Norwood Housing Authority
Norwood, Massachusetts
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About Norwood Housing Authority
Norwood Housing Authority (HUD agency code MA109) is the public housing agency serving Norwood, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It administers 96 public housing units and 345 Housing Choice Vouchers.
Section 8 Waitlist tracks 2 waiting lists at this agency, covering HCV, Public Housing. As of Oct 6, 2026, 2 are open.
Income eligibility is set by HUD for the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area. A four-person household qualifies as Very Low Income at or below $82,700 per year, and as Low Income at or below $132,300 (HUD FY2025 limits). Most waiting lists at this agency apply the Very Low Income threshold.
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
The website mentions a 'Centralized Section 8 Waiting List Application' and provides an option to 'apply for Section8 online HERE'. It also mentions 'Translations Coming Soon: Centralized Section 8 Waiting List Application'.
Public Housing Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
The website mentions 'CHAMP: Common Housing Application for State-Aided Public Housing' and provides an option to 'apply for CHAMP online HERE'. It also mentions 'CHAMP: Housing Situation Update' and 'CHAMP: Household Contact Information Update'.
Official Application
Apply directly through the official Norwood Housing Authority portal. Applications are free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
WARNING: DO NOT PAY ANYONE TO APPLY FOR HOUSING
Contact Information
Important Notices
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Waiting lists can close without notice once a specific number of applications is reached.
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Ensure your contact information is always up to date with the PHA to avoid being removed from the list.
How to Apply at Norwood Housing Authority
Check Current Status
Norwood Housing Authority currently has 2 open waiting lists (Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Public Housing). Application windows can close with little notice, so apply as soon as possible.
Gather Required Documents
For Section 8 voucher programs at Norwood Housing Authority, you will typically need: government-issued photo ID for all adult household members, Social Security cards for all members, birth certificates for minors, proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns, benefit letters), and proof of current address. For a family of four, income must be below $82,700/year to qualify in this area. Having these ready before the waitlist opens can make the difference between getting on the list and missing the window.
Submit Your Application
Apply directly through the official Norwood Housing Authority portal. Applications are free — never pay to apply.
After You Apply
Once accepted onto the waiting list at Norwood Housing Authority, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. Norwood Housing Authority manages approximately 441 assisted housing units (345 Section 8, 96 Public Housing), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Norwood. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.
Programs at Norwood Housing Authority
HCV Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) open
The Housing Choice Voucher program at Norwood Housing Authority provides rental assistance that allows you to choose any privately-owned rental unit that meets program requirements. You pay approximately 30% of your adjusted monthly income toward rent, and the voucher covers the remainder up to the Fair Market Rent for Norwood. This program serves approximately 345 households. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.
Public Housing Public Housing open
Public Housing units at Norwood Housing Authority are owned and operated directly by the housing authority. Rent is set at 30% of your adjusted monthly income. Norwood Housing Authority manages approximately 96 Public Housing units in Norwood. You may request a transfer to other Public Housing developments but cannot use this benefit at private rental properties.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the income limits for Norwood Housing Authority?
Norwood Housing Authority Income Limits
Income limits for programs at the Norwood Housing Authority are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area. For a household of four, the current limit for Section 8 eligibility (Very Low Income) is $82,700. Limits are set annually by HUD and vary by household size.
| Household Size | Extremely Low 30% AMI |
Very Low 50% AMI |
Low Income 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $34,750 | $57,900 | $92,650 |
| 2 Persons | $39,700 | $66,200 | $105,850 |
| 3 Persons | $44,650 | $74,450 | $119,100 |
| 4 Persons | $49,600 | $82,700 | $132,300 |
| 5 Persons | $53,600 | $89,350 | $142,900 |
| 6 Persons | $57,550 | $95,950 | $153,500 |
| 7 Persons | $61,550 | $102,550 | $164,100 |
| 8 Persons | $65,500 | $109,200 | $174,650 |
What do these income limits mean?
Extremely Low Income (30% AMI) — Households earning at or below 30% of the Area Median Income. This is the threshold for the lowest-income tier of assistance. Many housing authorities give preference to applicants at this level.
Very Low Income (50% AMI) — The standard eligibility threshold for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and most Public Housing programs. Your household income must be at or below this limit to qualify.
Low Income (80% AMI) — Some programs, including Project-Based Vouchers and certain local initiatives, use this higher threshold. Check with this housing authority for specific program requirements.
Nearby Housing Authorities
Applying to multiple housing authorities increases your chances of receiving assistance. These PHAs are closest to Norwood Housing Authority — including across state lines.