Franklin Highlands PB Section 8 Dorchester, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Franklin Highlands is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Dorchester, MA with 270 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $652/month on average.
270
total units
99%
occupancy
$652
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 157 Homestead St, Dorchester, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $27,004/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,839/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 76% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 38% |
How to apply at Franklin Highlands
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 157 Homestead 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 (~$652/mo average here).
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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Franklin Highlands 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 Franklin Highlands?
Residents report average rents near $652/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 Highlands?
Contact the management office at 157 Homestead 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.