Essex Gardens PB Section 8 Lynn, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Essex Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Lynn, MA with 60 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $419/month on average.
60
total units
98%
occupancy
$419
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 103 Broad St Apt 109, Lynn, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $17,194/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,368/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 87% |
How to apply at Essex Gardens
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 103 Broad St Apt 109, Lynn; 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 (~$419/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Lynn
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- Curwin Circle Public Housing
- Harbor Loft Apts PB Section 8
- Ocean Shores Apartments PB Section 8
- Kings Beach Tower PB Section 8
- Leisure Tower PB Section 8
- Leisure Tower LIHTC
- Wall Plaza Public Housing
- Louis Barrett House LIHTC
- Silsbee Tower PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Plaza PB Section 8 | Lynn | 0.8 km |
| Rolfe House PB Section 8 | Lynn | 0.8 km |
| Olympia Square PB Section 8 | Lynn | 0.8 km |
| Willow Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lynn | 0.8 km |
| Willow Apartments PB Section 8 | Lynn | 0.8 km |
| St. Theresa House §202 Senior | Lynn | 0.8 km |
| Wilson Gardens PB Section 8 | Lynn | 0.8 km |
| Quaker Meadows PB Section 8 | Lynn | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Essex Gardens 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 Essex Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $419/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 Essex Gardens?
Contact the management office at 103 Broad St Apt 109 in Lynn. 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.