Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Suffolk County has a HUD fair market rent of $3,008 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $2,129 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $57.85 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $3,008
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 17% more than in Massachusetts
- Typical rent
- $2,129
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 21% more than in Massachusetts
- Wage needed
- $57.85
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $120,320 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 52%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- About the same as in Massachusetts
Only here
Renting in Suffolk County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Suffolk County has the lowest homeownership rate of the 14 counties in Massachusetts: 36%.
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Nearby, in Bristol County, the typical rent is $1,245: 42% less than in Suffolk County ($2,129).
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Suffolk County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Suffolk County was $3,190 a month in September 2026: 2% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,440 | $46.92 | $97,600 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,518 | $48.42 | $100,720 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,008 | $57.85 | $120,320 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,584 | $68.92 | $143,360 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,953 | $76.02 | $158,120 |
HUD area: Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 35 ZIP codes in Suffolk County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $2,650 in 02119 to $4,510 in 02199. 21 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($3,008).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 02108 | $2,980 | $3,070 | $3,670 | $4,370 | $4,820 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02109 | $3,270 | $3,370 | $4,030 | $4,800 | $5,290 |
| 02110 | $3,660 | $3,770 | $4,510 | $5,370 | $5,930 |
| 02111 | $2,940 | $3,030 | $3,620 | $4,310 | $4,760 |
| 02113 | $3,100 | $3,200 | $3,820 | $4,550 | $5,020 |
| 02114 | $3,550 | $3,670 | $4,380 | $5,220 | $5,760 |
| 02115 | $2,920 | $3,010 | $3,600 | $4,290 | $4,730 |
| 02116 | $3,350 | $3,460 | $4,130 | $4,920 | $5,430 |
| 02118 | $2,470 | $2,540 | $3,040 | $3,620 | $4,000 |
| 02119 | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02120 | $2,330 | $2,400 | $2,870 | $3,420 | $3,770 |
| 02121 | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02122 | $2,380 | $2,460 | $2,940 | $3,500 | $3,860 |
| 02124 | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02125 | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02126 | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02127 | $3,370 | $3,480 | $4,160 | $4,960 | $5,470 |
| 02128 | $2,350 | $2,430 | $2,900 | $3,460 | $3,810 |
| 02129 | $2,900 | $3,050 | $3,620 | $4,340 | $4,790 |
| 02130 | $2,900 | $2,990 | $3,570 | $4,250 | $4,690 |
| 02131 | $2,400 | $2,480 | $2,960 | $3,530 | $3,890 |
| 02132 | $2,380 | $2,460 | $2,940 | $3,500 | $3,860 |
| 02133 | $3,150 | $3,240 | $3,880 | $4,620 | $5,090 |
| 02134 | $2,760 | $2,850 | $3,400 | $4,050 | $4,470 |
| 02135 | $2,680 | $2,770 | $3,310 | $3,940 | $4,350 |
| 02136 | $2,160 | $2,230 | $2,660 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02150 | $2,270 | $2,340 | $2,800 | $3,340 | $3,680 |
| 02151 | $2,210 | $2,280 | $2,720 | $3,240 | $3,570 |
| 02152 | $2,230 | $2,300 | $2,750 | $3,280 | $3,610 |
| 02163 | $3,100 | $3,250 | $3,870 | $4,630 | $5,120 |
| 02199 | $3,660 | $3,770 | $4,510 | $5,370 | $5,930 |
| 02203 | $2,520 | $2,600 | $3,110 | $3,710 | $4,090 |
| 02205 | $2,520 | $2,600 | $3,110 | $3,710 | $4,090 |
| 02210 | $3,420 | $3,530 | $4,220 | $5,030 | $5,550 |
| 02215 | $3,280 | $3,390 | $4,050 | $4,830 | $5,320 |
- 02108 $3,670$4,370
- 02109 $4,030$4,800
- 02110 $4,510$5,370
- 02111 $3,620$4,310
- 02113 $3,820$4,550
- 02114 $4,380$5,220
- 02115 $3,600$4,290
- 02116 $4,130$4,920
- 02118 $3,040$3,620
- 02119 $2,650$3,180
- 02120 $2,870$3,420
- 02121 $2,650$3,180
- 02122 $2,940$3,500
- 02124 $2,650$3,180
- 02125 $2,650$3,180
- 02126 $2,650$3,180
- 02127 $4,160$4,960
- 02128 $2,900$3,460
- 02129 $3,620$4,340
- 02130 $3,570$4,250
- 02131 $2,960$3,530
- 02132 $2,940$3,500
- 02133 $3,880$4,620
- 02134 $3,400$4,050
- 02135 $3,310$3,940
- 02136 $2,660$3,180
- 02150 $2,800$3,340
- 02151 $2,720$3,240
- 02152 $2,750$3,280
- 02163 $3,870$4,630
- 02199 $4,510$5,370
- 02203 $3,110$3,710
- 02205 $3,110$3,710
- 02210 $4,220$5,030
- 02215 $4,050$4,830
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Suffolk County, 52% of renter households are in that position; in Massachusetts, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
52%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
207,832 households rent in Suffolk County
- Spend half or more of their income 26%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 26%
- Spend less than 30% 48%
Compared with the state and the country
- Suffolk 52%
- Massachusetts 52%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Suffolk County
HUD lists 632 properties with homes for low-income households in Suffolk County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 313
- HUD-assisted
- 262
- public housing
- 57
63,368 homes in all; 52,398 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Mary Ellen Mccormack Public housing 429 Old Colony Ave, South Boston 02127 994 low-income homes · Run by Boston Housing Authority · Average payment: $545 a month · (617) 988-4000
- Charlestown Public housing 82 Walford Way, Charlestown 02129 1,011 homes, 970 low-income · Run by Boston Housing Authority · Average payment: $660 a month · Average wait: 77 months · (617) 988-4000
- Mission Park HUD-assisted 835 Huntington Ave, Boston 02115 775 low-income homes · For older adults
- Mildred C. Hailey Apartments Public housing 279 Centre St, Jamaica Plain 02130 1,002 homes, 745 low-income · Run by Boston Housing Authority · Average payment: $645 a month · (617) 988-4000
- Mission Park LP Tax credit (LIHTC) 835 Huntington Ave, Boston 775 homes, 620 low-income · 1 bd: 391 · 2 bd: 228 · 3 bd: 128 · 4 bd: 28 · In service since 2000
- Castle Square II Tax credit (LIHTC) 494 Tremont St, Boston 500 low-income homes · 1 bd: 144 · 2 bd: 159 · 3 bd: 132 · 4 bd: 65 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Castle Square I Tax credit (LIHTC) 1 Village Ct, Boston 500 homes, 483 low-income · In service since 1994
- Castle Square Apartments HUD-assisted 484 Tremont St, Boston 02116 500 homes, 450 low-income · For families
- Georgetowne Homes One HUD-assisted 400A Georgetowne Dr, Hyde Park 02136 601 homes, 435 low-income · For families · (617) 364-3020
- Ruth Lillian Barkley Apartments Public housing 42 Harrison Archway, Boston 02118 422 homes, 414 low-income · Run by Boston Housing Authority · Average payment: $595 a month · Average wait: 52 months · (617) 988-4000
- Symphony Plaza Apartments HUD-assisted 333 Massachusetts Ave, Boston 02115 404 low-income homes · For older adults
- Shore Plaza East HUD-assisted 408 Border St, East Boston 02128 380 homes, 378 low-income · For families
- Alice Heywood Taylor Public housing 54 Annunciation Rd, Roxbury 02120 372 homes, 361 low-income · Run by Boston Housing Authority · Average payment: $629 a month · Average wait: 11 months · (617) 988-4000
- Margolis-Scrivano-Mace Apartments Public housing 260 Clark Ave, Chelsea 02150 354 homes, 352 low-income · Run by Chelsea Housing Authority · Average payment: $586 a month · Average wait: 34 months · (617) 409-5321
