Public Housing Overview
The SHA owns and operates 27 developments across the city, including 13 developments for elderly and disabled residents and 14 developments for families. There are also several scattered site locations for families, as well as for elderly or disabled residents.
The SHA may, from time to time, open or close waitlists if it finds that an applicant for a particular program cannot be expected to be housed in a reasonable length of time.
Frequently Asked Questions About Public Housing
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Q: What Is Public Housing?
A: Public housing was established to provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Public housing comes in all sizes and types, from scattered single family houses to high-rise apartments for elderly families. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) administers federal aid to the SHA to manage the housing for low-income residents at affordable rents. HUD furnishes technical and professional assistance in planning, developing and managing these developments.
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Q: Who Is Eligible?
A: Public housing is limited to low-income families and individuals. Eligibility is based on factors including income, qualification as elderly, disabled, or as a family, and U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status. If you are eligible, SHA will check your references to make sure you and your family will be good tenants.
The SHA can provide you with the income levels for your area and family size, or you can also find the income limits here on the internet. -
Q: How Do I Apply?A: If you are interested in applying for public housing, visit the SHA applicants page for more information.
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Q: What Is the Role of the SHA?
A: The SHA is responsible for the management and operation of its local public housing program. That includes things like lease compliance, fees such as security deposits, excess utility consumption and damages to the unit, annual inspections, housing transfers, repairs and lease terminations, along with property maintenance.
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Q: How Long Can I Stay in Public Housing?A: In general, you may stay in public housing as long as you comply with the lease and you remain eligible.
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Q: Will I Need to Produce Any Documentation?A: Yes, the SHA will request documentation such as birth certificates and tax returns to verify the information given on your application. The SHA will also need verification from your employer.
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Q: When Will I Be Notified?A: If you are determined to be eligible, your name will be put on a waiting list. You will be notified in writing when an apartment is available for you.
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Q: Will I Have to Sign a Lease?A: If you are offered a house or apartment and accept it, you will have to sign a lease with the SHA. The lease is renewed annually.
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Q: How Is Rent Determined?A: Rents are based on a family’s anticipated gross annual income minus deductions, if any. HUD regulations allow deductions from annual income for dependents, elderly families and people with disabilities. Annual income is the anticipated total income from all sources received from the family head and spouse, and family members 18 years or older.
Properties
Asset Management Project 11
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Carpe Diem Apartments
- Carew Street: 1228-1240, 9, 17, 21, 23, 27, 39, 47
- Shaine Circle: All
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Harry P. Hogan Apartments
- Florida Street: 63, 71
- St. James Avenue, 138, 142
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Forest Park Manor
- Barney Lane, 12-90
- Dickinson Street: 472-530
- Trafton Road: 4-102
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Indian Orchard Manor
- Milton Court: All
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Major Gen. Joseph P. Gentile Apartments
- William Street: 85
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Morris School I
- Dewey Street: 45
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Morris School II
- Berkshire Avenue: 603
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Scattered Sites – Handicap
- Bog Hollow Road: 24
- Bradley Road: 662
- Emerald Road: 19
- Keddy Street: 176
- Lawton Street: 31
- Leatherleaf Circle: 44, 51
- Leatherleaf Drive: 40, 95
- Shadybrook Lane: 258
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Group Rehabilitation Center
- Arch Street: 29-33
Asset Management Project 8
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Reed Village & Reed Village/S8
- Aster Street: 9, 17, 21, 23, 27, 39, 47
- Bay Street: 527, 537, 557, 569, 571, 573, 579, 581, 583, 585, 587, 589, 593, 595, 601, 603, 605, 607
- Edgewood Street: 5, 9
- Edmund Wynne Circle: All
- Lionel Benoit Road: All
Asset Management Project 9
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John I. Robinson Gardens
- Bay Street: 1430 – 1434, 1444 – 1460
- Berkshire Avenue: 308 – 314, 322 – 338, 344 – 350, 372 – 378
- Robert Dyer Circle: All
- William Sands Jr. Road: All
Asset Management Project 1
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Riverview Apartments & Towers
- Clyde Street: 103 – 111, 120, 122, 123 – 131, 137 – 145, 159 – 167
- Division Street: All
- Sanderson Street: 36 – 62, 67 – 70, 76 – 82, 88, 90, 100, 102, 108 – 114, 115 – 118, 120, 122, 128, 130, 136 – 154
Asset Management Project 3
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John L. Sullivan Apartments
- Nursery Street: All
- Stafford Street: 104, 112, 120
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Morgan Manor
- Morgan Street: 31, 35, 37, 41, 45, 47, 51
Asset Management Project 2
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Stephen J. Collins Twin & Tri Towers
- Saab Court: All
Asset Management Project 6
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Patrick W. Harrigan Apartments
- Belmont Avenue: 107, 111
- Woodside Terrace: 59, 65, 69, 73, 77, 81
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Central Apartments
- Central Street: 347 – 367
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Johnny Appleseed Apartments
- Hancock Street: 500
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Scattered Sites
- Cedar Street: 122 – 124
- Clifton Avenue: 60 – 62
- Eastern Avenue: 418 – 420, 426 – 428
- Florence Street: 135 – 137
- Grosvenor Street: 35 – 37, 36 – 38, 39 – 41, 42 – 44, 51 – 53
- Hancock Street: 223 – 225
- James Street: 59 – 61, 67 – 69
- King Street: 75-77, 83-85, 129 – 131, 137-139
- Melrose Street: 57 – 59
- Pendleton Avenue: 80 – 82
- Ringgold Street: 35 – 37, 39 – 41
Asset Management Project 4
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Moxon Apartments
- Healy Street: 22 – 68
- Moxon Street: 23 – 77
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Kathryne Jones Apartments
- Pendleton Avenue: 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49
Asset Management Project 5
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Manilla Apartments
- Manilla Avenue: All
- Ralph Street: 72 – 74, 76 – 78
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Pendleton Apartments
- Pendleton Avenue: 178, 186, 194
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Jennie Lane Apartments
- St. James Avenue: 1118 – 1122
Asset Management Project 7
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Pine-James Apartments
- Pine Street: 25, 29, 33, 35, 39, 41, 45
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Pine-Renee Apartments
- Pine Street: 231, 235, 239
- Renee Circle: All
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Turnkey Apartments
- Ashley Street: 100
- Bay Street: 235, 237
- Gerrish Court: 2, 4, 6
- Sherman Street: 151, 155
Asset Management Project 10
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John J. Duggan Park
- Arthur Picard Circle: All
- Goodwin Street: 399, 401, 409, 411, 421 – 425, 435 – 441, 451 – 473, 483 – 519
- Layzon Bros. Road: All
- Rodney Smith Jr. Circle: All
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Group Residence
- Egan Drive: 14 – 18
- Manhattan Street: 54 – 58
- Arch Street: 29 – 33
