Programs
State Chapter 667 Housing – Elderly/Handicapped
The elderly/handicapped housing program (Chapter 667) provides housing for qualified low-income elderly and low-income non-elderly handicapped persons with one or more physical or mental impairments. The impairment must be of long and continued duration and the individual must benefit from living in subsidized housing. Elderly is defined as over the age of 60.
There are preferences for those that live or work in Wrentham, veterans and qualified emergency applicants.
State Chapter 705 Housing – Family
The family housing program (Chapter 705) provides housing for qualified low-income families.
There are preferences for those that live or work in Wrentham, veterans and qualified emergency applicants.
State AHVP Housing – Alternative Housing Vouchers
The Alternative Housing Voucher Program (AHVP) provides rental assistance vouchers to non-elderly persons with a disability and of low-income who have been determined eligible and qualified for chapter 667 (elderly/handicapped) housing.
Application Process
- Applicants can apply online through CHAMP. CHAMP is the easiest and fastest way to apply to both Public Housing and AHVP, and to make changes to an existing application.
- If you prefer, applicants can submit a paper application instead by directly contacting any of Housing Authority and requesting an application or downloading one.
- Applicants will be placed on the waiting lists that you choose. You may receive an electronic email or mailed letter confirmation.
- Applicants may be contacted to verify any priority and preference status you indicated. This will ensure that you are accurately placed on each waitlist.
- Once an applicant nears the top of a waiting list, you will be contacted to determine your eligibility. If determined eligible, you will be offered an appropriate unit.