Section 8 housing in Salem, MA
HUD's records list 4 assisted properties in Salem, holding 233 subsidized apartments. At these buildings the subsidy stays with the unit, so you apply at the property itself — you do not need a voucher in hand first.
What this list is — and is not
These are HUD-assisted (project-based) properties, published by HUD. This is not a list of private landlords who accept a Housing Choice Voucher. No such official list exists anywhere, and anyone charging you for one is selling guesswork.
Each property runs its own waiting list, separate from the housing authority's. Call before you visit — some have been full for years, others open up without notice.
HUD-assisted properties in Salem
Sorted by number of subsidized units.
| Property | Address | Phone | Subsidized units | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairweather Apartments Project-based Section 8 | 40r Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970 | Not listed | 220 | Seniors |
| H.e.s. House Section 811 — for people with disabilities | 403 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970 | Not listed | 9 | People with disabilities |
| Buena Vista Section 811 — for people with disabilities | 31 Buena Vista Ave, Salem, MA 01970 | Not listed | 4 | People with disabilities |
| The Residences at El Centro Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 73 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970 | Not listed | — | Not listed |
Source: HUD Multifamily Properties (Assisted). Unit counts are the subsidized units HUD records at the property, not apartments available today — we have no vacancy data, and neither does HUD's public file.
Where to apply for a voucher near Salem
These housing authority offices are in Salem.
- Salem Housing Authority
All 130 housing authorities in Massachusetts