Lowell –The City of Lowell Election and Census Office has mailed the 2026 Annual Street Listing (commonly referred to as the “Census”) and and is pleased to announce the launch of an online census response system.
Residents with no changes to their listing may now reply online at https://census.lowellma.gov/lowell-hoh/ using the “Household ID” found on the bottom right of their forms.
Changes to listings must still be submitted on a paper form. It is important to respond to the Annual Census so that the residents of each household are established. Registered voters who fail to respond to the Annual Census and confirm their residency will have their status switched to “inactive” which can cause delays when voting.
When is the Census due?
Please return the Census as soon as possible. State law dictates that the Census must be returned within ten days.
Do I have to mail the Census back?
If you have no changes to your listing, you are encouraged to reply online at https:// census.lowellma.gov/lowell-hoh. If you have changes, or prefer to respond on the paper form, the city enclosed a self-addressed envelope with your census for easy return. Alternatively, the Census may be hand-delivered to the Elections & Census Commission in Room 5 of Lowell City Hall or through City Hall’s mail slot, which is located on the JFK plaza door.
What else is the Census used for?
The annual census ensures that the City maintains an accurate listing of residents and voters. It is also used for calculating veterans’ benefits, housing for the elderly and provides projection data for future school enrollment which allows school administrators to better plan for the future.
Additionally, the street listing is the primary tool used by municipalities to comply with requests for information from the Jury Commissioner.
If you have question about the Annual Census or elections and voting in Lowell please visit online at www.lowellma.gov/elections
You may also call (978) 674-4046 or visit Lowell City Hall, 375 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA.
