Arthur Drohan Apartments Public Housing Quincy, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Arthur Drohan Apartments is a Public Housing community in Quincy, MA with 40 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $513/month on average.
40
total units
100%
occupancy
$513
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 170 Copeland St, Quincy, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $21,460/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,168/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 85% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Arthur Drohan Apartments
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 170 Copeland St, Quincy; 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 (~$513/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Fort Street Apts LIHTC | Quincy | 0.8 km |
| Independence Manor Ii PB Section 8 | Braintree | 1.4 km |
| Independence Manor Iii §202 Senior | Braintree | 1.4 km |
| Supported Living Program §811 | Quincy | 2.5 km |
| Fenno House PB Section 8 | Quincy | 3.3 km |
| Winter Gardens Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Quincy | 3.4 km |
| Keystone Apts PB Section 8 | Dorchester | 5.1 km |
| Winter Valley Residences PB Section 8 | Milton | 5.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Quincy
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Arthur Drohan Apartments have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Arthur Drohan Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $513/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 Arthur Drohan Apartments?
Contact the management office at 170 Copeland St in Quincy. 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.