Bancroft Dixwell Apartments PB Section 8 Boston, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Bancroft Dixwell Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Boston, MA with 45 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $714/month on average.
45
total units
98%
occupancy
$714
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 6 Ernst St, Boston, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $30,362/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,227/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 66% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
How to apply at Bancroft Dixwell Apartments
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 6 Ernst St, 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 (~$714/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Bancroft Dixwell Apartments 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 Bancroft Dixwell Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $714/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 Bancroft Dixwell Apartments?
Contact the management office at 6 Ernst St 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.