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Gloucester Housing Authority

259 Washington St, Gloucester, MA, 01930 · ~749 units under management

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Who this agency serves

Gloucester Housing Authority served 719 households across 768 units (94% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.9 people, an average annual income of $28,167, and pays an average of $685 per month toward rent.

Households served
719 of 768 units
Avg. household income
$28,167
Avg. rent paid by household
$685
Avg. household size
1.9 people
Households with children
28%
Head of household 62+
42%
Head of household with a disability
39%
Avg. wait to move in
40 months

Unit mix: 46% 1-bedroom, 31% 2-bedroom, 24% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 1 development with an average score of 78 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
WILLOWOOD GARDENSGloucester78 StandardNSPIREOct 2024

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Gloucester Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

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