Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Lynn, MA
There are 31 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Lynn with roughly 3,205 assisted units — including 20 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $330 to $846 per month. Median reported wait: about 45 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Lynn
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Lynn
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neptune Towers PB Section 8 | 332 | $538 | — |
| Curwin Circle Public Housing | 279 | $585 | 39 mo |
| Harbor Loft Apts PB Section 8 | 210 | $346 | — |
| Ocean Shores Apartments PB Section 8 | 202 | $490 | — |
| Kings Beach Tower PB Section 8 | 183 | $697 | — |
| Leisure Tower PB Section 8 | 180 | $348 | — |
| Leisure Tower LIHTC | 180 | — | — |
| Wall Plaza Public Housing | 176 | $501 | 50 mo |
| Louis Barrett House LIHTC | 145 | — | — |
| Silsbee Tower PB Section 8 | 145 | $395 | — |
| Cobbet Hill LIHTC | 117 | — | — |
| Cobbet Hill PB Section 8 | 116 | $494 | — |
| Quaker Meadows PB Section 8 | 103 | $727 | — |
| St Mary's Plaza PB Section 8 | 98 | $404 | — |
| Marian Gardens PB Section 8 | 93 | $846 | — |
| Rolfe House PB Section 8 | 70 | $335 | — |
| Chestnut Garden Apts LIHTC | 65 | — | — |
| Chestnut Gardens Apartments PB Section 8 | 65 | $435 | — |
| Essex Gardens PB Section 8 | 60 | $419 | — |
| Rockmere Gardens PB Section 8 | 60 | $587 | — |
| Olympia Square PB Section 8 | 44 | $367 | — |
| Willow Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Willow Apartments PB Section 8 | 43 | $429 | — |
| Fabens Bldg PB Section 8 | 37 | $330 | — |
| St. Theresa House §202 Senior | 32 | $343 | — |
| Brickyard Village LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Warren Shepard Street LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Wilson Gardens PB Section 8 | 26 | $481 | — |
| St Jean Baptiste Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Rockmere Gardens PB Section 8 | 11 | $591 | — |
| Lewis Street §811 | 9 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Lynn (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neptune Towers PB Section 8 | 332 | $538 | — |
| Harbor Loft Apts PB Section 8 | 210 | $346 | — |
| Ocean Shores Apartments PB Section 8 | 202 | $490 | — |
| Kings Beach Tower PB Section 8 | 183 | $697 | — |
| Leisure Tower PB Section 8 | 180 | $348 | — |
| Silsbee Tower PB Section 8 | 145 | $395 | — |
| Cobbet Hill PB Section 8 | 116 | $494 | — |
| Quaker Meadows PB Section 8 | 103 | $727 | — |
| St Mary's Plaza PB Section 8 | 98 | $404 | — |
| Marian Gardens PB Section 8 | 93 | $846 | — |
| Rolfe House PB Section 8 | 70 | $335 | — |
| Chestnut Gardens Apartments PB Section 8 | 65 | $435 | — |
| Essex Gardens PB Section 8 | 60 | $419 | — |
| Rockmere Gardens PB Section 8 | 60 | $587 | — |
| Olympia Square PB Section 8 | 44 | $367 | — |
Public housing developments in Lynn
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curwin Circle Public Housing | 279 | $585 | 39 mo |
| Wall Plaza Public Housing | 176 | $501 | 50 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Lynn
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leisure Tower LIHTC | 180 | — | — |
| Louis Barrett House LIHTC | 145 | — | — |
| Cobbet Hill LIHTC | 117 | — | — |
| Chestnut Garden Apts LIHTC | 65 | — | — |
| Brickyard Village LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Warren Shepard Street LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| St Jean Baptiste Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Essex County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Essex County: studio $2,359, 1-BR $2,476, 2-BR $2,941, 3-BR $3,526, 4-BR $3,894.
Full FMR table for Essex County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Lynn
- 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
- Amesbury, MA
- Andover, MA
- Beverly, MA
- Danvers, MA
- Gloucester, MA
- Haverhill, MA
- Ipswich, MA
- Lawrence, MA
- Methuen, MA
- North Andover, MA
- Peabody, MA
- Salem, MA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.