B F Faulkner Tower PB Section 8 Somerville, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
B F Faulkner Tower is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Somerville, MA with 129 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $539/month on average.
129
total units
96%
occupancy
$539
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 25 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $22,910/yr |
| Average personal income | $20,046/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 87% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 84% |
How to apply at B F Faulkner Tower
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 25 Highland Ave, Somerville; 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 (~$539/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Somerville
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- Brady Towers Public Housing
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- Cobble Hill Apts PB Section 8
- Mystic View Apt Public Housing
- Bryant Manor / Somerville H.a. PB Section 8
- Vna Senior Living Community LIHTC
- Visiting Nurse Assisted Living Community LIHTC
- Capen Court Apts LIHTC
- Pearl Street Park PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charlestown Public Housing | Charlestown | 2.8 km |
| Charles Newtown Cooperative PB Section 8 | Charlestown | 2.8 km |
| Amy Lowell House LIHTC | Boston | 2.8 km |
| Walden Square Apts LIHTC | Cambridge | 3.4 km |
| Chelsea Village PB Section 8 | Chelsea | 3.4 km |
| Briston Arms LIHTC | Cambridge | 3.4 km |
| Riverside Towers PB Section 8 | Medford | 3.7 km |
| Lyndon B Johnson Apts Llc LIHTC | Cambridge | 3.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Somerville
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does B F Faulkner Tower 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 B F Faulkner Tower?
Residents report average rents near $539/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 B F Faulkner Tower?
Contact the management office at 25 Highland Ave in Somerville. 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.