Spencer Row LIHTCPB Section 8 Chelsea, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Spencer Row is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Chelsea, MA with 32 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
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| Address | 205 Spencer Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 32 |
| Placed in service | 2011 |
How to apply at Spencer Row
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 205 Spencer 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.
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- Carter Heights LIHTC
- Collins Non-profit Apartments PB Section 8
- Chelsea Homes I LIHTC
- Greenhouse The, PB Section 8
- Chelsea Square PB Section 8
- Admiral Hill Assisted Living I LIHTC
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 |
← All subsidized housing in Chelsea
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Spencer Row have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Spencer Row?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Spencer Row?
Contact the management office at 205 Spencer 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.