Margolis-scrivano-mace Apartments Public Housing Chelsea, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Margolis-scrivano-mace Apartments is a Public Housing community in Chelsea, MA with 352 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $627/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 29 months.
352
total units
99%
occupancy
$627
avg resident rent
29 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 260 Clark Ave, Chelsea, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $25,795/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,228/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 50% |
How to apply at Margolis-scrivano-mace Apartments
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 260 Clark Ave, Chelsea; 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 (~$627/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brandywyne Village PB Section 8 | East Boston | 1.4 km |
| Rose Street & Pamona Street Public Housing | Revere | 1.4 km |
| Orient Heights Phase 3 LIHTCPB Section 8 | East Boston | 1.4 km |
| Prospect House LIHTC | Revere | 1.4 km |
| Hyman Towers / Revere H.a. PB Section 8 | Revere | 2 km |
| Shore Plaza East PB Section 8 | East Boston | 2.8 km |
| Friendly Garden Coop Apts. PB Section 8 | Revere | 2.8 km |
| Newland St Public Housing | Malden | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Margolis-scrivano-mace Apartments 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 Margolis-scrivano-mace Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $627/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 Margolis-scrivano-mace Apartments?
Contact the management office at 260 Clark Ave in Chelsea. 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.