Dedham Housing Authority

163 Dedham Blvd., Dedham, MA, 02026
(781) 326-3543



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About Dedham Housing Authority

Dedham Housing Authority provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management programs such as Low Rent Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8). These programs are income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). There may be waiting lists for rentals or vouchers, however the waiting lists remain open at all times for new applicants. If you are in need of housing assistance in the area, please contact the Housing Authority directly to obtain more information about eligibility requirements, availability of rentals or vouchers, the status of any waiting list and their application procedures.

Additional Information

This agency encourages people to apply directly online. The Section 8 website is www.gosection8.com/masscwl and the public housing website is www.mass.gov/applyforpublichousing OR you may also visit their website at http://www.dedhamhousing.org/. For information about their Section 8 program, call 781-326-3543 x206



Program Summary for Dedham Housing Authority

Dedham Housing Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Dedham Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 1,261 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Dedham Housing Authority administered a total of 2,095 Section 8 Vouchers. Dedham Housing Authority currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Dedham Housing Authority is located at 163 Dedham Blvd., Dedham, MA, 02026 and serves the city of Dedham. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Dedham Housing Authority at, (781) 326-3543 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Dedham Housing Authority compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 11
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 2,095
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units 1,261
Waiting list for the Dedham Housing Authority is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Norfolk County, MA

HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Norfolk County, MA:

Median Income
$0
Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $33,350
  • $38,100
  • $42,850
  • $47,600
  • $51,450
  • $55,250
  • $59,050
  • $62,850
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $20,000
  • $22,850
  • $25,700
  • $28,550
  • $30,850
  • $35,160
  • $39,640
  • $44,120
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $53,350
  • $60,950
  • $68,550
  • $76,150
  • $82,250
  • $88,350
  • $94,450
  • $100,550

2017 Fair Market Rents for Norfolk County, MA

Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Norfolk County, MA:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$826 $904 $1158 $1497 $1600



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
Norwood Housing Authority Norwood Housing Authority Norwood MA 341 96 Open 4.5 Miles Contact
Milton Housing Authority Milton Housing Authority Milton MA 144 N/A Open 4.83 Miles Contact
Newton Housing Authority Newton Housing Authority Newton Highlands MA 3,909 3,522 Open 5.87 Miles Contact
Needham Housing Authority Needham Housing Authority Needham MA 120 136 Open 6.17 Miles Contact
Brookline Housing Authority Brookline Housing Authority Brookline MA 619 499 Open 6.6 Miles Contact
Wellesley Housing Authority Wellesley Housing Authority Wellesley MA 46 N/A Open 6.89 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

Dedham Housing Authority Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
24
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Norfolk County Quick Facts

Population: 692,254
Persons Per Household: 2.56
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 37.2%
Homeownership Rate: 69.3%
Housing Units: 271,904
Yearly Income Per Person: $44,692
Median Household Income: $84,916