Zelma Lacey House LIHTC Charlestown, MA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Zelma Lacey House is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Charlestown, MA with 66 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

66
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
Address9 W School St, Charlestown, MA 02129 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units33
Placed in service2004

How to apply at Zelma Lacey House

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 9 W School St, Charlestown; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

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Castle Square Ii LIHTCBoston3.3 km
Castle Square PB Section 8Boston3.3 km
South Cove Plaza LIHTCBoston3.3 km
South Cove Apartments PB Section 8Boston3.3 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Zelma Lacey House have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). 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 Zelma Lacey House?
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 Zelma Lacey House?
Contact the management office at 9 W School St in Charlestown. 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.