Methuen Housing

The Newton Housing Authority provides affordable housing options to eligible families and individuals. It administers the Section 8 Rental Subsidy Program, which provides rental assistance in private market housing. The authority s YMCA Section 8 Project-Based Single Housing Program serves single homeless men. Its Section 8 Victims of Domestic Violence Program is designed for families who are in domestic violence situations. The Newton Housing Authority publishes a four-page calendar each month that informs its residents about programs and opportunities in their developments, as well as throughout Newton, Mass. In addition, it organizes citizenship, ceramic and English classes, blood pressure clinics, pizza parties, holiday dinners, and musical and entertainment programs. The Newton Housing Authority is located in Newton Highlands, Mass.

The Quincy Housing Authority works to promote, develop and maintain affordable rental and homeownership opportunities. The authority serves low- and moderate-income individuals and households. It administers the ROSS Homeownership program, which features counseling, budgeting and first-time homebuyer seminar solutions in Riverview in Massachusetts. The Quincy Housing Authority also offers computer, office and job readiness skills training opportunities. The authority manages a tenant services department that is responsible for ensuring accurate rent calculation and lease enforcement. In addition, it owns and manages more than 600 family public housing units. The Quincy Housing Authority administers the Family Self Sufficiency Program, which assists participants in identifying and achieving educational and career goals.

Established in 1937, Lowell Housing Authority, also known as LHA, offers a range of accommodation services for low-income, elderly, disabled and handicapped individuals. It conducts youth activities, family resource parenting, supportive living services, community policing, community service and self sufficiency, family self sufficiency and homeownership programs. The organization s administrative department is responsible for payroll processing and distribution, fund investment, account reconciliation and procurement. Its capital construction program includes the development and oversight of state and federal capital budgets and the selection and management of consultants and contractors. The organization s leased housing division subsidizes the families in privately owned apartments. Lowell Housing Authority also houses public housing and public safety divisions.