Franklin Hill Phase 2a Public Housing Dorchester, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Franklin Hill Phase 2a is a Public Housing community in Dorchester, MA with 52 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $847/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 54 months.
52
total units
100%
occupancy
$847
avg resident rent
54 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Shandon Rd Ste 513, Dorchester, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $38,286/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,433/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 63% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 88% |
| One-bedroom share | 27% |
How to apply at Franklin Hill Phase 2a
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 1 Shandon Rd Ste 513, 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 (~$847/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 PB Section 8
- Franklin Highlands LIHTC
- New Port Antonio LIHTC
- Keystone Apts PB Section 8
- Blue Mountain Apartments PB Section 8
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 |
| Blue Mountain Assoc LIHTC | Dorchester | 2.4 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Franklin Hill Phase 2a 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 Hill Phase 2a?
Residents report average rents near $847/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 Hill Phase 2a?
Contact the management office at 1 Shandon Rd Ste 513 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.