Federal Elderly Public Housing Public Housing Salem, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Federal Elderly Public Housing is a Public Housing community in Salem, MA with 39 units reporting 87% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $567/month on average.
39
total units
87%
occupancy
$567
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 Barton Sq, Salem, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $23,371/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,060/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 76% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 82% |
How to apply at Federal Elderly Public Housing
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 5 Barton Sq, Salem; 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 (~$567/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Salem
- Fairweather Apts LIHTC
- Salem Heights Preservation Assoc LIHTC
- Loring Towers LIHTC
- Pequot Highlands LIHTC
- Fairweather Apartments PB Section 8
- Point Coop LIHTC
- 117 Lafayette St LIHTC
- Lafayette Housing LIHTC
- Salem Point Rental LIHTC
- Fairweather Apartments PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph & Aposs Redevelopment LIHTC | Salem | 0.8 km |
| Lighthouses Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Salem | 0.8 km |
| Harbor Lafayette LIHTCPB Section 8 | Salem | 0.8 km |
| Harbor Lafayette LIHTCPB Section 8 | Salem | 0.8 km |
| Boston Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | Salem | 0.8 km |
| Boston Street Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Salem | 0.8 km |
| Buena Vista §811 | Salem | 2 km |
| Tannery LIHTCPB Section 8 | Peabody | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Salem
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Federal Elderly Public Housing have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Federal Elderly Public Housing?
Residents report average rents near $567/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 Federal Elderly Public Housing?
Contact the management office at 5 Barton Sq in Salem. 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.