Silsbee Tower PB Section 8 Lynn, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Silsbee Tower is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Lynn, MA with 145 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $395/month on average.
145
total units
97%
occupancy
$395
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $16,299/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,943/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 92% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Silsbee Tower
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; 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 (~$395/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Lynn
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- 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
- Cobbet Hill LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Plaza PB Section 8 | Lynn | 0.8 km |
| Rolfe House PB Section 8 | Lynn | 0.8 km |
| Olympia Square PB Section 8 | Lynn | 0.8 km |
| Willow Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lynn | 0.8 km |
| Willow Apartments PB Section 8 | Lynn | 0.8 km |
| St. Theresa House §202 Senior | Lynn | 0.8 km |
| Wilson Gardens PB Section 8 | Lynn | 0.8 km |
| Quaker Meadows PB Section 8 | Lynn | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Silsbee Tower 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 Silsbee Tower?
Residents report average rents near $395/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 Silsbee Tower?
Contact the management office 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.