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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Roxbury, 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 Roxbury, 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 Roxbury, MA

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Roxbury, 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 Roxbury, MA Suffolk County

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


Available LIHTC Properties In Roxbury, 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.

Academy Homes I

1584 Columbus Ave
Roxbury, MA - 02119
Total Apartment Units: 202
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 202
1 Bedroom apartments 23
2 Bedroom apartments 42
3 Bedroom apartments 80
4 Bedroom apartments 57
Years In Service Since: 1999

Wardman Apartments

19 Wardman Rd
Roxbury, MA - 02119
Total Apartment Units: 88
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 88
1 Bedroom apartments 19
2 Bedroom apartments 37
3 Bedroom apartments 20
4 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2001

Mt Pleasant

2 Waverly St
Roxbury, MA - 02119
Total Apartment Units: 98
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 98
1 Bedroom apartments 51
2 Bedroom apartments 40
3 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2002
Family Apartments: YES

Blue Hill Lp

6 12 Ernst St
Roxbury, MA - 02119
Total Apartment Units: 45
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 45
2 Bedroom apartments 13
3 Bedroom apartments 30
4 Bedroom apartments 2

Gardner, Crawford & Thane

270 Roxbury St
Roxbury, MA - 02119
Total Apartment Units: 64
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 64
1 Bedroom apartments 24
2 Bedroom apartments 26
3 Bedroom apartments 9
4 Bedroom apartments 5

Infill 2 Development

169 Mlk Blvd
Roxbury, MA - 02119
Total Apartment Units: 13
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 13
2 Bedroom apartments 4
3 Bedroom apartments 6
4 Bedroom apartments 3

Van Ness Terrace

238 Warren St
Roxbury, MA - 02119
Total Apartment Units: 50
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 50
Years In Service Since: 1989

Granite/laconcha

1 Forest St
Roxbury, MA - 02119
Total Apartment Units: 97
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 97
Years In Service Since: 1990

Renwood-cunard

1 Copeland Park
Roxbury, MA - 02119
Total Apartment Units: 17
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 17
Years In Service Since: 1990

Daly House

318 Dudley St
Roxbury, MA - 02119
Total Apartment Units: 19
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 19
Years In Service Since: 1993

Humboldt Apartments

51 Humboldt Ave
Roxbury, MA - 02119
Total Apartment Units: 20
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 20
1 Bedroom apartments 6
2 Bedroom apartments 9
4 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 1993

Renwood Housing For Pwa

36 Edgewood St
Roxbury, MA - 02119
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
2 Bedroom apartments 10
3 Bedroom apartments 2
4 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 1993

Bancroft Apartments

1871 Columbus Ave
Roxbury, MA - 02119
Total Apartment Units: 45
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 45
Years In Service Since: 1994

Stafford Heights

10 Stafford St
Roxbury, MA - 02119
Total Apartment Units: 41
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 41
2 Bedroom apartments 11
3 Bedroom apartments 25
4 Bedroom apartments 5
Years In Service Since: 1994

Haynes House Apartments

735 Shawmut Ave
Roxbury, MA - 02119
Total Apartment Units: 131
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 131
1 Bedroom apartments 26
2 Bedroom apartments 105
Years In Service Since: 1995

Commerce Apartments

202 Warren St
Roxbury, MA - 02119
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
1 Bedroom apartments 32
2 Bedroom apartments 22
3 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 1996

Highland House

250 Warren St
Roxbury, MA - 02119
Total Apartment Units: 14
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 14
Years In Service Since: 1996

Sargent Prince

39 Roxbury St
Roxbury, MA - 02119
Total Apartment Units: 30
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 30
Years In Service Since: 1996

Smith House Apartments

757 Shawmut Ave
Roxbury, MA - 02119
Total Apartment Units: 132
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 132
1 Bedroom apartments 132
Years In Service Since: 1996

