Fuller House PB Section 8 Melrose, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Fuller House is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Melrose, MA with 65 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $519/month on average.
65
total units
98%
occupancy
$519
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 Cottage St, Melrose, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $24,679/yr |
| Average personal income | $22,650/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Fuller House
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 101 Cottage 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 (~$519/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Melrose
- Cefalo Memorial Complex PB Section 8
- Congregational Retirement Homes Iii 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage 195 Pleasant St LIHTC | Malden | 2.2 km |
| Pleasant Plaza LIHTC | Malden | 2.2 km |
| Mountain Ave Public Housing | Malden | 2.2 km |
| Heritage the PB Section 8 | Malden | 2.2 km |
| Salem Towers LIHTC | Malden | 2.4 km |
| Bowdoin Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Malden | 2.8 km |
| Salem St a Public Housing | Malden | 2.8 km |
| Pleasant St Public Housing | Malden | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Melrose
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Fuller House 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 Fuller House?
Residents report average rents near $519/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 Fuller House?
Contact the management office at 101 Cottage 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.