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Methuen Housing Authority – Public Housing Waiting List Notice
The Methuen Housing Authority (MHA) will open its Federal Public Housing Waiting List from February 26, 2026 through March 26, 2026. Applications will be accepted only during this period.
Applications will be available beginning February 26, 2026, and will not be accepted after March 26, 2026. Applications will be available on the Methuen Housing Authority website at www.methuenhousing.org or at our administrative office located at 24 Mystic Street, Methuen, MA 01844.
Local Preferences Apply:
- Preference for families in which any adult household member lives or is employed within the City of Methuen.
- Preference for working families, defined as households where the head, spouse, co-head, or sole member is employed at least 20 hours per week. Elderly households (62+) and households with a person with disabilities also qualify for this preference.
Applications are placed on the waiting list based on claimed local preference and the date and time the complete application is received. Preference will be verified at a later date.
Income Eligibility (HUD Income Limits – Lawrence, MA–NH HUD Metro Area):| 1-Person | 2-Person | 3-Person | 4-Person | 5-Person | 6-Person | 7-Person | 8-Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $72,950 | $83,400 | $93,800 | $104,200 | $112,550 | $120,900 | $129,250 | $137,550 |
Applications may be submitted in person, by mail, electronically, or by fax. Reasonable accommodation and language assistance are available upon request.
Methuen Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Housing Provider.
Aviso de lista de espera de la Autoridad de Vivienda de Methuen – Lista de espera de viviendas públicas
La Autoridad de Vivienda de Methuen (MHA) abrirá su lista de espera para viviendas públicas federales desde el 26 de febrero de 2026 hasta el 26 de marzo de 2026. Las solicitudes solo serán aceptadas durante este periodo.
Las solicitudes estarán disponibles a partir del 26 de febrero de 2026 y no serán aceptadas después del 26 de marzo de 2026. Las solicitudes estarán disponibles en la página web de la Autoridad de Vivienda de Methuen en www.methuenhousing.org o en nuestra oficina administrativa situada en el 24 de Mystic Street; Methuen, MA 01844.
Se aplican las preferencias locales:
- Preferencia por familias en las que cualquier miembro adulto del hogar viva o esté empleado dentro de la Ciudad de Methuen.
- Preferencia por familias que estén empleadas, definidas como hogares en los que el cabeza, cónyuge, co-jefe o único miembro está empleado al menos 20 horas a la semana. Los hogares de ancianos (62+) y los hogares con personas con discapacidad también cumplen los requisitos para esta preferencia.
Las solicitudes se colocan en la lista de espera en función de la preferencia local reclamada y de la fecha y hora en que se recibe la solicitud completa. La preferencia se verificará en una fecha posterior.
Requisitos de ingresos (Límites de ingresos HUD – Lawrence, MA–NH Área Metropolitana HUD):| 1-Persona | 2-Personas | 3-Personas | 4-Personas | 5-Personas | 6-Personas | 7-Personas | 8-Personas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $72,950 | $83,400 | $93,800 | $104,200 | $112,550 | $120,900 | $129,250 | $137,550 |
Las solicitudes pueden presentarse en persona, por correo, electrónicamente o por fax. Se ofrecen adaptaciones razonables y asistencia lingüística bajo solicitud.
La Autoridad de Vivienda de Methuen es un proveedor de vivienda de igualdad de oportunidades.
Eligibility
Eligibility for public housing programs is based on income and a demonstrated ability to comply with all lease provisions through favorable past housing history, credit checks and a criminal records check.
Applications
To apply for state-aided Family, Elderly/Handicapped public housing, and MRVP you must use the Common Housing Application for Massachusetts Public Housing (CHAMP) and MRVP applications. You can apply using CHAMP either online or in person by completing a printed paper application. Only one application is required to apply for all state public housing programs.
Section 8 Applicants
Eligibility
Eligibility for a housing voucher is determined by the PHA based on the total annual gross income and family size and is limited to US citizens and specified categories of non-citizens who have eligible immigration status. In general, the family's income may not exceed 50% of the median income for the county or metropolitan area in which the family chooses to live. By law, a PHA must provide 75 percent of its voucher to applicants whose incomes do not exceed 30 percent of the area median income. Median income levels are published by HUD and vary by location. MHA’s current income limits can be found at the top of this page.
Applications
The MHA is a member of the Section 8 Voucher Centralized Waiting List. With numerous Massachusetts housing authorities utilizing this one computerized list; all applicant information entered onto this list can be accessed and updated by all participating housing authorities providing applicants more chances of obtaining a Section 8 voucher. Applicants need apply to only one of the participating housing authorities. Application can be submitted directly online at Affordablehousing.com or you can apply directly to the Methuen Housing Authority.
Section 8 Centralized Waiting ListChecking Status
The waiting time varies depending on the number of bedrooms and type of unit your household requires, your priority and preference and the number of units at the communities you have selected. When requesting status information, it must be in writing which includes your full name, address, birthdate, phone number and last four digits of your social security number and you will need to produce picture identification. If you are mailing your status request, please include a copy of your picture identification. It is impossible to identify what number you rank on the waiting lists as this number may vary daily. Therefore, we may only provide a rough estimate of when a family might be selected for the final eligibility screening process.
- CHAMP: If you applied for State-aided public housing or MRVP you can also check your status by logging into your CHAMP account.
- Section 8: If you applied for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8), you can also check your status by logging into your affordablehousing.com account.
Income Limits
| State | Federal | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $72,950 | $72,950 |
| 2 People | $83,400 | $83,400 |
| 3 People | $93,800 | $93,800 |
| 4 People | $104,200 | $104,200 |
| 5 People | $112,500 | $112,500 |
| 6 People | $120,900 | $120,900 |
| 7 People | $129,250 | $129,250 |
| 8 People | $137,550 | $137,550 |