2 bedroom Section 8 House For Rent in Lawrence, Massachusetts

Are you searching for a 2 bedroom section 8 house for rent in Lawrence, Massachusetts? We will provide you with all the information you need to know about renting a 2 bedroom section 8 house in Lawrence, Massachusetts.

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What Is Section 8?

Section 8 is a government program that helps low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled pay for housing. It gives them vouchers that they can use to rent apartments or houses from private landlords. The amount of rent that the family pays depends on their income. The government pays the rest.

Public housing agencies(PHAs) are local organizations that help people find affordable housing. They get money from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to help people pay their rent.

Who is eligible for 2 Bedroom Section 8 House?

To be eligible for Section 8 House

  • You must be a U.S. citizen or have eligible immigration status.
  • The family's income may not exceed 50% of the median income of Massachusetts
  • If you are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, you may be eligible for 2 bedroom house for rent that accept Section 8 even if your income is above the income limits.

2 Bedroom Section 8 Housing Income Guidelines

Three tiers of income limits are published for HUD programs:

  • 1. Extremely Low (30%)
  • 2. Very Low (50%) and
  • 3. Low (80%).

These tiers are used by various HUD programs. Rents are determined by program definitions. The income limit for a Section 8 property is typically less than the tax credit income limit, except for properties subject to the Low (80%) limit

Federal Poverty Limit(FPL) for 2024

Nationwide, a majority of PHA accept applications 30%-50% of federal poverty level (FPL).

POVERTY LIMIT FOR THE 48 CONTIGUOUS STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Persons in Family Poverty Limit(100%) Poverty Limit(200%)
1 $14,580 $29,160
2 $19,720 $39,440
3 $24,860 $49,720
4 $30,000 $60,000
5 $35,140 $70,280
6 $40,280 $80,560
7 $45,420 $90,840
8 $50,560 $101,120
For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $5,140 for each additional person.


How does Section 8 work?

Here is a step-by-step guide on how Section 8 works:

  • Contact your Essex county housing authority to find out if you are eligible for Section 8.
  • Complete an application and provide the required documentation.
  • You will be placed on a waiting list.

2 Bedroom Section 8 Apartments List

We have located 26 apartments that accepts section 8 voucher in Lawrence, Massachusetts. We have partnered so you can also check your eligibility.

Arlington Park

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 130

Address :

212 ARLINGTON ST,
Lawrence, MA 01841.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 77
  • 2 Bedroom: 24
  • 3 Bedroom: 6
  • 4 Bedroom: 23

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,219.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,565.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $1,935.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $2,122.00

Owner Name :

  • Arlington Park Associates
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: arlingtonparkinc@yahoo.com
  • Phone: 978 688 2870

Colonial Point

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 44

Address :

95 AUDUBON RD,
Wakefield, MA 01880.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 41
  • 2 Bedroom: 3
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,826.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $2,205.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • COLONIAL POINT PHASE I REALTY CO.
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: mliptak@carabetta.com
  • Phone: (203) 237-7400

Amesbury Gardens

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(978) 685-1491

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 64

Address :

206 AMESBURY ST,
Lawrence, MA 01841.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 20
  • 2 Bedroom: 44
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,219.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,565.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • AMESBURY GARDENS TENANT ASSOCIATION, INC.
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: agtaoffice@yahoo.com
  • Phone: 781-943-0200

Andover Commons

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(978) 470-2611

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 167

Address :

30 RAILROAD AVE,
Andover, MA 01810.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 151
  • 2 Bedroom: 16
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,219.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,565.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Andover Commons LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: bgallagher@corcoranmgmt.com
  • Phone: 7818490011

Lord Manor

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 92

Address :

321 PAWTUCKET ST,
Lowell, MA 01854.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 80
  • 2 Bedroom: 12
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,359.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,773.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • LORD ASSOCIATES
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: mdonahue@waboston.com
  • Phone: (617) 266-0044

Lowell Belvidere Housing

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 70

Address :

30 Pleasant Street,
Lowell, MA 01852.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 14
  • 2 Bedroom: 37
  • 3 Bedroom: 17
  • 4 Bedroom: 2

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,359.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,773.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $2,192.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $2,404.00

Owner Name :

  • Lowell Belvidere Housing Company
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: gcorricelli@peabodyproperties.com
  • Phone: 781.794.1000

Lowell Sun

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 84

Address :

73 MARKET STREET,
Lowell, MA 01852.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 2
  • 1 Bedroom: 72
  • 2 Bedroom: 10
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $1,237.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,359.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,773.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • New 4th AP Company
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: jcurry@aptfin.com
  • Phone: 7815692631

Hadley West Apts

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 182

Address :

