Cobble Hill Apts PB Section 8 Somerville, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Cobble Hill Apts is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Somerville, MA with 223 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $421/month on average.
223
total units
100%
occupancy
$421
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 84 Washington St, Somerville, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $17,615/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,226/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 91% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 85% |
How to apply at Cobble Hill Apts
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 84 Washington St, 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 (~$421/mo average here).
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- 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
- Pearl Street Park PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charlestown Public Housing | Charlestown | 1.7 km |
| Charles Newtown Cooperative PB Section 8 | Charlestown | 1.7 km |
| Castle Square Ii LIHTC | Boston | 3.4 km |
| Castle Square PB Section 8 | Boston | 3.4 km |
| Shore Plaza East PB Section 8 | East Boston | 3.4 km |
| South Cove Plaza LIHTC | Boston | 3.4 km |
| South Cove Apartments PB Section 8 | Boston | 3.4 km |
| 140 Clarendon LIHTCPB Section 8 | Boston | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Cobble Hill Apts 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 Cobble Hill Apts?
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 Cobble Hill Apts?
Contact the management office at 84 Washington St 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.