Melrose Housing Authority
910 Main St, Melrose, MA, 02176 · ~301 units under management
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Who this agency serves
Melrose Housing Authority served 280 households across 301 units (93% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.7 people, an average annual income of $29,232, and pays an average of $712 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 280 of 301 units
- Avg. household income
- $29,232
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $712
- Avg. household size
- 1.7 people
- Households with children
- 17%
- Head of household 62+
- 48%
- Head of household with a disability
- 50%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 18 months
Unit mix: 57% 1-bedroom, 26% 2-bedroom, 17% 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.
Applying with this agency
Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Melrose Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.
Evaluating this market
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