515 HADLEY WEST DR,
Haverhill, MA 01832.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 84
  • 2 Bedroom: 54
  • 3 Bedroom: 34
  • 4 Bedroom: 10

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,219.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,565.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $1,935.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $2,122.00

Owner Name :

  • New Hadley LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: adelman@nphpartners.com
  • Phone: 207-512-5970

Park Gardens

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(978) 681-0952

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 160

Address :

12 BURNHAM ROAD,
Methuen, MA 01844.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 130
  • 2 Bedroom: 30
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,219.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,565.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Park Gardens Associates
  • Limited Dividend

Owner Contact:

  • Email: healytron@gmail.com
  • Phone: 978-681-0952

Judson House

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 116

Address :

40 WELCOME ST,
Haverhill, MA 01830.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 106
  • 2 Bedroom: 10
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,219.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,565.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Judson-Haverhill Limited Partnership
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: spray@shpmanagement.com
  • Phone: 207-829-9200

Market Mill

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 230

Address :

256 MARKET ST,
Lowell, MA 01852.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 130
  • 2 Bedroom: 100
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,359.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,773.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Market Mill Associates
  • Limited Dividend

Owner Contact:

  • Email: efish@peabodyproperties.com
  • Phone: 781-794-1000

Mazur Park Apartments

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 50

Address :

227 FAYETTE ST,
Lowell, MA 01852.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 47
  • 2 Bedroom: 3
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,359.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,773.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Belveron Mazur, LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: dkim@edenhousing.org
  • Phone: 415-273-6800

Cedar Glen

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 113

Address :

2 ELDERBERRY LANE,
Reading, MA 01867.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 83
  • 2 Bedroom: 30
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,826.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $2,205.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • PRI Cedar Glen LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: mhh@provri.net
  • Phone: 866-797-7557

Centennial Island Apts

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 117

Address :

576 LAWRENCE STREET,
Lowell, MA 01852.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 98
  • 2 Bedroom: 19
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,359.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,773.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Related Stirling Bay, LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: sross@related.com
  • Phone: 212-421-5333

First Lowell Rehab

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(978) 459-3631

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 9

Address :

619 GORHAM ST,
Lowell, MA 01852.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 3
  • 2 Bedroom: 5
  • 3 Bedroom: 1
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,359.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,773.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $2,192.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • FIRST LOWELL REHAB ASSOCIATES
  • Limited Dividend

Owner Contact:

  • Email: rnajarian@continentalwingate.com
  • Phone: 520-407-6326

North Canal Apartments

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 200

Address :

572 FATHER MORISSETTE BLVD,
Lowell, MA 01854.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 41
  • 2 Bedroom: 116
  • 3 Bedroom: 43
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,359.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,773.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $2,192.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • New North Canal LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: yun-ju.choi@cbacre.org
  • Phone: 781-943-0200

Parkside Apts West

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 98

Address :

260 HAVERHILL ST,
Lawrence, MA 01840.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 10
  • 2 Bedroom: 75
  • 3 Bedroom: 13
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,219.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,565.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $1,935.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • PARKSIDE APARTMENTS-WEST
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: mdifruscia@verizon.net
  • Phone: (978) 687-1777

Co-Nexus, Inc.

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 7

Address :

34 ANDOVER RD,
Billerica, MA 01821.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 6
  • 2 Bedroom: 1
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,359.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,773.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Co-Nexus, Inc.
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: nexus1@rcn.com
  • Phone: (781) 935 0611/9786671980

Westminster Village Arms

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(978) 459-6500

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 400

Address :

1349 PAWTUCKET BLVD,
Lowell, MA 01854.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 34
  • 1 Bedroom: 167
  • 2 Bedroom: 182
  • 3 Bedroom: 17
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $1,237.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,359.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,773.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $2,192.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Westminster Preservation, L.P.
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: gkogan@related.com
  • Phone: 212-421-5333

Rita Hall Apartments

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 90

Address :

490 HAMPSHIRE ST,
Lawrence, MA 01841.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 80
  • 2 Bedroom: 10
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,219.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,565.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • RITA HALL ASSOCIATES
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: gcorricelli@peabodyproperties.com
  • Phone: 781.794.1000

St Alfio's Villa

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 154

Address :

35 COMMON ST,
Lawrence, MA 01840.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 128
  • 2 Bedroom: 26
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,219.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,565.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Common Street Associates
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: pdonahue@waboston.com
  • Phone: 617-266-0044

Woodridge Homes

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 230

Address :

1 GIBSON CT,
North Andover, MA 01845.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 92
  • 2 Bedroom: 69
  • 3 Bedroom: 46
  • 4 Bedroom: 23

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,219.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,565.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $1,935.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $2,122.00