- Harbor Point HUD-assisted 320 Mount Vernon St, Dorchester 02125 1,283 homes, 350 low-income · For older adults
- Harbor Point Tax credit (LIHTC) 40 Westwind Rd, Dorchester 350 low-income homes · 1 bd: 53 · 2 bd: 113 · 3 bd: 130 · 4 bd: 54 · In service since 1989
- Roxse Residences HUD-assisted 5 Hammond St, Roxbury 02120 346 low-income homes · For families
- Franklin Field Public housing 21A Ames St, Dorchester 02124 346 homes, 345 low-income · Run by Boston Housing Authority · Average payment: $676 a month · Average wait: 11 months · (617) 988-4000
- Georgetowne Homes 1b Tax credit (LIHTC) 400A Georgetowne Dr, Boston 382 homes, 344 low-income · 1 bd: 54 · 2 bd: 317 · 3 bd: 11 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Blue Elm United Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 168 Seaver St, Dorchester 285 low-income homes · Studio: 6 · 1 bd: 90 · 2 bd: 115 · 3 bd: 31 · 4 bd: 43 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Blue/Elm Hill (granite #3) HUD-assisted 168 Seaver St, Boston 02121 285 low-income homes · For families
- Commonwealth Public housing 31 Jette Ct, Brighton 02135 278 low-income homes · Run by Boston Housing Authority · Average payment: $658 a month · Average wait: 93 months · (617) 988-4000
- Mandela Homes HUD-assisted 150 Northampton St, Roxbury 02118 276 low-income homes · For families
- Franklin Highlands HUD-assisted 157 Homestead St, Dorchester 02121 270 low-income homes · For families
- Brandywyne Village HUD-assisted 290 Brandywyne Dr, East Boston 02128 402 homes, 266 low-income · For families
- Jack Satter House HUD-assisted 420 Revere Beach Blvd, Revere 02151 266 low-income homes · For older adults · (781) 289-4505
- Franklin Highlands Tax credit (LIHTC) 278 Humboldt Ave, Dorchester 270 homes, 265 low-income · 1 bd: 96 · 2 bd: 109 · 3 bd: 53 · 4 bd: 12
- Charles Newtown Coop HUD-assisted 32 Old Landing Way, Charlestown 02129 262 low-income homes · For families
- Mission Main I Tax credit (LIHTC) 176 Ward St, Roxbury Crossing 310 homes, 259 low-income · 1 bd: 120 · 2 bd: 117 · 3 bd: 48 · 4 bd: 25 · In service since 1999
- Georgetowne Homes Two HUD-assisted 400A Georgetowne Dr, Hyde Park 02136 366 homes, 255 low-income · For families · (617) 364-3020
- Leventhal House Tax credit (LIHTC) 40 Wallingford Rd, Boston 255 low-income homes · Studio: 58 · 1 bd: 197 · In service since 2007 · For older adults
- Leventhal House HUD-assisted 40 Wallingford Rd, Brighton 02135 254 homes, 253 low-income · For older adults
- Ulin House HUD-assisted 30 Wallingford Rd, Brighton 02135 239 homes, 238 low-income · For older adults
- Academy Homes II/New Academy Estates HUD-assisted 2918 Washington St, Roxbury 02119 236 low-income homes · For families · (617) 445-0731
- South Cove Apartments HUD-assisted 230 Stuart St, Boston 02116 231 homes, 229 low-income · For older adults
- South Cove Plaza Tax credit (LIHTC) 230 Stuart St, Boston 231 homes, 229 low-income · 1 bd: 193 · 2 bd: 38 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- Warren Gardens Coop HUD-assisted 1 Rockland St, Roxbury 02119 228 homes, 227 low-income · For families · (617) 427-1919
- New Port Antonio Tax credit (LIHTC) 20 Deckard St, Dorchester 227 low-income homes · 1 bd: 91 · 2 bd: 88 · 3 bd: 32 · 4 bd: 16 · In service since 1996
- New Port Antonio Apts HUD-assisted 8 Irwin Ave, Roxbury 02119 227 low-income homes · For families
- Keystone Apartments HUD-assisted 151 Hallet St, Dorchester 02124 223 homes, 222 low-income · For older adults
- Peterborough Housing HUD-assisted 40 Peterborough St, Boston 02215 220 low-income homes · For families
- Blue Mountain Apartments HUD-assisted 59 Elm Hill Ave, Dorchester 02121 217 low-income homes · For families
- Blue Mountain Assoc Tax credit (LIHTC) 80 Washington St, Dorchester 217 low-income homes · 1 bd: 105 · 2 bd: 72 · 3 bd: 19 · 4 bd: 20
- Granite V/ Blue Mountain Tax credit (LIHTC) 36 Maple St, Dorchester 217 low-income homes · In service since 1988
- Symphony Plaza West Tax credit (LIHTC) 333 Massachusetts Ave, Boston 216 low-income homes · Studio: 62 · 1 bd: 139 · 2 bd: 15 · In service since 2001
- Tai Tung Village HUD-assisted 230 Harrison Ave, Boston 02111 214 homes, 209 low-income · For families
- Kurlat House HUD-assisted 28 Wallingford Rd, Brighton 02135 211 homes, 208 low-income · For older adults
- Charlesview Redevelopment HUD-assisted 4 Justinian Way, Boston 02135 240 homes, 200 low-income · For families · (617) 695-9595
- New Mass Pike Towers Tax credit (LIHTC) 336B Tremont St, Boston 200 low-income homes · 1 bd: 42 · 2 bd: 142 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2000
- Covenant House I & II HUD-assisted 30 Washington St, Brighton 02135 200 homes, 199 low-income · For older adults · (617) 277-8932
- Kenmore Abbey HUD-assisted 490 Commonwealth Ave, Boston 02215 199 homes, 198 low-income · For older adults · (617) 437-1531
- Torre Unidad Public housing 80 W Dedham St, Boston 02118 204 homes, 195 low-income · Run by Boston Housing Authority · Average payment: $391 a month · Average wait: 34 months · (617) 988-4000
- Rose Street & Pamona Street Public housing 2 Harris St, Revere 02151 194 low-income homes · Run by Revere Housing Authority · Average payment: $650 a month · Average wait: 57 months · (781) 284-4394
- Franklin Square House HUD-assisted 11 E Newton St, Boston 02118 193 low-income homes · For older adults
- Theroch HUD-assisted 129 Columbia Rd, Dorchester 02121 191 low-income homes · For families
- Mandela Homes LP Tax credit (LIHTC) 1855 Washington St, Boston 202 homes, 190 low-income · Studio: 7 · 1 bd: 77 · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 48 · 4 bd: 42 · In service since 1999
- Kenmore Abbey Tax credit (LIHTC) 490 Commonwealth Ave, Boston 199 homes, 190 low-income · 1 bd: 170 · 2 bd: 29 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Victoria Apartments HUD-assisted 393 Shawmut Ave, Boston 02118 190 low-income homes · For families
- Symphony Plaza East Tax credit (LIHTC) 334 Massachusetts Ave, Boston 188 low-income homes · Studio: 54 · 1 bd: 121 · 2 bd: 13 · In service since 2001
- Orchard Park Phase II -Hope VI. Public housing 124 Eustis St, Roxbury 02119 216 homes, 184 low-income · Run by Boston Housing Authority · Average payment: $717 a month · Average wait: 27 months · (617) 988-4000
- YWCA Boston Tax credit (LIHTC) 140 Clarendon St, Boston 184 low-income homes · Studio: 140 · 1 bd: 44 · In service since 2005 · For people experiencing homelessness
- Franklin Square Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 11 E Newton St, Boston 193 homes, 183 low-income · Studio: 51 · 1 bd: 121 · 2 bd: 21 · In service since 2012
- Hemenway Apartments HUD-assisted 97 Hemenway St, Boston 02115 187 homes, 183 low-income · For older adults
- Mattapan Apts HUD-assisted 430 Adams St, Dorchester 02122 183 low-income homes · For families
- Viviendas Associates HUD-assisted 4A W Dedham St, Boston 02118 185 homes, 181 low-income · For families
- Viviendas Apts LP Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 E Dedham St, Boston 181 low-income homes · Studio: 11 · 1 bd: 52 · 2 bd: 64 · 3 bd: 24 · 4 bd: 30 · In service since 2001
- Cummins Towers HUD-assisted 855 American Legion Hwy, Roslindale 02131 239 homes, 180 low-income · For families
- Marksdale Gardens Coop. HUD-assisted 2 Crestwood Park, Dorchester 02121 178 low-income homes · For families
- Washington Columbia Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 95B Washington St, Dorchester 176 low-income homes · 1 bd: 57 · 2 bd: 109 · 3 bd: 10
- Grant Manor HUD-assisted 1812 Washington St, Roxbury 02118 179 homes, 175 low-income · For families
- Blake Estates I HUD-assisted 1344 Hyde Park Ave, Hyde Park 02136 175 low-income homes · For older adults
