How many low income apartments are in Chelmsford, MA?

HUD administrative data tracks 3 subsidized properties in Chelmsford with approximately 202 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Chelmsford?

Most assisted households in Chelmsford pay roughly 30% of adjusted income toward rent under federal programs.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Chelmsford?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Chelmsford?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Middlesex County: about $2,476/mo for one-bedroom and $2,941/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Chelmsford, MA

There are 3 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Chelmsford with roughly 202 assisted units — including 0 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.

assisted properties

202

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typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Chelmsford

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Chelmsford

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Kensington at Chelmsford LIHTC	144	—	—
Chelmsfor Woods Phase Ii LIHTC	58	—	—
811 - Chelmsford Woods Residences I §811 PRA	0	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Chelmsford

Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Kensington at Chelmsford LIHTC	144	—	—
Chelmsfor Woods Phase Ii LIHTC	58	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Middlesex County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Middlesex County: studio $2,359, 1-BR $2,476, 2-BR $2,941, 3-BR $3,526, 4-BR $3,894.

Full FMR table for Middlesex County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Chelmsford

Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.

Nearby cities with low income housing

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.