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Lexington Housing Authority

Name: Lexington Housing Authority
Address: 1 Countryside Vlg, Lexington, MA, 02420, US
Telephone: 7818610900

1 Countryside Vlg, Lexington, MA, 02420

Information verified May 8, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 11 hr ago

About This Property

Lexington Housing Authority operates 145 units of public housing in Lexington, Massachusetts. The property currently has closed waitlists for both public housing and Section 8 assistance programs. Interested applicants can contact the housing authority directly for information about future availability and application procedures.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Apply: Phone

The waiting list for Lexington Housing Authority Family Units in Lexington, MA is open. Self-sufficiency units require a household member to work 20-37.5 hours/week, with exceptions for elderly/disabled. Income eligibility is at or below 80% AMI, and available unit sizes include SRO and 3 BR. Contact the LHA at 781-861-0900 for application details.

Last verified February 27, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Open

Apply: Multiple

Applications are accepted through the Massachusetts Section 8 Centralized Waiting List, which may have preferences for disabled, elderly, homeless, veteran, or working individuals, and some housing authorities may prefer local residents or workers.

Last verified March 2, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated May 8, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

145

Fair Market Rent - Middlesex County, MA

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$2,212
1 Bedroom	$2,377
2 Bedroom	$2,827
3 Bedroom	$3,418
4 Bedroom	$3,765

Income Limits - Middlesex County, MA

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $28,200
Very Low (50%): $47,000
Low (80%): $70,750

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $32,200
Very Low (50%): $53,700
Low (80%): $80,850

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $36,250
Very Low (50%): $60,400
Low (80%): $90,950

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,250
Very Low (50%): $67,100
Low (80%): $101,050

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $43,500
Very Low (50%): $72,500
Low (80%): $109,150

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $46,700
Very Low (50%): $77,850
Low (80%): $117,250

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $49,950
Very Low (50%): $83,250
Low (80%): $125,350

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $53,150
Very Low (50%): $88,600
Low (80%): $133,400

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$28,200	$47,000	$70,750
2 Persons	$32,200	$53,700	$80,850
3 Persons	$36,250	$60,400	$90,950
4 Persons	$40,250	$67,100	$101,050
5 Persons	$43,500	$72,500	$109,150
6 Persons	$46,700	$77,850	$117,250
7 Persons	$49,950	$83,250	$125,350
8 Persons	$53,150	$88,600	$133,400

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Lexington, MA?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Middlesex County, MA is: $2212 (Studio), $2377 (1BR), $2827 (2BR), $3418 (3BR), $3765 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Lexington Housing Authority is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Lexington Housing Authority have?+

Lexington Housing Authority has a total of 145 housing units.

How do I apply for housing at Lexington Housing Authority?+

Lexington Housing Authority is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 7818610900, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

Is there a waitlist for Lexington Housing Authority?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Open. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Open. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Middlesex County, MA?+

For a 4-person household in Middlesex County, MA, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $40,250, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $67,100, Low Income (80% AMI): $101,050. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

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