Saugus Commons Apts. PB Section 8 Saugus, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Saugus Commons Apts. is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Saugus, MA with 265 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $661/month on average.
265
total units
97%
occupancy
$661
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 66 Newhall Ave, Saugus, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $27,918/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,612/yr |
| People per unit | 1.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 62% |
How to apply at Saugus Commons Apts.
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 66 Newhall Ave, Saugus; 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 (~$661/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Saugus
- Saugus Ha Public Housing
- Indian Rock Supportive Housing §202 Senior
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Curwin Circle Public Housing | Lynn | 3.4 km |
| Congregational Retirement Homes Iii PB Section 8 | Melrose | 4 km |
| Congregational Retirement Homes I PB Section 8 | Melrose | 4.3 km |
| Congregational Retirement Homes I PB Section 8 | Melrose | 4.3 km |
| Triangle House PB Section 8 | Malden | 4.5 km |
| Maplewood Place LIHTC | Malden | 4.7 km |
| Fuller House PB Section 8 | Melrose | 4.8 km |
| Wakefield Senior Housing §202 Senior | Wakefield | 4.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Saugus
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Saugus Commons Apts. 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 Saugus Commons Apts.?
Residents report average rents near $661/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 Saugus Commons Apts.?
Contact the management office at 66 Newhall Ave in Saugus. 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.