Franklin Highlands LIHTC Dorchester, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Franklin Highlands is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Dorchester, MA with 270 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 | 278 Humboldt Ave, Dorchester, MA 02121 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 265 |
| Placed in service | 8888 |
How to apply at Franklin Highlands
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 278 Humboldt Ave, 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
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Academy Homes Ii/new Academy Estate PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 1.1 km |
| Mildred C. Hailey Apartments Public Housing | Jamaica Plain | 1.4 km |
| New Port Antonio Apts. PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 1.4 km |
| Warren Gardens Cooperative PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 1.4 km |
| Roxse Residences PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 2.4 km |
| Mandela Homes PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 2.4 km |
| Mission Park PB Section 8 | Boston | 2.8 km |
| Mission Park Lp LIHTC | Boston | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Dorchester
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Franklin Highlands 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 Franklin Highlands?
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 Franklin Highlands?
Contact the management office at 278 Humboldt Ave 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.