Section 8 apartments in Lynn, MA
Lynn is a mandatory Small-Area Fair Market Rent metro — the exact rent a Housing Choice Voucher will cover changes ZIP by ZIP. Below are the current payment standards, the governing Public Housing Authority, and the 7 neighborhoods where we track voucher-friendly search demand.
Voucher discrimination is illegal here
Under Massachusetts law (MGL Ch 151B §4(10)), it is illegal statewide for a landlord to refuse an applicant because they use a housing voucher. Enforcement by the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD).
Section 8 payment standards — ZIP 01902
Small-Area FMR · 2026| Bedrooms | Payment standard / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $2,040 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,160 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,560 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,080 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,390 |
Payment standards published by HUD. Small-Area FMRs vary by ZIP code — this is the exact ceiling a Housing Choice Voucher will cover for a unit in this ZIP.
Public Housing Authorities
Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development
HUD PHA code MA023 · 1,566 HCV vouchers
This PHA is not accepting new applications at this time. Call for the next opening date.
Lynn Housing Authority HCV waitlist: call (781) 581-8600 to confirm.
- Address
- 10 Church Street, Lynn, MA
- Phone
- (781) 581-8600
- Website
- https://lhand.org
Salem Housing Authority
HUD PHA code MA055 · 1,383 HCV vouchers
Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.
- Address
- 27 Charter St , Salem , MA
- Phone
- 9787444432
Lawrence Housing Authority
HUD PHA code MA010 · 1,031 HCV vouchers
Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.
- Address
- 353 Elm St , Lawrence , MA
- Phone
- 9786853811
Gloucester Housing Authority
HUD PHA code MA025 · 660 HCV vouchers
Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.
- Address
- 259 Washington St , Gloucester , MA
- Phone
- 9782814770
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