Peabody House PB Section 8 Peabody, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Peabody House is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Peabody, MA with 139 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $538/month on average.
139
total units
99%
occupancy
$538
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 18 Walnut St, Peabody, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $23,469/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,563/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 88% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 81% |
How to apply at Peabody 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 18 Walnut St, Peabody; 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 (~$538/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nan §811 | Danvers | 1.4 km |
| Salem Heights Preservation Assoc LIHTC | Salem | 2 km |
| Boston Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | Salem | 2 km |
| Boston Street Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Salem | 2 km |
| Fairweather Apts LIHTC | Salem | 2.8 km |
| Fairweather Apartments PB Section 8 | Salem | 2.8 km |
| Ao Flats LIHTCPB Section 8 | Haverhill | 2.8 km |
| Fairweather Apartments PB Section 8 | Salem | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Peabody 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 Peabody House?
Residents report average rents near $538/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 Peabody House?
Contact the management office at 18 Walnut St in Peabody. 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.