Bellflower Street Public Housing Dorchester, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Bellflower Street is a Public Housing community in Dorchester, MA with 113 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $421/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 15 months.
113
total units
97%
occupancy
$421
avg resident rent
15 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 24 Bellflower St, Dorchester, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $17,794/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,153/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 93% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 94% |
How to apply at Bellflower Street
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 24 Bellflower St, Dorchester; 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 (~$421/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Dorchester
- Franklin Hill Phase 1a LIHTC
- Harbor Point LIHTC
- Harbor Point Apartments PB Section 8
- Franklin Field Public Housing
- Blue Elm United Estates LIHTC
- Franklin Highlands PB Section 8
- Franklin Highlands LIHTC
- New Port Antonio LIHTC
- Keystone Apts PB Section 8
- Blue Mountain Apartments PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Ellen Mccormack Public Housing | South Boston | 1.4 km |
| New Port Antonio Apts. PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 1.7 km |
| Warren Gardens Cooperative PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 1.7 km |
| Roxse Residences PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 2 km |
| Mandela Homes PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 2 km |
| Blue Mountain Assoc LIHTC | Dorchester | 2 km |
| Castle Square I LIHTC | Boston | 2.4 km |
| Ruth Lillian Barkley Apartments Public Housing | Boston | 2.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Dorchester
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Bellflower Street 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 Bellflower Street?
Residents report average rents near $421/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 Bellflower Street?
Contact the management office at 24 Bellflower St in Dorchester. 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.