Columbia West Apts LIHTC Dorchester, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Columbia West Apts is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Dorchester, MA with 46 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 392 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02125 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 46 |
| Placed in service | 2005 |
How to apply at Columbia West Apts
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 392 Columbia Rd, 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Mountain Assoc LIHTC | Dorchester | 0.8 km |
| New Port Antonio Apts. PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 1.4 km |
| Warren Gardens Cooperative PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 1.4 km |
| Blue/elm Hill - Granite #3 PB Section 8 | Boston | 1.7 km |
| Granite V/ Blue Mountain LIHTC | Dorchester | 1.7 km |
| Academy Homes Ii/new Academy Estate PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 2 km |
| Roxse Residences PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 2.4 km |
| Mandela Homes PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 2.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Dorchester
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Columbia West Apts have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Columbia West Apts?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Columbia West Apts?
Contact the management office at 392 Columbia Rd 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.