Franklin Field Public Housing Dorchester, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Franklin Field is a Public Housing community in Dorchester, MA with 345 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $677/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 19 months.
345
total units
95%
occupancy
$677
avg resident rent
19 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 21A Ames St, Dorchester, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $28,614/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,592/yr |
| People per unit | 2.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 1% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 13% |
How to apply at Franklin Field
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 21A Ames St, 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 (~$677/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Dorchester
- Franklin Hill Phase 1a LIHTC
- Harbor Point LIHTC
- Harbor Point Apartments PB Section 8
- 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
- Blue Mountain Assoc LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Columbia Ii/granite 2b PB Section 8 | Boston | 1.4 km |
| Blue/elm Hill - Granite #3 PB Section 8 | Boston | 2.2 km |
| Granite V/ Blue Mountain LIHTC | Dorchester | 2.2 km |
| Washington Heights - Dorchester PB Section 8 | Dorchester | 2.2 km |
| Theroch PB Section 8 | Dorchester | 2.4 km |
| Washington Columbia Phase Ii LIHTC | Dorchester | 2.4 km |
| Mattapan Apartments PB Section 8 | Dorchester | 2.5 km |
| Cummins Towers PB Section 8 | Roslindale | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Dorchester
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Franklin Field 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 Franklin Field?
Residents report average rents near $677/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 Franklin Field?
Contact the management office at 21A Ames St 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.