Applicants
Section 8
The Massachusetts Section 8 Centralized Waiting List is a partnership of 103 Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This partnership streamlines the application process for a Section 8 Voucher. The centralized waiting list opened on January 6, 2003 and will remain open and accept applications indefinitely.
Applicants submit one application to the centralized waiting list system on Affordablehousing.com. Their application is then available to all 103 participating PHAs. Each participating PHA selects participants to their Section 8 Voucher program off of the centralized waiting list in accordance with their local policy.
Section 8 Application Link:
CHAMP
Using this site, you will be able to apply for state-aided public housing and the Alternative Housing Voucher Program (AHVP), and you will also be able to find any existing applications you may have. Moving forward, as your address changes or other information on your application changes, you will only need to update information at this site. All of your changes will be recorded at the housing authorities where you have applied. Please call our main office at 617-923-3950 for further information regarding State-Aided Public Housing Applications.
Champ Application Link:
mass.gov/applyforpublichousing
See also application sheets below:
State Primary Application (pdf)
Supplemental Application (pdf)
Watertown Housing Authority
55 Waverley Avenue
Watertown, MA 02472
Phone: 617-923-3950
Fax: 617-923-2466
Emergency Service Number:
617-923-3950 (24/7)
Office Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday:
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Monday and Friday: by appointment
Maintenance: 24/7
Summer Hours:
Summer hours begin in late May and end in early September.
Monday – Thursday 7:30 am – 4:30 pm. Friday 8:30 am - 12:00 pm.