270 Huntington Avenue PB Section 8 Boston, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
270 Huntington Avenue is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Boston, MA with 49 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $391/month on average.
49
total units
98%
occupancy
$391
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 270 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $15,847/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,847/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 94% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at 270 Huntington Avenue
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 270 Huntington Ave, Boston; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$391/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mission Main I LIHTC | Roxbury Crossing | 0.8 km |
| Peterborough Housing PB Section 8 | Boston | 0.8 km |
| Roxse Residences PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 1.4 km |
| Mandela Homes PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 1.4 km |
| Village at Brookline LIHTC | Brookline | 2 km |
| South Cove Plaza LIHTC | Boston | 2 km |
| South Cove Apartments PB Section 8 | Boston | 2 km |
| Academy Homes Ii/new Academy Estate PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 2.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does 270 Huntington Avenue have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at 270 Huntington Avenue?
Residents report average rents near $391/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at 270 Huntington Avenue?
Contact the management office at 270 Huntington Ave in Boston. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.