We've Moved!


As of February 1, 2024, the Medford Housing Authority has relocated its offices to 200 Boston Avenue Suite G-200. For more information, please visit our contact page.

Waiting Lists Open

Applications now available for the Senior (62+) and Disabled Affordable and Federal Public Housing Waiting Lists.  Applications accepted beginning November 27th, 2023.  Applications for the Federal Public Family Housing Waiting Lists currently being accepted. Download an application here.

CHAMP-State Waiting List (OPEN)




To apply for state-aided public housing, you must use the Common Housing Application for Massachusetts Public Housing (CHAMP). You can apply using CHAMP either online, or in person by completing a printed paper application. Both the online and paper applications are available in English, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Khmer, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese.

To apply online, please visit
https://www.mass.gov/applyforpublichousing

The Medford Housing Authority offers 144 one bedroom units for Elderly/Disabled applicants.
If you are unable to apply online you may call 781-396-7200 and request an application be mailed to you, or you may print a paper copy at the link directly below.  Once your application is complete you may mail or drop it off at the Authoritys main office located at 121 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA 02155.  Applications may also be scanned and submitted into the MHA kiosk located at the Main Office.

CHAMP Application Change/Update Forms
You may update your application at any time by logging into the CHAMP portal or completing the applicable update form below.
Application Change form - Housing Selections

For additional information regarding the State Public Housing Waitlist please click here:
https://www.mass.gov/guides/how-to-apply-for-public-housing