James Steam Mill PB Section 8 Newburyport, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
James Steam Mill is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Newburyport, MA with 98 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $552/month on average.
98
total units
99%
occupancy
$552
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Charles St, Newburyport, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $24,127/yr |
| Average personal income | $22,518/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 84% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 93% |
How to apply at James Steam Mill
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 1 Charles St, Newburyport; 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 (~$552/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Newburyport
- Heritage House LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Residences at Salisbury LIHTCPB Section 8 | Salisbury | 3.3 km |
| Residences at Salisbury LIHTCPB Section 8 | Salisbury | 3.3 km |
| Bay Berry Point LIHTC | Salisbury | 3.4 km |
| Bayberry Point LIHTC | Salisbury | 3.4 km |
| Bay Berry Point LIHTC | Salisbury | 3.4 km |
| Bayberry Point LIHTC | Salisbury | 3.4 km |
| Section 8 Macy Terrace PB Section 8 | Amesbury | 7.4 km |
| Whittier Street Apartments §811 | Amesbury | 8.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Newburyport
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does James Steam Mill 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 James Steam Mill?
Residents report average rents near $552/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 James Steam Mill?
Contact the management office at 1 Charles St in Newburyport. 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.