Colonial Point PB Section 8 Wakefield, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Colonial Point is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Wakefield, MA with 44 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $535/month on average.
44
total units
95%
occupancy
$535
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 95 Audubon Rd, Wakefield, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $22,144/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,482/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 87% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 91% |
How to apply at Colonial Point
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 95 Audubon Rd, Wakefield; 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 (~$535/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Wakefield
- Arbor at Wakefield LIHTCPB Section 8
- Crystal View Apt Public Housing
- Lincoln School / Wakefield H.a. PB Section 8
- Wakefield Senior Housing §202 Senior
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Sanborn Place PB Section 8 | Reading | 2.8 km |
| Reading Residential Programs §811 | Reading | 2.8 km |
| Longwood Place at Reading LIHTC | Reading | 4.3 km |
| Hopkins Street Housing, Inc. §811 | Reading | 4.3 km |
| Reading Community Residence §811 | Reading | 4.3 km |
| Mountain View Terrace PB Section 8 | Stoneham | 6.7 km |
| Cedar Glen LIHTC | Reading | 6.7 km |
| Cedar Glen LIHTCPB Section 8 | Reading | 6.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Wakefield
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Colonial Point 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 Colonial Point?
Residents report average rents near $535/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 Colonial Point?
Contact the management office at 95 Audubon Rd in Wakefield. 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.