Kenmore Abbey LIHTC Boston, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Kenmore Abbey is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Boston, MA with 199 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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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 | 490 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 190 |
| Placed in service | 2012 |
How to apply at Kenmore Abbey
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 490 Commonwealth Ave, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alice Heywood Taylor Public Housing | Roxbury | 1.1 km |
| Mission Main I LIHTC | Roxbury Crossing | 1.4 km |
| South Cove Plaza LIHTC | Boston | 1.7 km |
| South Cove Apartments PB Section 8 | Boston | 1.7 km |
| Roxse Residences PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 2.4 km |
| Mandela Homes PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 2.4 km |
| Village at Brookline LIHTC | Brookline | 2.8 km |
| Memorial Drive Housing LIHTC | Cambridge | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Kenmore Abbey 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 Kenmore Abbey?
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 Kenmore Abbey?
Contact the management office at 490 Commonwealth Ave 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.