Cleaves Court Apartments

5 Cleaves St
Roxbury, MA - 02119
Total Apartment Units: 36
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 36
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 17
3 Bedroom apartments 7
Years In Service Since: 1997

Orchard Park I


Roxbury, MA - 02119
Total Apartment Units: 90
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 90
1 Bedroom apartments 23
2 Bedroom apartments 32
3 Bedroom apartments 25
4 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 1997

Savin Creston

392a Warren St
Roxbury, MA - 02119
Total Apartment Units: 26
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 26
1 Bedroom apartments 4
2 Bedroom apartments 14
3 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 1997

Westminster Court Apartments

30 Westminster Ct
Roxbury, MA - 02119
Total Apartment Units: 70
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 70
1 Bedroom apartments 25
2 Bedroom apartments 45
Years In Service Since: 1997

Brook Avenue Cooperative

147 Moreland St
Roxbury, MA - 02119
Total Apartment Units: 36
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 36
2 Bedroom apartments 1
3 Bedroom apartments 33
4 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 1998

Orchard Park Ii

120 Eustis St
Roxbury, MA - 02119
Total Apartment Units: 126
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 126
1 Bedroom apartments 12
2 Bedroom apartments 41
3 Bedroom apartments 53
4 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 1998

Orchard Park Off Site Phase I

206 Dudley St
Roxbury, MA - 02119
Total Apartment Units: 76
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 76
1 Bedroom apartments 15
2 Bedroom apartments 27
3 Bedroom apartments 29
4 Bedroom apartments 5
Years In Service Since: 1999

Orchard Park Iiib


Roxbury, MA - 02119
Total Apartment Units: 22
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 22
2 Bedroom apartments 9
3 Bedroom apartments 9
4 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 1999

Orchard Park Iiia


Roxbury, MA - 02119
Total Apartment Units: 93
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 93
1 Bedroom apartments 49
2 Bedroom apartments 21
3 Bedroom apartments 23
Years In Service Since: 2000

Ruggles Assisted Living

25 Ruggles St
Roxbury, MA - 02119
Total Apartment Units: 43
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 43
Years In Service Since: 2001

Dudley Sro

430 Dudley St
Roxbury, MA - 02119
Total Apartment Units: 68
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 68
1 Bedroom apartments 68
Years In Service Since: 2001

Dartmouth Hotel Lp

39 Warren St
Roxbury, MA - 02119
Total Apartment Units: 45
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 45
1 Bedroom apartments 25
Years In Service Since: 2004
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

2055 Columbus Ave

2055 Columbus Ave
Roxbury, MA - 02119
Total Apartment Units: 44
1 Bedroom apartments 6
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2005
Accepts Homeless: YES

Amory Terrace Lp

89 Amory St
Roxbury, MA - 02119
Total Apartment Units: 64
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 64
1 Bedroom apartments 15
2 Bedroom apartments 42
3 Bedroom apartments 7
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES

Egleston Crossing

3033 Washington St
Roxbury, MA - 02119
Total Apartment Units: 63
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 63
1 Bedroom apartments 15
2 Bedroom apartments 44
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Ruggles Shawmut Housing

41 Ruggles St
Roxbury, MA - 02119
Total Apartment Units: 43
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 43
1 Bedroom apartments 28
2 Bedroom apartments 9
3 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES

Thomas I Atkins Apartments

225 Blue Hill Ave
Roxbury, MA - 02119
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
1 Bedroom apartments 11
2 Bedroom apartments 25
3 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2010
Family Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Madison Park Apartments Iv

122 Dewitt Dr
Roxbury, MA - 02120
Total Apartment Units: 143
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 143
2 Bedroom apartments 126
3 Bedroom apartments 17
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES

Columbia Wood Ii

36 38 Normandy
Roxbury, MA - 02119
Total Apartment Units: 47

Holborn Terrace

3 4 Holborn Ter
Roxbury, MA - 02119
Total Apartment Units: 8


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Roxbury, 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.

