Hong Lok House LIHTC Boston, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Hong Lok House is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Boston, MA with 40 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
40
total units
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occupancy
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avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 15 Essex St, Boston, MA 02111 Map → |
| Placed in service | 8888 |
How to apply at Hong Lok House
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 15 Essex St, 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.
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Cove Plaza LIHTC | Boston | 0.8 km |
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| 140 Clarendon LIHTCPB Section 8 | Boston | 0.8 km |
| Symphony Plaza West LIHTC | Boston | 2 km |
| Mary Ellen Mccormack Public Housing | South Boston | 2.4 km |
| Alice Heywood Taylor Public Housing | Roxbury | 2.8 km |
| Roxse Residences PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 2.8 km |
| Mandela Homes PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Hong Lok House have?
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 Hong Lok House?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Hong Lok House?
Contact the management office at 15 Essex St 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.