- Morville House Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Norway St, Boston 175 low-income homes · Studio: 98 · 1 bd: 77
- Washington Columbia II HUD-assisted 90 Columbia Rd, Boston 02121 175 low-income homes · For families
- Washington Heights HUD-assisted 86 Crawford St, Dorchester 02121 175 low-income homes · For families · (617) 445-7889
- Victoria Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 65 W Dedham St, Boston 190 homes, 174 low-income · 1 bd: 11 · 2 bd: 120 · 3 bd: 33 · 4 bd: 26 · In service since 2002 · For families
- South End Tenants Houses II HUD-assisted 139 Pembroke St, Boston 02118 185 homes, 172 low-income · For families
- Concord House HUD-assisted 715 Tremont St, Boston 02118 181 homes, 171 low-income · For families · (617) 267-3131
- South End Tenants Housing II Tax credit (LIHTC) 401 Massachusetts Ave, Boston 185 homes, 170 low-income · Studio: 20 · 1 bd: 68 · 2 bd: 73 · 3 bd: 8 · 4 bd: 16 · In service since 2004
- Tenant's Development II Tax credit (LIHTC) 566 Columbus Ave, Boston 185 homes, 166 low-income · Studio: 19 · 1 bd: 71 · 2 bd: 69 · 3 bd: 10 · 4 bd: 16
- Doris Bunte Apartments Public housing 1990 Columbus Ave, Roxbury 02119 168 homes, 163 low-income · Run by Boston Housing Authority · Average payment: $387 a month · (617) 988-4000
- Georgetowne Homes 1a Tax credit (LIHTC) 400A Georgetowne Dr, Boston 219 homes, 162 low-income · 1 bd: 5 · 3 bd: 14 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Marcus Garvey Gardens HUD-assisted 44 John Eliot Sq, Roxbury 02119 162 homes, 161 low-income · For older adults
- Chelsea Village HUD-assisted 5 Admirals Way, Chelsea 02150 160 low-income homes · For older adults
- New Franklin Park HUD-assisted 20 Mount Bowdoin Ter, Boston 02121 219 homes, 156 low-income · For families
- Grant Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 1812 Washington St, Boston 181 homes, 151 low-income · 1 bd: 62 · 2 bd: 73 · 3 bd: 32 · 4 bd: 12 · In service since 1999
- Nazing Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 224 Seaver St, Dorchester 151 low-income homes · Studio: 7 · 1 bd: 47 · 2 bd: 91 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2003
- Washington Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 144 Geneva Ave, Dorchester 151 low-income homes · In service since 1990
- Washington Columbia Apts HUD-assisted 173 Columbia Rd, Boston 02121 151 low-income homes · For families
- Academy Homes I Tax credit (LIHTC) 1584 Columbus Ave, Roxbury 202 homes, 150 low-income · 1 bd: 23 · 2 bd: 42 · 3 bd: 80 · 4 bd: 57 · In service since 1999
- Methunion Manor HUD-assisted 405 Columbus Ave, Boston 02116 149 low-income homes · For families
- Cottage Brook Tax credit (LIHTC) 88 Brook Ave, Dorchester 147 low-income homes · In service since 1993
- Cottage Brook HUD-assisted 11 W Cottage St, Dorchester 02125 147 low-income homes · For families
- Cottage Brook Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 93 Brook Ave, Boston 147 low-income homes · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 29 · 2 bd: 35 · 3 bd: 55 · 4 bd: 27 · In service since 2017 · For families
- Historic South End Apts HUD-assisted 792 Tremont St, Boston 02118 146 low-income homes · For families
- Reservoir Towers HUD-assisted 1925 Commonwealth Ave, Brighton 02135 242 homes, 145 low-income · For older adults
- Morville House HUD-assisted 100 Norway St, Boston 02115 147 homes, 145 low-income · For older adults
- Blackstone Apartments HUD-assisted 33 Blossom St, Boston 02114 145 low-income homes · For older adults
- Nazing Tax credit (LIHTC) 1 Nazing Ct, Dorchester 151 homes, 144 low-income · Studio: 6 · 1 bd: 47 · 2 bd: 91 · 3 bd: 7 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Council Tower HUD-assisted 2875 Washington St, Roxbury 02119 145 homes, 144 low-income · For older adults
- Boston Rehab HUD-assisted 15 Royce Rd, Boston 02134 144 low-income homes · For older adults
- Granite III Tax credit (LIHTC) 504 Blue Hill Ave, Dorchester 144 low-income homes · In service since 1989
- Granite Lena Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 31 Wales St, Dorchester 143 low-income homes · In service since 1990
- Granite Lena Park Apartments HUD-assisted 4 Esmond St, Dorchester 02121 143 low-income homes · For families · (617) 288-8330
- Madison Park Apts IV Tax credit (LIHTC) 122 Dewitt Dr, Roxbury 143 low-income homes · 2 bd: 126 · 3 bd: 17 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Madison Park IV HUD-assisted 1 Brook Marshall Rd, Roxbury 02120 143 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Granite Iva Tax credit (LIHTC) 164 Seaver St, Dorchester 140 low-income homes · In service since 1989
- Stearns Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 10 Temple Pl, Boston 140 low-income homes · Studio: 4 · 1 bd: 136 · In service since 2001
- Blackstone Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 33 Blossom St, Boston 144 homes, 139 low-income · 1 bd: 124 · 2 bd: 20 · In service since 2012 · For families
- The Stearns HUD-assisted 10 Temple Pl, Boston 02111 140 homes, 139 low-income · For older adults
- Mission Main II Tax credit (LIHTC) 5 Horadan Way, Roxbury Crossing 139 low-income homes · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 76 · 4 bd: 15 · In service since 2001
- LPI Portfolio HUD-assisted 22 Greenville St, Boston 02119 138 low-income homes · For families
- Dorchester Bay/Granite #9 HUD-assisted 414 Columbia Rd, Dorchester 02125 134 low-income homes · For families
- Smith House Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 757 Shawmut Ave, Roxbury 132 low-income homes · 1 bd: 132 · In service since 1996
- Savin Hill Apartments HUD-assisted 130 Auckland St, Dorchester 02125 132 homes, 131 low-income · For older adults
- Woodledge Tax credit (LIHTC) 34 Cunningham St, Dorchester 130 low-income homes · In service since 1993
- Quincy Heights Tax credit (LIHTC) 99 Woodledge St, Dorchester 129 low-income homes · 1 bd: 11 · 2 bd: 62 · 3 bd: 49 · 4 bd: 7
- Quincy Heights HUD-assisted 4 Dunkeld St, Boston 02121 129 low-income homes · For families
- Mason Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 80 Mason St, Boston 127 low-income homes · Studio: 9 · 1 bd: 110 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 2004 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Florence Apartments HUD-assisted 167 Fawndale Rd, Roslindale 02131 138 homes, 126 low-income · For families
- Mason Place HUD-assisted 80 Mason St, Boston 02111 129 homes, 126 low-income · For older adults · (617) 426-6198
- Back of the Hill HUD-assisted 100 S Huntington Ave, Jamaica Plain 02130 125 homes, 124 low-income · For older adults
- Back of the Hill Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 S Huntington Ave, Jamaica Plain 124 low-income homes · 1 bd: 99 · 2 bd: 19 · 3 bd: 6
- ST Cecilias House HUD-assisted 108 Kilmarnock St, Boston 02215 123 low-income homes · For older adults
- Amy Lowell House Tax credit (LIHTC) 65 Martha Rd, Boston 151 homes, 121 low-income · 1 bd: 151 · In service since 2000
- Norway Apartments HUD-assisted 87 Saint Stephen St, Boston 02115 136 homes, 120 low-income · For older adults · (617) 236-1978
- Mechanic Mill Tax credit (LIHTC) 67 Mechanic St, Boston 130 homes, 120 low-income · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 54 · 3 bd: 30 · 4 bd: 6 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Broadway Glen HUD-assisted 855 Broadway, Chelsea 02150 120 homes, 119 low-income · For families
- City Square Elderly HSG HUD-assisted 42 Park St, Charlestown 02129 120 homes, 119 low-income · For older adults
- Roslyn Apartments Public housing 1 Cliffmont St, Roslindale 02131 119 low-income homes · Run by Boston Housing Authority · Average payment: $413 a month · Average wait: 42 months · (617) 988-4000
