Holgate Apartments Public Housing Dorchester, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Holgate Apartments is a Public Housing community in Dorchester, MA with 81 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $352/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 16 months.
81
total units
96%
occupancy
$352
avg resident rent
16 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 125 Elm Hill Ave, Dorchester, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $14,934/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,545/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 97% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Holgate Apartments
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 125 Elm Hill 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 (~$352/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 Mountain Assoc LIHTC | Dorchester | 0.8 km |
| 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 |
← All subsidized housing in Dorchester
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Holgate Apartments 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 Holgate Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $352/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 Holgate Apartments?
Contact the management office at 125 Elm Hill 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.