City Square Elderly Housing PB Section 8 Charlestown, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
City Square Elderly Housing is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Charlestown, MA with 119 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $464/month on average.
119
total units
97%
occupancy
$464
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 42 Park St, Charlestown, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $20,026/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,485/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 92% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at City Square Elderly Housing
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 42 Park St, Charlestown; 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 (~$464/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Charlestown
- Charlestown Public Housing
- Charles Newtown Cooperative PB Section 8
- General Warren Public Housing
- Urban Edge Apts LIHTC
- Zelma Lacey House LIHTC
- Mishawum Park Apts PB Section 8
- Building 104 LIHTC
- Robert A. Georgine Towers §202 Senior
- Mary Colbert Apartments PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shore Plaza East PB Section 8 | East Boston | 2 km |
| Cobble Hill Apts PB Section 8 | Somerville | 2 km |
| Tai Tung Village PB Section 8 | Boston | 2.2 km |
| Castle Square Ii LIHTC | Boston | 2.4 km |
| Castle Square PB Section 8 | Boston | 2.4 km |
| South Cove Plaza LIHTC | Boston | 2.4 km |
| South Cove Apartments PB Section 8 | Boston | 2.4 km |
| 140 Clarendon LIHTCPB Section 8 | Boston | 2.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Charlestown
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does City Square Elderly Housing 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 City Square Elderly Housing?
Residents report average rents near $464/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 City Square Elderly Housing?
Contact the management office at 42 Park St in Charlestown. 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.