Downing Square LIHTCPB Section 8 Arlington, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Downing Square is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Arlington, MA with 48 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
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| Address | 112 Lowell Street, Arlington, MA 02474 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 48 |
| Placed in service | 2020 |
How to apply at Downing Square
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 112 Lowell Street, Arlington; 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 Arlington
- Millbrook Square Apartments PB Section 8
- Tc Capitol Square LIHTC
- Nan §811
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington Ha Public Housing | Lexington | 2.8 km |
| Noonan Glen PB Section 8 | Winchester | 4.2 km |
| Pri Noonan Glen Llc LIHTC | Winchester | 4.2 km |
| Saltonstall Sr Cit Cen Public Housing | Medford | 4.3 km |
| Wolcott Street 81 §811 | Medford | 4.3 km |
| Waverly Woods - Zone 6 Mclean LIHTC | Belmont | 4.5 km |
| Clarendon Hill Towers LIHTC | Somerville | 4.8 km |
| Clarendon Hill Towers PB Section 8 | Somerville | 4.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Arlington
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Downing Square have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. 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 Downing Square?
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 Downing Square?
Contact the management office at 112 Lowell Street in Arlington. 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.