Applicants
Income Limits
| Family Size | Section 8 | MRVP | AHVP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $69,850 | $69,850 | |
| 2 Person | $79,800 | $79,800 | |
| 3 Person | $89,800 | - | |
| 4 Person | $99,750 | - | |
| 5 Person | $107,750 | - | |
| 6 Person | $115,750 | - | |
| 7 Person | $123,700 | - | |
| 8 Person | $131,700 | - |
How to Apply
Section 8
Applications and information about eligibility guidelines and waiting lists may be obtained from the main administrative office located at 50 Day Street, Fitchburg, Massachusetts 01420. Completed Section 8 applications must be returned to the Leased Housing Department located at 50 Day Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420. If you are disabled and need some assistance in completing applications for housing, or need some other accommodations in the application process, please tell us. Rent is calculated at 30-40% of monthly income for the Section 8 Voucher Program. Annual income is the sum of all income including wages, Social Security, pensions, interest and dividend payments, etc. Deductions such as medical and childcare expenses may be allowed. Applications may also be downloaded from the link below.
- Massachusetts Affordable Housing Hub
- Massachusetts Section 8 Centralized Waiting List Application - Online
- Massachusetts Section 8 Centralized Waiting List Application - PDF
Application Status
If you have already applied you can view your wait list position on the Affordable Housing website or the CHAMP website. You must create an account or sign in and follow the instructions to view your wait list status.
Section 8 Participants
The Housing Authority offers subsidies through the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP). HCVP is a federally funded rental assistance program designed to help low income families, senior citizens, and people with disabilities afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing. The program provides subsidies to qualified households for use in private housing in the community of their choice. Under the Section 8 Program, households initially pay 30%-40% of their gross income towards the rent plus utilities and the Federal Government pays the difference between that amount and the approved contract rent amount.