Olympia Square PB Section 8 Lynn, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Olympia Square is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Lynn, MA with 44 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $367/month on average.
44
total units
98%
occupancy
$367
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 429 Washington St, Lynn, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $15,151/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,775/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 95% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 98% |
How to apply at Olympia Square
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 429 Washington St, 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 (~$367/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Lynn
- Neptune Towers PB Section 8
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Marian Gardens PB Section 8 | Lynn | 0.8 km |
| Rockmere Gardens PB Section 8 | Lynn | 0.8 km |
| Essex Gardens PB Section 8 | Lynn | 0.8 km |
| Fabens Bldg PB Section 8 | Lynn | 0.8 km |
| Brickyard Village LIHTC | Lynn | 0.8 km |
| Warren Shepard Street LIHTC | Lynn | 0.8 km |
| Rockmere Gardens PB Section 8 | Lynn | 0.8 km |
| Cobbet Hill LIHTC | Lynn | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Olympia Square 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 Olympia Square?
Residents report average rents near $367/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 Olympia Square?
Contact the management office at 429 Washington St 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.