Fenno House PB Section 8 Quincy, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Fenno House is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Quincy, MA with 31 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $356/month on average.
31
total units
100%
occupancy
$356
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 540 Hancock St, Quincy, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $15,352/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,997/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 100% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Fenno House
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 540 Hancock St, Quincy; 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 (~$356/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Apts PB Section 8 | Dorchester | 2.8 km |
| Mattapan Apartments PB Section 8 | Dorchester | 4 km |
| 225 Centre Llc LIHTC | Boston | 4 km |
| Peabody Square Public Housing | Dorchester | 4 km |
| Pasciucco Apartments Public Housing | Dorchester | 4.2 km |
| Codman Apartments Public Housing | Dorchester | 4.3 km |
| New Franklin Park Apts Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Dorchester | 4.7 km |
| Dorchester House PB Section 8 | Dorchester | 4.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Fenno House 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 Fenno House?
Residents report average rents near $356/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 Fenno House?
Contact the management office at 540 Hancock St in Quincy. 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.