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.
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 9 W School St, Charlestown, MA 02129 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 33 |
| Placed in service | 2004 |
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.
- Call or visit the management office at 9 W School St, Charlestown; 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.
Other subsidized housing in Charlestown
- Charlestown Public Housing
- Charles Newtown Cooperative PB Section 8
- City Square Elderly Housing PB Section 8
- General Warren Public Housing
- Urban Edge Apts LIHTC
- Mishawum Park Apts PB Section 8
- Building 104 LIHTC
- Robert A. Georgine Towers §202 Senior
- Mary Colbert Apartments PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cobble Hill Apts PB Section 8 | Somerville | 0.8 km |
| Shore Plaza East PB Section 8 | East Boston | 2.5 km |
| Brady Towers Public Housing | Somerville | 2.5 km |
| Mystic View Apt Public Housing | Somerville | 2.8 km |
| Castle Square Ii LIHTC | Boston | 3.3 km |
| Castle Square PB Section 8 | Boston | 3.3 km |
| South Cove Plaza LIHTC | Boston | 3.3 km |
| South Cove Apartments PB Section 8 | Boston | 3.3 km |
← All subsidized housing in Charlestown
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.