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Dorchester, Massachusetts Affordable Housing

As of November 23, 2024, Dorchester, Massachusetts has 136 Affordable Housing complexes. There are 3892 section 8 apartments, 90 public housing buildings and 6885 approved low-income housing units. There are 4 Housing Authorities that serve the area and their contact information can be found below.

Annapolis Street?a=1732379865

Annapolis Street

Public Housing

The Project Has 6 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

$663 - $1129*/month View Detail
Ashmont Street?a=1732379865

Ashmont Street

Public Housing

The Project Has 4 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

$663 - $1129*/month View Detail
Bellflower Street?a=1732379865

Bellflower Street

Public Housing

The Project Has 2 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

$663 - $1129*/month View Detail
Codman Apartments?a=1732379865

Codman Apartments

Public Housing

The Project Has 2 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

$663 - $1129*/month View Detail
Franklin Field?a=1732379865

Franklin Field

Public Housing

The Project Has 38 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

$663 - $1129*/month View Detail
Franklin Hill Phase 1a?a=1732379865

Franklin Hill Phase 1a

Public Housing

The Project Has 4 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

$663 - $1129*/month View Detail
Franklin Hill Phase 1b?a=1732379865

Franklin Hill Phase 1b

Public Housing

The Project Has 4 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

$663 - $1129*/month View Detail
Franklin Hill Phase 2a?a=1732379865

Franklin Hill Phase 2a

Public Housing

The Project Has 9 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

$663 - $1129*/month View Detail
Franklin Hill Phase 2b?a=1732379865

Franklin Hill Phase 2b

Public Housing

The Project Has 8 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

$663 - $1129*/month View Detail
Holgate Apartments?a=1732379865

Holgate Apartments

Public Housing

The Project Has 4 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

$663 - $1129*/month View Detail

HOUSING AUTHORITIES SERVING SUFFOLK

Boston Housing Authority

Boston Housing Authority

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 24954 Units Available Under Management by the Boston Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Boston Housing Authority Serves the Boston, Metropolitan Area.

There Are Currently 24954 Units Available Under Management by the Boston Housing Authority...

Chelsea Housing Authority

Chelsea Housing Authority

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 921 Units Available Under Management by the Chelsea Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Chelsea Housing Authority Serves the Chelsea, Metropolitan Area.

There Are Currently 921 Units Available Under Management by the Chelsea Housing Authority....

Department of Housing & Community Development

Department of Housing & Community Development

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 22055 Units Available Under Management by the Department of Housing & Community Development. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Department of Housing & Community Development Serves the Boston, Metropolitan Area.

There Are Currently 22055 Units Available Under Management by the Department of Housing & ...

Revere Housing Authority

Revere Housing Authority

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 669 Units Available Under Management by the Revere Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Revere Housing Authority Serves the Revere, Metropolitan Area.

There Are Currently 669 Units Available Under Management by the Revere Housing Authority. ...

Fair Market Rent

The Revere Housing Authority will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.

Suffolk County, MA Fair Market Rent:
Studio
$2,212
1 Bedroom
$2,377
2 Bedrooms
$2,827
3 Bedrooms
$3,418
4 Bedrooms
$3,765

Income Limit

Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Suffolk County for 2024.

Suffolk County, MA Income Limit:
1 Person
$68,500
2 Persons
$78,250
3 Persons
$88,050
4 Persons
$97,800
5 Persons
$105,650

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best apartments in Dorchester, MA?

The best apartments in Dorchester, MA are Franklin Field , Ashmont Street , Codman Apartments , Franklin Hill Phase 2a and Franklin Hill Phase 1b

What is the average property rent in Dorchester, MA?

The average property rent in Dorchester, MA is $2,989.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in Dorchester, MA?

The price range for a studio apartment in Dorchester, MA is between $1,770 and $2,654. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.

What is the price range for a 1 bedroom apartment in Dorchester, MA?

The price range for 1 bedroom apartment in Dorchester, MA is between $1,902 and $2,852. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.

What is the price range for a 2 bedroom apartment in Dorchester, MA?

The price range for 2 bedroom apartment in Dorchester, MA is between $2,262 and $3,392. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.

What is the price range for a 3 bedroom apartment in Dorchester, MA?

The price range for 3 bedroom apartment in Dorchester, MA is between $2,734 and $4,102. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.

What is the price range for a 4 bedroom apartment in Dorchester, MA?

The price range for 4 bedroom apartment in Dorchester, MA is between $3,012 and $4,518. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.

When were the prices last updated for the properties in Dorchester, MA?

The prices were last updated on 22 November, 2024 for the properties in Dorchester, MA

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