Lynn Housing Authority

10 Church Street, Lynn, MA, 01902
(781) 581-8600



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About Lynn Housing Authority

Since 1948 the Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development (LHAND) has had a mission of assisting low and moderate-income families and individuals with safe,and affordable housing.

Our emphasis is on fostering economic independence and providing homeownership opportunities. The agency has continually changed and
since 1998 the LHAND has grown to include neighborhood services and administers programs on behalf of the office of Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy and the City of Lynn Massachusetts.

The LHAND continues to be committed to enhancing the quality of our community and building stronger, healthier neighborhoods by providing a wide range of neighborhood services and funding a variety of grant and loan programs that address the needs of renters, owners, homebuyers, and nonprofit housing providers.


Mission Statement

Since 1948 the Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development (LHAND) has had a mission of assisting low and moderate-income families and individuals with safe and affordable housing. Our emphasis is on fostering economic independence and providing homeownership opportunities. The agency has continually changed and since 1998 the LHAND has grown to include neighborhood services and administers programs on behalf of the office of Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy and the City of Lynn Massachusetts.ӬӬ

The LHAND continues to be committed to enhancing the quality of our community and building stronger, healthier neighborhoods by providing a wide range of neighborhood services and funding a variety of grant and loan programs that address the needs of renters, owners, homebuyers, and nonprofit housing providers. In addition, LHAND partners with non-profit housing organizations to construct and rehabilitate property for First Time Homebuyers throughout the City.

Program Summary for Lynn Housing Authority

Lynn 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. Lynn Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 459 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Lynn Housing Authority administered a total of 1,626 Section 8 Vouchers. Lynn Housing Authority currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Lynn Housing Authority is located at 10 Church Street, Lynn, MA, 01902 and serves the city of Lynn. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Lynn Housing Authority at, (781) 581-8600 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Lynn Housing Authority compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 3
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 1,626
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units 459
Waiting list for the Lynn Housing Authority is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Essex 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 Essex County, MA:

Median Income
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Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $44,800
  • $51,200
  • $57,600
  • $63,950
  • $69,100
  • $74,200
  • $79,300
  • $84,450
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $26,850
  • $30,700
  • $34,550
  • $38,350
  • $41,450
  • $44,500
  • $47,600
  • $50,650
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $67,400
  • $77,000
  • $86,650
  • $96,250
  • $103,950
  • $111,650
  • $119,350
  • $127,050

2017 Fair Market Rents for Essex 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 Essex County, MA:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$1194 $1372 $1691 $2116 $2331



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
Saugus Housing Authority Saugus Housing Authority Saugus MA 343 327 Open 3.24 Miles Contact
Revere Housing Authority Revere Housing Authority Revere MA 470 194 Open 4.45 Miles Contact
Middlesex North Resources Center, Inc. Middlesex North Resources Center, Inc. Lynnfield MA 75 N/A Open 4.45 Miles Contact
Bridgewell Bridgewell Lynnfield MA 125 N/A Closed 4.45 Miles Contact
Peabody Housing Authority Peabody Housing Authority Peabody MA 337 N/A Open 4.98 Miles Contact
Salem Housing Authority Salem Housing Authority Salem MA 1,088 39 Open 5.19 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

Lynn Housing Authority Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
459
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Essex County Quick Facts

Population: 769,091
Persons Per Household: 2.56
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 43.1%
Homeownership Rate: 63.4%
Housing Units: 306,814
Yearly Income Per Person: $35,167
Median Household Income: $67,311