- Maverick Gardens I Tax credit (LIHTC) 1 Maverick St, Boston 150 homes, 116 low-income · 1 bd: 65 · 2 bd: 58 · 3 bd: 21 · 4 bd: 6 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Maverick Landing I Tax credit (LIHTC) 31 Liverpool St, East Boston 150 homes, 116 low-income · 1 bd: 66 · 2 bd: 57 · 3 bd: 20 · 4 bd: 7
- Maverick Landing Phase I Public housing 44 Border St, East Boston 02128 150 homes, 116 low-income · Run by Boston Housing Authority · Average payment: $707 a month · (617) 988-4000
- Commonwealth Elderly-Fidelis Way Public housing 4 Fidelis Way, Brighton 02135 116 low-income homes · Run by Boston Housing Authority · Average payment: $414 a month · Average wait: 9 months · (617) 988-4000
- Broadway Glen Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 855 Broadway, Chelsea 120 homes, 115 low-income · 1 bd: 21 · 2 bd: 99 · In service since 2001
- West Broadway Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 73 Crowley Rogers Way, South Boston 133 homes, 113 low-income · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 45 · 3 bd: 56 · 4 bd: 8
- Bellflower Street Public housing 24 Bellflower St, Dorchester 02125 114 homes, 113 low-income · Run by Boston Housing Authority · Average payment: $457 a month · Average wait: 51 months · (617) 988-4000
- Franklin Hill Revitalization Iia Tax credit (LIHTC) 1 Shandon Rd, Boston 114 homes, 110 low-income · 1 bd: 19 · 2 bd: 57 · 3 bd: 33 · 4 bd: 5 · In service since 2009 · For families, people experiencing homelessness
- New Franklin Park Apts Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 128 Adams St, Dorchester 109 low-income homes · 1 bd: 42 · 2 bd: 50 · 3 bd: 8 · 4 bd: 9 · In service since 2010 · For people experiencing homelessness
- Landfall Tax credit (LIHTC) 72 Marginal St, East Boston 111 homes, 106 low-income · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 75 · 3 bd: 12 · 4 bd: 18 · In service since 2017 · For families
- Landfall Tax credit (LIHTC) 72 Marginal St, East Boston 111 homes, 106 low-income · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 75 · 3 bd: 12 · 4 bd: 18 · In service since 2020 · For families
- Friendly Garden Coop Apts HUD-assisted 235 Revere St, Revere 02151 107 homes, 106 low-income · For older adults
- REVERE PHA/Hyman Towers HUD-assisted 50 Walnut Ave, Revere 02151 106 low-income homes · For older adults
- Grove Hall HUD-assisted 12 Castlegate Rd, Dorchester 02121 104 low-income homes · For families · (617) 427-5113
- Spring Street Public housing 31 Spring St, West Roxbury 02132 104 low-income homes · Run by Boston Housing Authority · Average payment: $466 a month · Average wait: 9 months · (617) 988-4000
- MLK Towers Public housing 280 Mlk Blvd, Boston 02119 104 homes, 103 low-income · Run by Boston Housing Authority · Average payment: $402 a month · Average wait: 5 months · (617) 988-4000
- Jamaica Plain Apartments HUD-assisted 3294 Washington St, Jamaica Plain 02130 103 low-income homes · For families
- Jamaica Plain Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 48 School St, Boston 103 low-income homes · 1 bd: 9 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 53 · 4 bd: 21 · In service since 2011 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Peabody Square Public housing 1875 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester 02124 103 homes, 102 low-income · Run by Boston Housing Authority · Average payment: $390 a month · Average wait: 24 months · Homes at several sites · (617) 988-4000
- Malone Apartments Public housing 15 Gordon Ave, Hyde Park 02136 105 homes, 101 low-income · Run by Boston Housing Authority · Average payment: $382 a month · Average wait: 3 months · (617) 988-4000
- Codman Apartments Public housing 784 Washington St, Dorchester 02124 108 homes, 100 low-income · Run by Boston Housing Authority · Average payment: $410 a month · Average wait: 24 months · (617) 988-4000
- Ausonia Homes Public housing 185 Fulton St, Boston 02109 100 low-income homes · Run by Boston Housing Authority · Average payment: $475 a month · Average wait: 4 months · (617) 988-4000
- Hassan Apartments Public housing Mattapan 02126 100 low-income homes · Run by Boston Housing Authority · Average payment: $387 a month · Average wait: 37 months · (617) 988-4000
- Seth Apts I Tax credit (LIHTC) 566 Columbus Ave, Boston 100 low-income homes · Studio: 20 · 1 bd: 35 · 2 bd: 26 · 3 bd: 15 · 4 bd: 4
- Sonoma Maple Schuyler HUD-assisted 25 Schuyler St, Dorchester 02121 100 low-income homes · For families · (617) 442-7004
- South End Tenants Houses I HUD-assisted 106 W Concord St, Boston 02118 100 low-income homes · For families
- Wait Street HUD-assisted 768 Huntington Ave, Boston 02115 100 low-income homes · For older adults
- Collins Non-Profit Apts HUD-assisted 150 Captains Row, Chelsea 02150 100 homes, 99 low-income · For older adults
- Orchard Gardens Phase III -Hope Vi Public housing 25 Ambrose St, Roxbury 02119 115 homes, 98 low-income · Run by Boston Housing Authority · Average payment: $668 a month · Average wait: 61 months · (617) 988-4000
- Mount Pleasant Apartments HUD-assisted 2 Waverly St, Roxbury 02119 98 low-income homes · For families
- MT Pleasant Tax credit (LIHTC) 2 Waverly St, Roxbury 98 low-income homes · Studio: 3 · 1 bd: 51 · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2002 · For families
- Stony Brook Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 150 Clare Ave, Hyde Park 98 low-income homes · 1 bd: 68 · 2 bd: 30 · In service since 1998
- Nuestra Comunidad HUD-assisted 1 Forest Pl, Roxbury 02119 97 low-income homes · For families
- LBB Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 756 Blue Hill Ave, Boston 103 homes, 96 low-income · Studio: 16 · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 33 · 4 bd: 6 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Amiff Housing HUD-assisted 64 American Legion Hwy, Dorchester 02124 96 low-income homes · For families · (617) 825-7411
- Fitchburg Yarn Tax credit (LIHTC) 6 Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston 96 low-income homes · 1 bd: 17 · 2 bd: 35 · 3 bd: 5 · In service since 2017 · For families
- Foley Apartments Public housing 199 H St, South Boston 02127 96 low-income homes · Run by Boston Housing Authority · Average payment: $425 a month · Average wait: 14 months · (617) 988-4000
- Haynes House Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 735 Shawmut Ave, Roxbury 131 homes, 95 low-income · 1 bd: 26 · 2 bd: 105 · In service since 1995
- Orchard Park II Tax credit (LIHTC) 120 Eustis St, Roxbury 126 homes, 95 low-income · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 41 · 3 bd: 53 · 4 bd: 20 · In service since 1998
- General Warren Public housing 54 Washington St, Charlestown 02129 96 homes, 95 low-income · Run by Boston Housing Authority · Average payment: $443 a month · Average wait: 13 months · (617) 988-4000
- One Greenway Fka Parcel 24 Aff Rental(fka Phi+ II) Tax credit (LIHTC) Kneeland and Hudson Streets, Boston 95 low-income homes · 1 bd: 30 · 2 bd: 50 · 3 bd: 15 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Carter Heights Tax credit (LIHTC) 10 Forsyth St, Chelsea 108 homes, 94 low-income · 1 bd: 56 · 2 bd: 43 · 3 bd: 7 · 4 bd: 2
- Edison Green Apartments HUD-assisted 915 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester 02125 95 homes, 94 low-income · For older adults
- Quincy Geneva, Granite #11b HUD-assisted 9 Creston St, Boston 02121 94 low-income homes · For families
- Quincy-Geneva Granite Tax credit (LIHTC) 9 Creston St, Dorchester 94 low-income homes · In service since 1989
