Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In East Boston, MA

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Suffolk County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2024 in East Boston, MA.

Suffolk County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Suffolk County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Suffolk County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.

Public Housing Eligibility

To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.

Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.

Revere Housing Authority

70 Cooledge Street
Revere, MA - 02151
Suffolk County
Website: http://www.revereha.org/
Phone Number: (781) 284-4394

Chelsea Housing Authority

54 Locke Street
Chelsea, MA - 02150
Suffolk County
Website: http://www.chelseaha.org/
Phone Number: (617) 884-5617

Boston Housing Authority

52 Chauncy Street
Boston, MA - 02111
Suffolk County
Website: http://www.bostonhousing.org/index.html
Phone Number: (617) 988-4000

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In East Boston, MA

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in East Boston, MA. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for East Boston, MA Suffolk County

Apartment Size	HUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For Area	LIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments	$2212	Estimated $663.60 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments	$2377	Estimated $713.10 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments	$2827	Estimated $848.10 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments	$3418	Estimated $1,025.40 - utility allowance

Available LIHTC Properties In East Boston, MA

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Barnes School

127 Marion St
East Boston, MA - 02128
Total Apartment Units: 74
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 74
1 Bedroom apartments 60
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Maverick Landing I

31 Liverpool St
East Boston, MA - 02128
Total Apartment Units: 150
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 150
1 Bedroom apartments 66
2 Bedroom apartments 57
3 Bedroom apartments 20
4 Bedroom apartments 7

Maverick Landing Iv

31 Liverpool St
East Boston, MA - 02128
Total Apartment Units: 74
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 74
2 Bedroom apartments 25
3 Bedroom apartments 35
4 Bedroom apartments 14

Trinity Neighborhood House

406 Meridian St
East Boston, MA - 02128
Total Apartment Units: 16
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 16
Years In Service Since: 1993

Siochain Properties

100 Saratoga St
East Boston, MA - 02128
Total Apartment Units: 12
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 12
1 Bedroom apartments 3
2 Bedroom apartments 8
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2001

Maverick Landing Ii

31 Liverpool St
East Boston, MA - 02128
Total Apartment Units: 80
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 80
1 Bedroom apartments 38
2 Bedroom apartments 26
3 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES

Maverick Landing Iii

31 Liverpool St
East Boston, MA - 02128
Total Apartment Units: 92
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 92
2 Bedroom apartments 37
3 Bedroom apartments 47
4 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES

Bridgeview Center

330 Rutherford Avenue
Charlstown, MA - 02129
Total Apartment Units: 61
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 61
1 Bedroom apartments 17
2 Bedroom apartments 29
3 Bedroom apartments 15
Years In Service Since: 2016
Family Apartments: YES

Lyman School

30 Gove Street
East Boston, MA - 02128
Total Apartment Units: 45
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 45
1 Bedroom apartments 40
2 Bedroom apartments 5
Years In Service Since: 2017
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Landfall

72 Marginal Street
East Boston, MA - 02128
Total Apartment Units: 111
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 111
1 Bedroom apartments 6
2 Bedroom apartments 75
3 Bedroom apartments 12
4 Bedroom apartments 18
Years In Service Since: 2017
Family Apartments: YES

Greenway Apartments

127 Marion St
East Boston, MA - 02128
Total Apartment Units: 27

HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in East Boston, MA

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Suffolk County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Barnes School Elderly Housing

127 Marion Street
East Boston, MA - 2128
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 74
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Cheverus School Apts

10 Moore Street
East Boston, MA - 2128
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 47
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Woodbury/cunard Apartments

3 Lewis Mall
East Boston, MA - 2128
Total Apartment Units: 17
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Victory Gardens

54 Orleans St
East Boston, MA - 2128
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 87
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Shore Plaza East

408 Border St
East Boston, MA - 2128
Total Apartment Units: 380
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Noble House

321 Princeton St
East Boston, MA - 2128
Total Apartment Units: 19
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Lyman School Apartments

30 Gove St
East Boston, MA - 2128
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 45
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously 202/81

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.

Lewis Mall Apartments

2 Lewis Mall
East Boston, MA - 2128
Total Apartment Units: 47
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Landfall West Apartments

401 Border St
East Boston, MA - 2128
Total Apartment Units: 59
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Brandywyne Village

282 Brandywyne Drive
East Boston, MA - 2128
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 402
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

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