Frequently Asked Questions

Malden Housing is currently accepting applications for State and Federal Public Housing and for the Housing Choice Voucher Program. More information and applications are available on our Application page.

The Main Office is at 630 Salem Street. Before coming into the office we ask that you contact your caseworker/specialist to set up an appointment. Without an appointment, you may not be able to see your caseworker/specialist. You do not need an appointment to pay your rent.

MAIN OFFICE - 630 SALEM STREET

Monday and Wednesday - 8:30 A.M. until 4:00 P.M.
Tuesday - 1:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.
Thursday and Friday - 8:30 A.M. until 12:30 P.M.

HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER OFFICE - 89 PEARL STREET

Monday and Wednesday - 8:30 A.M. until 4:00 P.M.
Tuesday - 1:00 P.M. until 7:00 P
Thursday - 8:30 A.M. until 1:00 P.M.
Friday- 8:30 A.M. until 12:30 P.M.

If you have any questions, please contact your caseworker/specialist. Most departments can be emailed from our Contact page.

The Malden Housing Authority does not keep units open for viewing. Our maintenance staff works hard to renovate units as quickly as possible so the next person on our list can be offered. Once you apply and your name comes to the top of the list, you will be made a written offer for a specific unit. Once you are offered a specific unit, call our office to schedule an appointment to view it.

The wait on each list varies, and it is impossible to give anything but an estimated amount of time. It is best that you ask this question, at the time you return your application so we can try to give you an estimated answer based on the current waiting list.

We are pleased you asked! Our elderly and handicapped/disabled buildings each have a tenant implemented organization, that runs many holiday parties, day trips, bingos, fairs, exercise classes and coffee hours. Most of are elderly/disabled buildings also offer internet access for tenant use and computer classes free of charge. Some of our family developments offer educational and recreational activities. This includes karate classes, computer education classes, adult diploma classes for residents eighteen and some recreational activities sponsored by the Malden YMCA.