- Foley Senior Residences & E Building Tax credit (LIHTC) 209 River St, Mattapan 116 homes, 93 low-income · Studio: 65 · 1 bd: 51 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- ST Botolph Street Apts HUD-assisted 11 Saint Botolph St, Boston 02116 135 homes, 92 low-income · For families · (617) 267-8433
- Camfield Estates HUD-assisted 85 Lenox St, Boston 02118 102 homes, 92 low-income · For families · (617) 445-8183
- Charlame Park I HUD-assisted 28 N Charlame Ct, Roxbury 02119 92 low-income homes · For families · (617) 427-2417
- Pasciucco Apartments Public housing Dorchester 02122 95 homes, 91 low-income · Run by Boston Housing Authority · Average payment: $411 a month · Average wait: 11 months · (617) 988-4000
- ST Josephs Housing HUD-assisted 55 Rockland St, Roxbury 02119 137 homes, 90 low-income · For families · (617) 427-3326
- Forestvale HUD-assisted 14 Rockvale Cir, Jamaica Plain 02130 108 homes, 90 low-income · For families · (646) 502-7192
- Dorchester House HUD-assisted 10 Ellet St, Dorchester 02122 91 homes, 90 low-income · For older adults
- Franklin Hill Revitalization Ia Tax credit (LIHTC) 101 Shandon Rd, Boston 90 low-income homes · 1 bd: 35 · 2 bd: 50 · 3 bd: 5 · In service since 2008 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- School House Brookledge & Cummins Tax credit (LIHTC) 60 Brookledge St, Boston 90 low-income homes · 1 bd: 57 · 2 bd: 33 · In service since 2008 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- School House Brookledge Cummins HUD-assisted 60 Brookledge St, Dorchester 02121 90 low-income homes · For older adults
- COMAVEN Housing HUD-assisted 1399 Commonwealth Ave, Allston 02134 89 low-income homes · For families
- Blake Estates II HUD-assisted 1344 Hyde Park Ave, Hyde Park 02136 88 low-income homes · For older adults
- Boston Bay HUD-assisted 530 Warren St, Boston 02121 88 low-income homes · For families · (617) 541-5510
- Boston Bay Assoc Tax credit (LIHTC) 201 Quincy St, Dorchester 88 low-income homes · 1 bd: 3 · 2 bd: 39 · 3 bd: 33 · 4 bd: 13
- Huntington Affordable Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 316 Huntington Ave, Boston 88 low-income homes · Studio: 88
- Intervale-Magnolia Tax credit (LIHTC) 97 Intervale St, Dorchester 88 low-income homes · In service since 1993
- Orient Height Phase 3 Tax credit (LIHTC) 232 Waldemar Ave, Boston 88 low-income homes · 1 bd: 25 · 2 bd: 35 · 3 bd: 23 · 4 bd: 5 · In service since 2020 · For families
- Orient Heights Tax credit (LIHTC) 232 Waldemar Ave, Boston 88 low-income homes · 1 bd: 25 · 2 bd: 35 · 3 bd: 23 · 4 bd: 5 · In service since 2018 · For families
- Wardman Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 19 Wardman Rd, Roxbury 88 low-income homes · 1 bd: 19 · 2 bd: 37 · 3 bd: 20 · 4 bd: 12 · In service since 2001
- Wardman Trust HUD-assisted 3 Wardman Rd, Roxbury 02119 88 low-income homes · For families
- Academy Homes I (BUSE) HUD-assisted 2 Slayton Way, Roxbury 02119 206 homes, 87 low-income · For families
- Forest Hills HUD-assisted 177 Forest Hills St, Jamaica Plain 02130 87 low-income homes · For older adults
- Governor Apts HUD-assisted 193 Kelton St, Allston 02134 87 low-income homes · For families
- Victory Gardens HUD-assisted 54 Orleans St, East Boston 02128 87 low-income homes · For older adults
- Chelsea Homes I Tax credit (LIHTC) 4 Gerrish Ave, Chelsea 86 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 24 · 4 bd: 2
- Beacon House HUD-assisted 19 Myrtle St, Boston 02114 135 homes, 85 low-income · For older adults · (617) 523-8295
- Casa Maria HUD-assisted 130 Endicott St, Boston 02113 85 low-income homes · For older adults
- Jackson Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 1540 Columbus Ave, Boston 85 low-income homes · 1 bd: 30 · 2 bd: 50 · 3 bd: 5 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Fieldstone Apts HUD-assisted 907 Blue Hill Ave, Dorchester 02124 84 low-income homes · For families · (617) 265-4829
- Old Colony Phase 2b Tax credit (LIHTC) 20 Patterson Way, Boston 84 low-income homes · 1 bd: 30 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 19 · 4 bd: 3 · In service since 2014 · For families
- West Ninth Street Public housing 11 Mitchell St, South Boston 02127 84 low-income homes · Run by Boston Housing Authority · Average payment: $491 a month · Average wait: 22 months · (617) 988-4000
- Roslindale House HUD-assisted 120 Poplar St, Roslindale 02131 84 homes, 83 low-income · For older adults
- Dartmouth TCB Tax credit (LIHTC) 792 Tremont St, Boston 83 low-income homes · Studio: 4 · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 18 · 4 bd: 5
- Mattapan Heights II Tax credit (LIHTC) 249 River St, Mattapan 83 low-income homes · 1 bd: 43 · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2005 · For older adults, families
- South End Apts Renovation Project Tax credit (LIHTC) 216 Northampton St, Boston 83 low-income homes · Studio: 4 · 1 bd: 17 · 2 bd: 39 · 3 bd: 17 · 4 bd: 6 · In service since 1998
- Wayne at Columbia HUD-assisted 68 Bellevue St, Dorchester 02125 83 low-income homes · For families · (617) 445-6901
- Casa Maria Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 130 Endicott St, Boston 84 homes, 82 low-income · Studio: 2 · 1 bd: 73 · 2 bd: 9
- Esperanza Trust HUD-assisted 80 Walnut Ave, Roxbury 02119 82 low-income homes · For families
- Washington Street Public housing 95 Washington St, Brighton 02135 82 low-income homes · Run by Boston Housing Authority · Average payment: $413 a month · Average wait: 27 months · (617) 988-4000
- West End Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 150 Staniford St, Boston 82 low-income homes · 1 bd: 31 · 2 bd: 44 · 3 bd: 7 · In service since 1997
- Holgate Apartments Public housing 125 Elm Hill Ave, Dorchester 02121 82 homes, 81 low-income · Run by Boston Housing Authority · Average payment: $395 a month · Average wait: 10 months · (617) 988-4000
- Restoration Housing/RHC HUD-assisted 52 Francis St, Boston 02115 81 low-income homes · For families
- The Metropolitan Tax credit (LIHTC) 1 Nassau St, Boston 81 low-income homes · Studio: 35 · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2004 · For families
- East Canton Street Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 109 E Canton St, Boston 80 low-income homes · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2006 · For families
- East Canton Street Apts HUD-assisted 79 E Canton St, Boston 02118 80 low-income homes · For families
- Brighton-Allston Elderly HUD-assisted 210 Everett St, Allston 02134 80 homes, 79 low-income · For older adults
- Roslindale Senior NP HSG Inc. HUD-assisted 15 Blue Ledge Dr, Roslindale 02131 80 homes, 79 low-income · For older adults
- The Greenhouse Aparments HUD-assisted 154 Pearl St, Chelsea 02150 80 homes, 79 low-income · For older adults
- Prospect House Tax credit (LIHTC) 420 Reservoir Ave, Revere 110 homes, 78 low-income · Studio: 77 · 1 bd: 33
- Washington Beech Hope Vi Tax credit (LIHTC) 4560 Washington St, Boston 78 low-income homes · 2 bd: 25 · 3 bd: 47 · 4 bd: 6 · In service since 2011 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Frederick Douglass Public housing 755 Tremont St, Roxbury 02118 78 homes, 77 low-income · Run by Boston Housing Authority · Average payment: $358 a month · Average wait: 10 months · (617) 988-4000
- Hampton House Public housing 155 Northampton St, Roxbury 02118 78 homes, 77 low-income · Run by Boston Housing Authority · Average payment: $363 a month · Average wait: 28 months · (617) 988-4000
- Washington Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 187 Walnut Ave, Boston 96 homes, 76 low-income · 1 bd: 25 · 2 bd: 33 · 3 bd: 28 · 4 bd: 10 · In service since 2014 · For families
- Adams Templeton Tax credit (LIHTC) 11 Msgr Patrick J Lydon Way, Dorchester 76 low-income homes · 1 bd: 67 · 2 bd: 9 · In service since 2001
