Center House PB Section 8 Somerville, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Center House is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Somerville, MA with 9 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 167 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA Map → |
How to apply at Center House
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 167 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.
Other subsidized housing in Somerville
- Clarendon Hill Towers LIHTC
- Brady Towers Public Housing
- Clarendon Hill Towers PB Section 8
- Cobble Hill Apts PB Section 8
- Mystic View Apt Public Housing
- Bryant Manor / Somerville H.a. PB Section 8
- B F Faulkner Tower PB Section 8
- Vna Senior Living Community LIHTC
- Visiting Nurse Assisted Living Community LIHTC
- Capen Court Apts LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walden Square Apts LIHTC | Cambridge | 2.5 km |
| Briston Arms LIHTC | Cambridge | 2.5 km |
| Fresh Pond Apartments PB Section 8 | Cambridge | 3.4 km |
| Rindge Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | Cambridge | 3.4 km |
| Riverside Towers PB Section 8 | Medford | 3.4 km |
| Lyndon B Johnson Apts Llc LIHTC | Cambridge | 3.4 km |
| Amy Lowell House LIHTC | Boston | 3.4 km |
| Charlestown Public Housing | Charlestown | 3.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Somerville
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Center House 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 Center House?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Center House?
Contact the management office at 167 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.