Amory Terrace

20 Amory Avenue
Roxbury, MA - 2119
Phone: 617-427-9400
Total Apartment Units: 63
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Egleston Crossing

3037 Washington Street
Roxbury, MA - 2119
Phone: 617-427-9400
Total Apartment Units: 63
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Cleaves Dimock-bragdon Apts

6 Cleaves Court
Roxbury, MA - 2119
Phone: (617) 989-9300
Total Apartment Units: 90
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Quincy Commons - Roxbury

278- 292 Blue Hill Ave
Roxbury, MA - 2119
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 40
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

Rockland Street Elderly

24-30 Rockland Street
Roxbury, MA - 2119
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 40
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

Ruggles Shawmut Hsg

41 Ruggles St
Roxbury, MA - 2119
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 43
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Logo Apartments

12 Copeland Street
Roxbury, MA - 2119
Phone: 617-266-2100
Total Apartment Units: 73
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Park Gardens

24 Walnut Park
Roxbury, MA - 2119
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 38
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Grant Manor

1812 Washington St
Roxbury, MA - 2120
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 179
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Mandela Homes

10 Hammond Street
Roxbury, MA - 2120
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 276
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Warren Gardens Coop

1 Fenno St
Roxbury, MA - 2119
Phone: 617-427-1919
Total Apartment Units: 228
Type of Listing: HUD Held

Wardman Trust

3 Wardman Rd
Roxbury, MA - 2119
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 88
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Walnut/washington Apts

3224 Washington St
Roxbury, MA - 2119
Phone: (617) 541-2586
Total Apartment Units: 65
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Wait Street

9 Wait St
Roxbury, MA - 2120
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 100
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Taurus At Fountain Hill

16 Akron St
Roxbury, MA - 2119
Total Apartment Units: 73
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

South End Apartments

19 St Cyprians Pl
Roxbury, MA - 2120
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 27
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

School House Kenilworth Williams

6 Kenilw0rth St
Roxbury, MA - 2119
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 38
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Rap Up I

31 Marcella St
Roxbury, MA - 2119
Total Apartment Units: 33
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Roxse Residences

5 Hammond St
Roxbury, MA - 2120
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 346
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Roxbury Highland

1 Highland St
Roxbury, MA - 2119
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 51
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

New Port Antonio Apts

8 Irwin Ave
Roxbury, MA - 2119
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 227
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Mt Pleasants Apts

2 Waverly St
Roxbury, MA - 2119
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 98
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Marcus Garvey Gardens

44 John Eliot Sq
Roxbury, MA - 2119
Total Apartment Units: 162
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Madison Park Iv

122 Dewitt Drive
Roxbury, MA - 2120
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 143
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Nuestra Comunidad

1 Forest Pl
Roxbury, MA - 2119
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 97
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Esperanza Trust

80 Walnut Ave
Roxbury, MA - 2119
Total Apartment Units: 82
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Mhpi Ix

12 School Street
Roxbury, MA - 2119
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 12
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

Cox Building

3-11 Dudley St
Roxbury, MA - 2119
Total Apartment Units: 31
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Council Tower

2875 Washington St
Roxbury, MA - 2119
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 145
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Charlame Park I

28 North Charlame Ct
Roxbury, MA - 2119
Phone: 617-427-2417
Total Apartment Units: 92
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Bcn Properties

30 Bower St
Roxbury, MA - 2119
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 38
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Howland One Three/walnut Two Four Seven

1 Howland St
Roxbury, MA - 2121
Total Apartment Units: 41
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Sarah Baker Manor

33 Perrin St
Roxbury, MA - 2119
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 41
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Academy Homes Ii/new Academy Estates

125 Weaver Way
Roxbury, MA - 2119
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 236
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Academy Homes I (buse)

10 Weaver Way
Roxbury, MA - 2119
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 206
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized


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