- Washington Manor Public housing 1701 Washington St, Roxbury 02118 78 homes, 75 low-income · Run by Boston Housing Authority · Average payment: $397 a month · Average wait: 9 months · (617) 988-4000
- Farnsworth House HUD-assisted 90 South St, Jamaica Plain 02130 76 homes, 75 low-income · For older adults
- 270 Huntington Ave Tax credit (LIHTC) 270 Huntington Ave, Boston 75 low-income homes · Studio: 70 · 1 bd: 5 · In service since 1994
- Arch Tax credit (LIHTC) 1035 Tremont St, Roxbury Crossing 75 low-income homes · In service since 1994
- South End Low Cost Cooperative Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 163 W Springfield St, Boston 75 low-income homes · Studio: 7 · 1 bd: 25 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 16 · 4 bd: 11 · In service since 1995
- Wayne at Schuyler HUD-assisted 81 Walnut St, Dorchester 02122 146 homes, 74 low-income · For families
- Woodbourne Apartments HUD-assisted 6 Southbourne Rd, Jamaica Plain 02130 75 homes, 74 low-income · For older adults
- Ashmont Tod Tax credit (LIHTC) 1900 Dorchester Ave, Boston 74 low-income homes · 1 bd: 30 · 2 bd: 44 · In service since 2008 · For families, people experiencing homelessness
- Barnes School Tax credit (LIHTC) 127 Marion St, East Boston 74 low-income homes · Studio: 14 · 1 bd: 60 · In service since 2007 · For older adults
- ST Helenas House HUD-assisted 89 Union Park St, Boston 02118 85 homes, 73 low-income · For older adults
- Adams Templeton Eld HSG HUD-assisted 39 Msgr Lydon Way, Dorchester 02124 76 homes, 73 low-income · For older adults
- Brownstone Apts HUD-assisted 163 W Springfield St, Boston 02118 73 low-income homes · For families · (617) 236-4960
- Logo Apartments HUD-assisted 258 Warren St, Roxbury 02119 73 low-income homes · For families · (617) 266-2100
- Taurus at Fountain Hill HUD-assisted 16 Akron St, Roxbury 02119 73 low-income homes · For families · (617) 502-6499
- Old Colony Phase I Public housing 25 James Oneill St, Boston 02127 116 homes, 72 low-income · Run by Boston Housing Authority · Average payment: $699 a month · Average wait: 207 months · (617) 988-4000
- Mission Main III Tax credit (LIHTC) 43 Smith St, Roxbury Crossing 86 homes, 72 low-income · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 46 · 4 bd: 10 · In service since 2002
- Woodbourne Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 7 Southbourne Rd, Jamaica Plain 74 homes, 72 low-income · 1 bd: 69 · 2 bd: 5
- Wayne at Bicknell Tax credit (LIHTC) 92 Esmond St, Boston 72 low-income homes · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 21 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2017 · For families
- Wayne at Bicknell HUD-assisted 57 Bicknell St, Boston 02121 72 low-income homes · For families
- Wayne at Bicknell 2 Tax credit (LIHTC) 92 Esmond St, Boston 72 low-income homes · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 21 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2020 · For families
- Wayne at Franklin Hill HUD-assisted 40 Franklin Hill Ave, Dorchester 02124 72 low-income homes · For families
- Maverick Landing III Tax credit (LIHTC) 31 Liverpool St, East Boston 92 homes, 71 low-income · 2 bd: 37 · 3 bd: 47 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Maverick Landing Phase III Public housing 10 London St, East Boston 02128 92 homes, 71 low-income · Run by Boston Housing Authority · Average payment: $1,042 a month · (617) 988-4000
- Chelsea Square HUD-assisted 11 Cross St, Chelsea 02150 71 low-income homes · For older adults · (617) 884-1932
- Lionhead Apts HUD-assisted 713 Dudley St, Dorchester 02125 71 low-income homes · For families
- Villa Michelangelo HUD-assisted 1 Michelangelo St, Boston 02113 71 low-income homes · For older adults · (617) 723-9595
- Hammond Street Tax credit (LIHTC) 10 Hammond St, Roxbury Crossing 74 homes, 70 low-income · Studio: 7 · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 31 · In service since 1999
- Bradley Properties HUD-assisted 336 Shawmut Ave, Boston 02118 71 homes, 70 low-income · For families
- Corey Assisted Living LLC Tax credit (LIHTC) 180 Corey Rd, Brighton 102 homes, 69 low-income · Studio: 41 · 1 bd: 61 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- Interfaith Housing HUD-assisted 564 Massachusetts Ave, Boston 02118 69 low-income homes · For families
- Rockland Towers Public housing 5300 Washington St, West Roxbury 02132 72 homes, 68 low-income · Run by Boston Housing Authority · Average payment: $446 a month · Average wait: 35 months · (617) 988-4000
- Franklin Hill Phase 1A Public housing 113 Shandon Rd, Dorchester 02124 90 homes, 67 low-income · Run by Boston Housing Authority · Average payment: $773 a month · Average wait: 36 months · (617) 988-4000
- West Pond Apartments HUD-assisted 564 Centre St, Jamaica Plain 02130 71 homes, 67 low-income · For older adults · (617) 522-4520
- Dudley Sro Tax credit (LIHTC) 430 Dudley St, Roxbury 68 homes, 67 low-income · 1 bd: 68 · In service since 2001
- Granite Fields Corner HUD-assisted 68 Charles St, Dorchester 02122 67 low-income homes · For families
- Orchard Commons Public housing 234 Dudley St, Roxbury 02119 78 homes, 66 low-income · Run by Boston Housing Authority · Average payment: $841 a month · Average wait: 2 months · (617) 988-4000
- Ashmont Tod Tax credit (LIHTC) 1971 Dorchester Ave, Boston 74 homes, 66 low-income · 1 bd: 30 · 2 bd: 44 · In service since 2020 · For families
- Granite/Columbia Road Properties Tax credit (LIHTC) 422 Columbia Rd, Dorchester 134 homes, 65 low-income · In service since 1990
- Danube Apts HUD-assisted 27 Montello St, Dorchester 02122 65 low-income homes · For families
- Walnut Washington Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 38 Walnut Park, Boston 65 low-income homes · 1 bd: 9 · 2 bd: 31 · 3 bd: 22 · 4 bd: 3 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Walnut Washington Granite Tax credit (LIHTC) 3222 Washington St, Boston 65 low-income homes · In service since 1989
- Walnut/Washington Apts HUD-assisted 38 Walnut Park, Roxbury 02119 65 low-income homes · For families · (617) 541-2586
- Mishawum Park Apts HUD-assisted 3 Dunstable St, Charlestown 02129 337 homes, 64 low-income · For families
- Orchard Park Off Site Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 206 Dudley St, Roxbury 76 homes, 64 low-income · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 27 · 3 bd: 29 · 4 bd: 5 · In service since 1999
- Castle Cove HUD-assisted 225 W 2nd St, South Boston 02127 65 homes, 64 low-income · For older adults
- Amory Terrace LP Tax credit (LIHTC) 89 Amory St, Roxbury 64 low-income homes · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 42 · 3 bd: 7 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Anderson Park HUD-assisted 250 Cambridge St, Boston 02114 64 low-income homes · For families
- Tab II HUD-assisted 8 Kingsdale St, Dorchester 02124 104 homes, 63 low-income · For families · (617) 929-1990
- Egleston Crossing Tax credit (LIHTC) 3033 Washington St, Roxbury 63 low-income homes · Studio: 4 · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 44 · In service since 2005 · For people with disabilities, families
- Chauncy House Tax credit (LIHTC) 115 Chauncy St, Boston 88 homes, 62 low-income · Studio: 22 · 1 bd: 66 · In service since 1998
- Ceylon Field Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 54 Stanwood St, Dorchester 62 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 29 · 3 bd: 25 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 1997
- Ceylon Fields HUD-assisted 414 Columbia Rd, Dorchester 02125 62 low-income homes · For families
