Brandywyne Village PB Section 8 East Boston, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Brandywyne Village is a Project-Based Section 8 community in East Boston, MA with 266 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $671/month on average.
266
total units
97%
occupancy
$671
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 290 Brandywyne Dr, East Boston, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $27,904/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,575/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 75% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 39% |
How to apply at Brandywyne Village
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 290 Brandywyne Dr, East 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 (~$671/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Margolis-scrivano-mace Apartments Public Housing | Chelsea | 1.4 km |
| Broadway Glen Apts LIHTC | Chelsea | 1.4 km |
| Broadway Glen PB Section 8 | Chelsea | 1.4 km |
| Rose Street & Pamona Street Public Housing | Revere | 2.2 km |
| Prospect House LIHTC | Revere | 2.8 km |
| Chelsea Village PB Section 8 | Chelsea | 3.4 km |
| Maverick Gardens I LIHTC | Boston | 3.4 km |
| Jack Satter House PB Section 8 | Revere | 4.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in East Boston
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Brandywyne Village 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 Brandywyne Village?
Residents report average rents near $671/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 Brandywyne Village?
Contact the management office at 290 Brandywyne Dr in East 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.