Codman Apartments Public Housing Dorchester, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Codman Apartments is a Public Housing community in Dorchester, MA with 100 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $428/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 23 months.
100
total units
95%
occupancy
$428
avg resident rent
23 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 784 Washington St Apt 111, Dorchester, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $17,760/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,040/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 95% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 90% |
How to apply at Codman Apartments
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 784 Washington St Apt 111, Dorchester; 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 (~$428/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Dorchester
- Franklin Hill Phase 1a LIHTC
- Harbor Point LIHTC
- Harbor Point Apartments PB Section 8
- Franklin Field Public Housing
- Blue Elm United Estates LIHTC
- Franklin Highlands PB Section 8
- Franklin Highlands LIHTC
- New Port Antonio LIHTC
- Keystone Apts PB Section 8
- Blue Mountain Apartments PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mattapan Apartments PB Section 8 | Dorchester | 1.4 km |
| Washington Columbia Ii/granite 2b PB Section 8 | Boston | 2.4 km |
| Franklin Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | Boston | 2.4 km |
| Blue Mountain Assoc LIHTC | Dorchester | 3.4 km |
| Theroch PB Section 8 | Dorchester | 3.4 km |
| Washington Columbia Phase Ii LIHTC | Dorchester | 3.4 km |
| Washington Columbia Apts. PB Section 8 | Boston | 3.4 km |
| Washington Apts LIHTC | Dorchester | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Dorchester
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Codman Apartments have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Codman Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $428/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 Codman Apartments?
Contact the management office at 784 Washington St Apt 111 in Dorchester. 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.