Hong Lok House PB Section 8 Boston, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Hong Lok House is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Boston, MA with 28 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $360/month on average.
28
total units
100%
occupancy
$360
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 15 Essex St, Boston, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $14,790/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,618/yr |
| People per unit | 1.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 100% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Hong Lok House
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 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 (~$360/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Cove Plaza LIHTC | Boston | 0.8 km |
| South Cove Apartments PB Section 8 | Boston | 0.8 km |
| 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?
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 Hong Lok House?
Residents report average rents near $360/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 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.