Grove Hall PB Section 8 Dorchester, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Grove Hall is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Dorchester, MA with 104 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $922/month on average.
104
total units
96%
occupancy
$922
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 Castlegate Rd Apt 9, Dorchester, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $37,467/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,301/yr |
| People per unit | 2.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 62% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 87% |
| One-bedroom share | 11% |
How to apply at Grove Hall
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 12 Castlegate Rd Apt 9, 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 (~$922/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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue/elm Hill - Granite #3 PB Section 8 | Boston | 0.8 km |
| Granite V/ Blue Mountain LIHTC | Dorchester | 0.8 km |
| New Port Antonio Apts. PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 1.1 km |
| Warren Gardens Cooperative PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 1.1 km |
| Academy Homes Ii/new Academy Estate PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 1.4 km |
| Mildred C. Hailey Apartments Public Housing | Jamaica Plain | 2 km |
| Academy Homes I LIHTC | Roxbury | 2 km |
| Roxse Residences PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 2.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Dorchester
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Grove Hall 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 Grove Hall?
Residents report average rents near $922/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 Grove Hall?
Contact the management office at 12 Castlegate Rd Apt 9 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.