- Maverick Landing II Tax credit (LIHTC) 31 Liverpool St, East Boston 80 homes, 61 low-income · 1 bd: 38 · 2 bd: 26 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Maverick Landing Phase II Public housing 119 Sumner St, East Boston 02128 80 homes, 61 low-income · Run by Boston Housing Authority · Average payment: $735 a month · (617) 988-4000
- Parkview Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 81 Westland Ave, Boston 63 homes, 61 low-income · 1 bd: 61 · In service since 1993
- The Clarion Tax credit (LIHTC) 295 Blue Hill Ave, Boston 63 homes, 61 low-income · 2 bd: 22 · 3 bd: 25 · 4 bd: 16 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Jamaica Plains Coop Serv HUD-assisted 131 Morton St, Jamaica Plain 02130 62 homes, 61 low-income · For older adults
- Paris Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 191 Paris St, Boston 62 homes, 61 low-income · 2 bd: 22 · 3 bd: 24 · 4 bd: 16 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Bridgeview Center Tax credit (LIHTC) 330 Rutherford Ave, Charlestown 61 low-income homes · 1 bd: 17 · 2 bd: 29 · 3 bd: 15 · In service since 2016 · For families
- Mhpi IV HUD-assisted 3 Boylston Pl, Jamaica Plain 02130 61 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Wilder Gardens HUD-assisted 20 Bishop Joe L Smith Way, Boston 02121 61 low-income homes · For families
- Wilder Gardens Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 32 Bishop Joe L Smith Way, Dorchester 61 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 8 · 4 bd: 7
- Oak Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 888 Washington St, Boston 88 homes, 60 low-income · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 33 · 4 bd: 9 · In service since 1995
- Brighton-Allston Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1387 Commonwealth Ave, Brighton 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 17 · 2 bd: 42 · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 1997
- Cheriton Grove HUD-assisted 20 Cheriton Rd, West Roxbury 02132 60 low-income homes · For older adults
- Commerce Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 202 Warren St, Roxbury 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 22 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 1996
- RTH Riverway Tax credit (LIHTC) 80 Fenway, Boston 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Senior Living on Bellingham Hill HUD-assisted 100 Bellingham St, Chelsea 02150 60 low-income homes · For older adults · (617) 431-4923
- Broadway Tower Tax credit (LIHTC) 250 Broadway, Revere 95 homes, 59 low-income · 1 bd: 11 · 2 bd: 84 · In service since 1991
- Interfaith Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 282 Columbus Ave, Boston 69 homes, 59 low-income · 1 bd: 37 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 11 · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Trinity Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 12 Trinity Ter, Dorchester 62 homes, 59 low-income · Studio: 16 · 1 bd: 11 · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 23 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Landfall West Apartments HUD-assisted 401 Border St, East Boston 02128 59 low-income homes · For older adults
- Long Glen Rental Tax credit (LIHTC) 118 Glenville Ave, Allston 59 low-income homes · Studio: 10 · 1 bd: 33 · 2 bd: 15 · 3 bd: 1
- West End Place/Lowell Square HUD-assisted 150 Staniford St, Boston 02114 82 homes, 58 low-income · For families
- Maverick Gardens IV Tax credit (LIHTC) 87 Grady Ct, Boston 74 homes, 57 low-income · 2 bd: 25 · 3 bd: 35 · 4 bd: 14 · In service since 2006
- Maverick Landing IV Tax credit (LIHTC) 31 Liverpool St, East Boston 74 homes, 57 low-income · 2 bd: 25 · 3 bd: 35 · 4 bd: 14
- Maverick Landing Phase IV Public housing 100 Sumner St, East Boston 02128 74 homes, 57 low-income · Run by Boston Housing Authority · Average payment: $1,054 a month · Average wait: 10 months · (617) 988-4000
- Cbes Dudley Square Tax credit (LIHTC) 2311 Washington St, Boston 57 low-income homes · 1 bd: 57 · In service since 2011 · For older adults
- Noral Housing HUD-assisted 12 Algonquin St, Dorchester 02124 57 low-income homes · For families
- Pondview Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 560 Centre St, Jamaica Plain 60 homes, 56 low-income · 1 bd: 39 · 2 bd: 15 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2001
- Annapolis Street Public housing 52 Sumner St, Dorchester 02125 56 low-income homes · Run by Boston Housing Authority · Average payment: $386 a month · Average wait: 61 months · (617) 988-4000
- Barnes School Elderly Housing HUD-assisted 127 Marion St, East Boston 02128 74 homes, 55 low-income · For older adults
- Julia Martin House HUD-assisted 80 Bickford St, Jamaica Plain 02130 56 homes, 55 low-income · For older adults
- Cleaves Dimock-Bragdon Apts HUD-assisted 6 Cleaves St, Roxbury 02119 90 homes, 54 low-income · For families · (617) 989-9300
- Susan S Bailis Assisted Living Community Tax credit (LIHTC) 352 Massachusetts Ave, Boston 82 homes, 54 low-income · Studio: 28 · 1 bd: 54 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- Cardinal Medeiros Manor HUD-assisted 11 Woodcliff St, Dorchester 02125 55 homes, 54 low-income · For older adults
- Ashmont Street Public housing 342 Ashmont St, Dorchester 02124 54 low-income homes · Run by Boston Housing Authority · Average payment: $422 a month · Average wait: 8 months · (617) 988-4000
- Lucerne Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 119 Lucerne St, Dorchester 54 low-income homes · In service since 1993
- Brown Kaplan Town Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 12 Wilbert Cir, Dorchester 60 homes, 53 low-income · 2 bd: 27 · 3 bd: 27 · 4 bd: 6
- Lorne Street Tax credit (LIHTC) 11 Lorne St, Dorchester 60 homes, 53 low-income · In service since 1990
- Dudley Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 22 Roach St, Dorchester 56 homes, 53 low-income · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 34 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2000
- BCN Properties Tax credit (LIHTC) 25 Nazing St, Dorchester 53 low-income homes · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 15 · 3 bd: 18 · 4 bd: 18 · In service since 2000
- Franklin Hill Phase 2A Public housing 1 Shandon Rd, Dorchester 02124 114 homes, 52 low-income · Run by Boston Housing Authority · Average payment: $923 a month · Average wait: 66 months · (617) 988-4000
- ST Botolph Terrace HUD-assisted 351 Massachusetts Ave, Boston 02115 52 low-income homes · For families
- Old Colony Phase 2B Public housing 20 Patterson Way, Boston 02127 84 homes, 51 low-income · Run by Boston Housing Authority · Average payment: $660 a month · Average wait: 1 month · (617) 988-4000
- Westminster Court Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 30 Westminster Ct, Roxbury 70 homes, 51 low-income · 1 bd: 25 · 2 bd: 45 · In service since 1997
- Roxbury Highland HUD-assisted 1 Highland St, Roxbury 02119 51 homes, 50 low-income · For families
- Adams Court Phase A Tax credit (LIHTC) 415 River St, Mattapan 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 13 · 3 bd: 5 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Brian J Honan Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 35 Blaine St, Allston 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 11 · 2 bd: 29 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Erie-Ellington Tax credit (LIHTC) 31 Erie St, Dorchester 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 3 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 19 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2000
