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Online Application For Public Housing Assistance

Please read all the information below before beginning the online registration process.

The Worcester Housing Authority (WHA) provides affordable housing to low-income families, senior citizens, veterans and individuals with disabilities. WHA’s portfolio consists of the State & Federal Leased Housing Programs (Section 8 / MRVP) and State & Federal Public Housing.

1. A. General Information

Housing assistance programs are made available to low-income people through federal and state funds that are used to subsidize a portion of the rent, whether they live in a WHA-owned unit or a unit in the private market.

A participant in a Rental Assistance Payment Program pays rent based on their income. Usually, but not always, their rent is about 30% of their monthly income. WHA pays the rest of the rent, providing a “subsidy”.

1. B. Am I Eligible To Apply?

Please review the WHA’s eligibility criteria to determine if you are eligible to apply CLICK HERE

and also review the WHA current Federal and State preferences and priorities CLICK HERE

The WHA does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, marital status, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, ancestry or sexual orientation for access, admission, or employment in housing programs, resources or activities.

1. C. What Do I Need To Apply?

Before you begin the application, please have the following information for all members listed on your application:

• Social Security Number
• Full Name
• Date of Birth
• Income Information

Please make sure to have paper and pen available to write down the confirmation number, once you submit the application.

1. D. Instructions – How Do I Apply?

You may complete a Federal Public Housing/Section 8 (Project Based) online application at any time for waitlists that are open. Answer all the questions on this website carefully and thoroughly BEFORE you click on “Submit Application,” make sure your application is complete.

Only one (1) application can be submitted to the WHA. Duplicate applications will not be accepted.

1. E. What Do I Do After I Submit My Application?

Once you submit your application, it is your responsibility to ensure that all information remains current. When your online application comes to the top of the waiting list, you will be notified. If mailed letters are returned because of an invalid address, your name will be removed from the waiting list.

1. F. For section 8 through Mass Nahro centralized waiting list CLICK HERE
   

1. G. For State Public Housing, AHVP, and MRVP through CHAMP CLICK HERE
   

1. H. For a current status of all WHA Wait Lists CLICK HERE