Commonwealth Elderly-fidelis Way Public Housing Brighton, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Commonwealth Elderly-fidelis Way is a Public Housing community in Brighton, MA with 116 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $439/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 32 months.
116
total units
96%
occupancy
$439
avg resident rent
32 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 4 Fidelis Way, Brighton, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $18,734/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,690/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 93% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 91% |
How to apply at Commonwealth Elderly-fidelis Way
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 4 Fidelis Way, Brighton; 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 (~$439/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Brighton
- Commonwealth Public Housing
- Leventhal House PB Section 8
- Ulin House PB Section 8
- Tc Charlesview Apts LIHTC
- Wallingford Hsg PB Section 8
- Covenant House I&ii PB Section 8
- Reservoir Towers PB Section 8
- Corey Assisted Living Llc LIHTC
- Washington Street Public Housing
- Brighton-allston Apts LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charlesview Redevelopment LIHTC | Boston | 1.1 km |
| Charlesview Incorporated PB Section 8 | Boston | 1.1 km |
| Leventhal House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Boston | 1.4 km |
| Memorial Drive Housing LIHTC | Cambridge | 2 km |
| Mission Park PB Section 8 | Boston | 3.4 km |
| Mission Park Lp LIHTC | Boston | 3.4 km |
| Village at Brookline LIHTC | Brookline | 3.4 km |
| Mission Main I LIHTC | Roxbury Crossing | 3.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Brighton
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Commonwealth Elderly-fidelis Way 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 Commonwealth Elderly-fidelis Way?
Residents report average rents near $439/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 Commonwealth Elderly-fidelis Way?
Contact the management office at 4 Fidelis Way in Brighton. 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.