State-funded and federally-funded housing program rental assignments are based on waitlists. The wait for a unit is at least two years.
If you are in an emergency situation, please call 2-1-1 for a list of Massachusetts resources. You can also visit their website.
NHA Administered Programs
HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM (“SECTION 8”)
FEDERAL PUBLIC HOUSING
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR PUBLIC HOUSING IN NEEDHAM?
Families, the elderly and disabled persons who meet the income requirements, may apply for NHA Housing programs.
ELIGIBLE INCOME REQUIREMENTS ARE BELOW:Area Median Income for Needham is $160,900 If you are applying for public housing, your income cannot be greater than 80% of the AMI. If you are applying for Section 8, generally, your income cannot be greater than 50% of the AMI (although in some cases the income limit could be as high as 80% of area median income).
ELIGIBLE INCOME REQUIREMENTS ARE BELOW:Area Median Income for Needham is $160,900 If you are applying for public housing, your income cannot be greater than 80% of the AMI. If you are applying for Section 8, generally, your income cannot be greater than 50% of the AMI (although in some cases the income limit could be as high as 80% of area median income).
Income Limit Category | 1 Person | 2 Persons | 3 Persons | 4 Persons | 5 Persons | 6 Persons | 7 Persons |
Extremely Low Income 30% | $34,750 | $39,700 | $44,650 | $49,600 | $53,600 | $57,550 | $61,550 |
Very Low Income 50% | $57,900 | $66,200 | $74,450 | $82,700 | $89,350 | $95,950 | $102,550 |
Low Income 80% | $92,650 | $105,850 | $119,100 | $132,300 | $142,900 | $153,500 |
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