Hope in Dorchester LIHTC Dorchester, MA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Hope in Dorchester is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Dorchester, MA with 40 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

40
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
Address88 Nightingale St, Dorchester, MA 02124 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units40
Placed in service8888

How to apply at Hope in Dorchester

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 88 Nightingale St, Dorchester; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

Other subsidized housing in Dorchester

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

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Blue Mountain Assoc LIHTCDorchester2.2 km
Theroch PB Section 8Dorchester2.2 km
Washington Columbia Phase Ii LIHTCDorchester2.2 km
Blue/elm Hill - Granite #3 PB Section 8Boston2.4 km
Granite V/ Blue Mountain LIHTCDorchester2.4 km
Washington Heights - Dorchester PB Section 8Dorchester2.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Hope in Dorchester 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 Hope in Dorchester?
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 Hope in Dorchester?
Contact the management office at 88 Nightingale St 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.