Eligibility

The Medford Housing Authority  is responsible for ensuring that every individual and family admitted to the public housing program meets all program eligibility requirements.  The family must provide any information needed by the MHA to confirm eligibility and determine the level of the family’s assistance.

There are several factors that determine if someone is eligible for public housing or not. Your income, criminal history, immigration status, and past rental history are all considered.

The MHA’s Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP) details eligibility requirements and is based on state and federal regulations.

State-aided Public Housing

Low-income households are typically eligible for the state-aided public housing if they earn no more than 80 percent of the area median income.  Income Limits for State-Aided Public Housing (effective April 1, 2021)

If you or a family member are 60 years of age or over or, you are a non-elderly/handicapped you may qualify for the elderly/handicapped housing program.

Federal Public Housing
If you or a family member are 62 years of age or over or, you are a non-elderly/handicapped you may qualify for the elderly/handicapped housing program.

Does not exceed income limits:   FY 2021 Income Limits