East Boston, MA Low Income Housing

East Boston, MA Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in East Boston, MA

How do I qualify for low income housing in East Boston, MA?
To qualify for low income housing in Massachusetts, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in East Boston, MA

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in East Boston, MA, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in East Boston, MA. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For East Boston, Massachusetts - Suffolk County

Studio Apartments $2,198
One Bedroom Apartments $2,635
Two Bedroom Apartments $3,207
Three Bedroom Apartments $3,540

List of Low Income Housing in or near East Boston, MA

Shore Plaza East Affordable/ Public Housing

Shore Plaza East Affordable/ Public Housing - East Boston

600 Border Street
East Boston, MA - 02128
(617) 569-7710
Program type: Low-Income / Affordable Housing Project based section 8 program Rents are based on 30% of the household adjusted gross income. Features and Amenities: Basketball court Community garden Computer learning center Community room On-site management Off-street parking Playground Professional 24hr on-call maintenance This is a Low Income Housing community. Income restrictions apply. Contact the property for current availability; wait-lists may ...see full details
Suffolk County

Victory Gardens

Victory Gardens - East Boston

54 Orleans St
East Boston, MA - 02128
(617) 569-4862
Victory Gardens is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Victory Gardens for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Suffolk County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Neighborhood Of Affordable Housing, - East Boston

143 Border Street
East Boston, MA - 02128
617-567-5882
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Financial Management Budget Counseling Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Predatory Lending Education Workshops Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English French Spanish...see full details
Suffolk County

Neighborhood Of Affordable Housing

Neighborhood Of Affordable Housing - East Boston

143 Border St
East Boston, MA - 02128
(617)567-5882
NOAH, The Neighborhood Of Affordable Housing, Is An East Boston Based Community Development Corporation Structured To Collaborate With And Support Residents And Communities In Their Pursuit Of Affordable Housing Strategies, Environmental Justice, Community Planning, Leadership Development, And Economic Development Opportunities. NOAH Eagerly Partners With Those Residents, Neighborhood Entities, Municipalities Or Groups That Share Similar Values And Goals In Order To Improve Standards Of Living, ...see full details
Suffolk County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): 1400
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): heat
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Non Profit Apartment

Shore Plaza East - East Boston

408 Border St
East Boston, MA - 02128
617-569-7710
Shore Plaza East is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Shore Plaza East for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Suffolk County
Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): None
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Lyman School Apartments - East Boston

30 Gove St
East Boston, MA - 02128
617-569-5590
Lyman School Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Lyman School Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Suffolk County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Brandywyne Village - East Boston

282 Brandywyne Drive
East Boston, MA - 02128
617-569-2255
Brandywyne Village is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Brandywyne Village for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Suffolk County
Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Which utilities are included in the rent
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Woodbury Cunard Apartments - East Boston

3 Lewis Mall
East Boston, MA - 02128
617-567-7755
Woodbury Cunard Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Woodbury Cunard Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Suffolk County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): Im under the section 8 voucher.
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Cheverus School Apartments - East Boston

72 Marginal Street
East Boston, MA - 02128
617-567-7755
Cheverus School Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Cheverus School Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Suffolk County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Lewis Mall Apartments - East Boston

2 Lewis Mall
East Boston, MA - 02128
617 723 9595
Lewis Mall Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Lewis Mall Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Suffolk County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Landfall West Apartments - East Boston

401 Border St
East Boston, MA - 02128
(617) 569-7690
Landfall West Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Landfall West Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Suffolk County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Barnes School Elderly Housing - East Boston

127 Marion Street
East Boston, MA - 02128
(617) 569-4620
Barnes School Elderly Housing is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Barnes School Elderly Housing for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Suffolk County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in East Boston, MA

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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