Owner Name :

  • Wood Ridge Homes LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: pbarkan@barkanco.com
  • Phone: 6174825500

Townhouse Of Lowell

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 96

Address :

16 MIDDLE ST,
Lowell, MA 01852.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 80
  • 2 Bedroom: 16
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,359.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,773.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • New Lowell Associates
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: MMartin@wingatecompanies.com
  • Phone: 781-707-9100

Valebrook Apartments

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 150

Address :

7A SUMMER ST,
Lawrence, MA 01840.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 113
  • 2 Bedroom: 21
  • 3 Bedroom: 3
  • 4 Bedroom: 13

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,219.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,565.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $1,935.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $2,122.00

Owner Name :

  • VALEBROOK ASSOCIATES
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: bleahy@theshorelinecorp.com
  • Phone: 617-491-2320

Presidential Gardens Apts.

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 185

Address :

260 PRESIDENTIAL DR/1-139 EVERGREEN,
Haverhill, MA 01835.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 18
  • 2 Bedroom: 131
  • 3 Bedroom: 36
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,219.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,565.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $1,935.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Presidential Gardens Neighborhood Association, Inc
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: presidential@maloneyproperties.com
  • Phone: 781-943-0200

Hayes At Railroad Square

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(978) 521-0014

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 2

Address :

14 Granite St,
Haverhill, MA 01832.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 0
  • 2 Bedroom: 2
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,565.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Hayes Building LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: whg@poua.org
  • Phone: 6173508885

How to Apply for a 2 Bedroom Section 8 House in Lawrence, Massachusetts?

To apply for a 2 bedroom house for rent on section 8 house in Lawrence, Massachusetts, you need to follow these steps:

1. Contact the your local Housing Authority directly or visit their website to fill out an application.

2. Provide documentation of your income, citizenship or immigration status, and personal information. Make sure to have all the required documents ready before starting the application process.

3. Attend an interview with the Housing Authority. Once you submit your application, you will be scheduled for an interview with a housing specialist.

4. Wait for your application to be reviewed and approved. After your interview, your application will be reviewed by the Housing Authority. The review process can take several weeks or months depending on the demand for section 8 housing in the area.

5. Go through a home inspection. If your application is approved, a housing inspector will visit your home to ensure it meets the program's standards. The inspection will cover areas such as safety, cleanliness, and basic utilities.

6. Sign your lease and move in. Once your home passes the inspection, you will be able to sign your lease and move in. Keep in mind that you will be responsible for paying your portion of the rent on time each month and following the rules outlined in your lease agreement.

Rent Payment for 2 Bedroom Apartment

As a tenant, you are responsible for paying your portion of the rent on time each month. This amount is determined based on your income and the rent amount for the property in Lawrence, Massachusetts.

The Housing Authority will provide rental assistance to cover the difference between your portion of the rent and the total rent amount.

You will need to sign a lease agreement that outlines your rent payment responsibilities, including the due date, late fees, and acceptable payment methods.

It is important to communicate with your landlord and the Housing Authority if you are unable to make a rent payment on time or if you have any questions or concerns about your rent payments.

Maintenance Responsibilities

As a tenant, you are responsible for keeping your 2 bedroom section 8 house in Lawrence, Massachusetts clean and in good condition.

You are responsible for reporting any necessary repairs to your landlord or property manager as soon as possible.

Your landlord or property manager is responsible for making necessary repairs and ensuring that the property meets the program's safety and habitability standards.

If you cause damage to the property beyond normal wear and tear, you may be responsible for paying for the repairs or damages.

FAQ(Frequently Asked Questions)

1. What is section 8 housing?

The housing choice voucher program is the federal government's program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.

The participant is free to choose any housing that meets the requirements of the program and is not limited to units located in subsidized housing projects.

2. What is a housing voucher

The housing choice voucher program is the federal government's major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.

3. What is the most section 8 will pay?

The housing voucher payments cover most of the voucher holder's rent. On average, each household will pay somewhere between 30% and 40% of its income on rent

4. What is counted as income for Section 8?

HUD define income as

  • The full amount, before any payroll deductions, of wages and salaries, overtime pay, commissions, fees, tips and bonuses, and other compensation for personal services;
  • The net income from the operation of a business or profession.
  • the 401(k) money is considered an asset for Section 8 housing.

5. how to get section 8 immediately?

There is a limited funding from the federal government and a shortage of low-income housing units. The process for how to apply is still long, complicated, and time consuming.

6. How long does it take to get Section 8 voucher after interview?

When a PHA in Lawrence, Massachusetts issues a voucher, it give the assisted family at least 60 days to obtain housing. A PHA can extend the time it allots to a family on the based on various factors.