Franklin Park LIHTCPB Section 8 Boston, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Franklin Park is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Boston, MA with 156 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $603/month on average.
156
total units
94%
occupancy
$603
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 Mount Bowdoin Ter, Boston, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $23,922/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,218/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 33% |
How to apply at Franklin Park
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 20 Mount Bowdoin Ter, Boston; 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 (~$603/mo average here).
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| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Hill Phase 1a LIHTC | Dorchester | 0.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Franklin Park have?
Project-Based Section 8; 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 Park?
Residents report average rents near $603/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 Park?
Contact the management office at 20 Mount Bowdoin Ter in Boston. 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.