Cheriton Grove PB Section 8 West Roxbury, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Cheriton Grove is a Project-Based Section 8 community in West Roxbury, MA with 60 units reporting 85% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $412/month on average.
60
total units
85%
occupancy
$412
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 Cheriton Rd, West Roxbury, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $17,242/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,093/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 96% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Cheriton Grove
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 20 Cheriton Rd, West Roxbury; 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 (~$412/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in West Roxbury
- Spring Street Public Housing
- Rockland Towers Public Housing
- Cheriton Heights Apts LIHTC
- Cheriton Grove Apts LIHTC
- Cheriton Heights Senior Housing §202 Senior
- May West Roxbury Residence §811
- West Roxbury Residences §811
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown Homes Phase One LIHTC | Boston | 0.8 km |
| Georgetowne Homes One PB Section 8 | Hyde Park | 1.7 km |
| Georgetowne Homes 1b LIHTCPB Section 8 | Boston | 1.7 km |
| Georgetowne Homes One B LIHTC | Boston | 1.7 km |
| Georgetowne Homes Two LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hyde Park | 1.7 km |
| Georgetowne Homes 1a LIHTCPB Section 8 | Boston | 1.7 km |
| Georgetowne Homes One a LIHTC | Boston | 1.7 km |
| 270 Baker Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | Boston | 2.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in West Roxbury
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Cheriton Grove 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 Cheriton Grove?
Residents report average rents near $412/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 Cheriton Grove?
Contact the management office at 20 Cheriton Rd in West Roxbury. 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.