- Olmsted Green III Tax credit (LIHTC) 232 Seaver St, Dorchester 50 low-income homes · Studio: 8 · 2 bd: 34 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2012 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Olmsted Green Rental Housing Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 3 Kingbird Rd, Boston 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 34 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2010 · For people with disabilities, families
- Peter Faneuil House Tax credit (LIHTC) 60 Joy St, Boston 50 low-income homes · In service since 1994
- South Boston Elderly HSG HUD-assisted 120 H St, South Boston 02127 50 low-income homes · For older adults
- Stony Brook Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 99 Lamartine St, Jamaica Plain 50 low-income homes · Studio: 1 · 2 bd: 14 · 3 bd: 28 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 1992
- Westland Avenue Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 65 Westland Ave, Boston 96 homes, 49 low-income · Studio: 6 · 1 bd: 26 · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 13 · 4 bd: 3 · In service since 2005 · For families, people experiencing homelessness
- 270 Huntington Ave HUD-assisted 270 Huntington Ave, Boston 02115 72 homes, 49 low-income · For families
- Gardner, Crawford & Thane Tax credit (LIHTC) 270 Roxbury St, Roxbury 64 homes, 49 low-income · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 26 · 3 bd: 9 · 4 bd: 5
- Waterview Apartments HUD-assisted 1350 Columbia Rd, South Boston 02127 49 low-income homes · For older adults
- Wayne at Blue Hills HUD-assisted 1439 Blue Hill Avenue, Dorchester 02121 52 homes, 48 low-income · For families · (617) 247-2389
- Columbia Road Properties Tax credit (LIHTC) 200 Columbia Rd, Dorchester 49 homes, 48 low-income · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 19 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Groveland Public housing 5 Mary Moore Beatty Cir, Mattapan 02126 48 low-income homes · Run by Boston Housing Authority · Average payment: $339 a month · Average wait: 5 months · (617) 988-4000
- Spencer Green Tax credit (LIHTC) 113 Spencer Ave, Chelsea 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2009 · For people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness
- Thomas I Atkins Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 225 Blue Hill Ave, Roxbury 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 11 · 2 bd: 25 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2010 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- West Fenway Apartments HUD-assisted 110 Peterborough St, Boston 02215 48 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Phillips Brooks School Tax credit (LIHTC) 5 Perth St, Dorchester 56 homes, 47 low-income · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 26 · 3 bd: 25 · In service since 1991
- Davison Apartments Public housing 105 Davison St, Hyde Park 02136 48 homes, 47 low-income · Run by Boston Housing Authority · Average payment: $347 a month · Average wait: 19 months · (617) 988-4000
- Cheverus School Apts. HUD-assisted 10 Moore St, East Boston 02128 47 low-income homes · For older adults
- Geneva Apts HUD-assisted 231 Geneva Ave, Dorchester 02121 47 low-income homes · For families · (617) 282-8461
- Lewis Mall Apartments HUD-assisted 2 Lewis Mall, East Boston 02128 47 low-income homes · For older adults
- The Dorchester HUD-assisted 51 Deering Rd, Boston 02126 47 low-income homes · For families
These are the 350 with the most low-income homes of the 632 HUD lists; the rest are on HUD's map. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Suffolk County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 4 agencies serve in Suffolk County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $36,000 | $60,000 | $96,000 |
| 2 people | $41,150 | $68,600 | $109,700 |
| 3 people | $46,300 | $77,150 | $123,400 |
| 4 people | $51,400 | $85,700 | $137,100 |
| 5 people | $55,550 | $92,600 | $148,100 |
| 6 people | $59,650 | $99,450 | $159,050 |
| 7 people | $63,750 | $106,300 | $170,050 |
| 8 people | $67,850 | $113,150 | $181,000 |
Area median income: $164,600. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $2,196 – $2,684
- 1 bedroom $2,266 – $2,770
- 2 bedrooms $2,707 – $3,309
- 3 bedrooms $3,226 – $3,942
- 4 bedrooms $3,558 – $4,348
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Boston Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 17,760 vouchers · 8,274 public housing units (617) 988-4000 Boston Housing Authority: communications@bostonhousing.org
- Exec. Office Housing & Livable Communities Section 8 vouchers · 23,272 vouchers (617) 573-1250 Exec. Office Housing & Livable Communities: EOHLChcvp@mass.gov
- Chelsea Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 609 vouchers · 352 public housing units (617) 409-5321 Chelsea Housing Authority: pnowicki@chelseaha.com
- Revere Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 491 vouchers · 194 public housing units (781) 284-4394 Revere Housing Authority: dharris@revereha.com
Housing agencies in Massachusetts Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Massachusetts
What Massachusetts law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 1 month of rent
- M.G.L. c. 186, §15B(1)(b)
- When must they return my deposit?
- 30 days
- M.G.L. c. 186, §15B(4)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 14 days
- M.G.L. c. 186, §11
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 30 days
- M.G.L. c. 186, §12
- Only a court order can remove youM.G.L. c. 186, §15F
- Protection from retaliationM.G.L. c. 186, §18
- Repair and deduct from the rentM.G.L. c. 111, §127L
Help
Where to get help with rent in Suffolk County
These HUD-approved agencies have offices in Suffolk County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Nid-Hca Phipps
1539 Blue Hill Ave, Boston · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 8 more
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Urban Edge Housing Corp.
1542 Columbus Ave, Roxbury · Spanish
Also serves in Creole.
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 8 more
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Asian Community Development Corporation
38 Oak St, Boston
- Budget and financial counseling
- Budget and credit workshops
- and 7 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Suffolk County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Massachusetts, the average home bill was $167 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
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Cash to move in
$6,016
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $3,008
- Security deposit
- $3,008
- Total
- $6,016
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Suffolk County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $2,440; 1 bedroom: $2,518; 2 bedrooms: $3,008; 3 bedrooms: $3,584; 4 bedrooms: $3,953. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Suffolk County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($3,008) without spending more than 30% of income takes $57.85 an hour full time, or $120,320 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Suffolk County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $85,700 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Suffolk County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $2,707 and $3,309 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Suffolk County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $2,650 in 02119 to $4,510 in 02199. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Suffolk County?
HUD lists 632 properties with homes for low-income households in Suffolk County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Suffolk County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Suffolk County, 52% of renter households are in that position; in Massachusetts, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).