Apply for Housing

The Marlborough Community Development Authority (MCDA) administers four primary affordable housing programs:

  • Senior Public Housing: 227 units within 3 public housing communities, of which 31 units are reserved for non-elderly disabled per the regulations set forth by the Massachusetts Department of Housing & Urban Development (DHCD).
  • HUD Section 8 Portable Vouchers: The MCDA administers 128 U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Section 8 portable vouchers.
  • Massachusetts Vouchers: The MCDA administers AHVP and DMH vouchers as they are made available.
  • Special Needs Housing: The Housing Division owns a property for disabled individuals with 11 units that is managed by the Advocates. This is part of the MA Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) 689 special needs housing program.
  • Neighborhood Stabilization Program: The MCDA purchased and rehabbed two (2) properties on Mechanic Street in Marlborough.  They are both deed restricted affordable rental units.  Both units are currently occupied.
  • Local Initiative Program: Local Initiative Program (LIP) is a state program that encourages the creation of affordable housing by providing technical assistance to communities and developers who are working together to create affordable rental opportunities

Forms & Applications

The MCDA does not administer family public housing nor HUD public housing.