Beaverbrook Step PB Section 8 Watertown, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Beaverbrook Step is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Watertown, MA with 14 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $436/month on average.
14
total units
93%
occupancy
$436
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 16 Irving St, Watertown, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $17,891/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,505/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 100% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 85% |
How to apply at Beaverbrook Step
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 16 Irving St, Watertown; 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 (~$436/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Watertown
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- Brigham House LIHTC
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- St Joseph & Aposs Hall LIHTC
- 1060 Belmont St LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Evans Park at Newton Corner LIHTC | Newton | 1.4 km |
| Cabot Park Village LIHTC | Newton | 2.8 km |
| Neville Place Assisted Living LIHTC | Cambridge | 3.4 km |
| Charlesview Redevelopment LIHTC | Boston | 3.5 km |
| Tc Charlesview Apts LIHTC | Brighton | 3.5 km |
| Charlesview Incorporated PB Section 8 | Boston | 3.5 km |
| Brighton-allston Elderly PB Section 8 | Allston | 3.5 km |
| Fresh Pond Apartments PB Section 8 | Cambridge | 4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Beaverbrook Step 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 Beaverbrook Step?
Residents report average rents near $436/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 Beaverbrook Step?
Contact the management office at 16 Irving St in Watertown. 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.