 80 Grove 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.