Lionhead Apts. PB Section 8 Dorchester, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Lionhead Apts. is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Dorchester, MA with 71 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $697/month on average.
71
total units
93%
occupancy
$697
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 713 Dudley St, Dorchester, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $28,908/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,381/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 71% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 32% |
How to apply at Lionhead Apts.
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 713 Dudley St, 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 (~$697/mo average here).
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- Harbor Point LIHTC
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| New Port Antonio Apts. PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 0.8 km |
| Warren Gardens Cooperative PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 0.8 km |
| Roxse Residences PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 1.4 km |
| Mandela Homes PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 1.4 km |
| Blue Mountain Assoc LIHTC | Dorchester | 1.4 km |
| Academy Homes Ii/new Academy Estate PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 1.7 km |
| Mary Ellen Mccormack Public Housing | South Boston | 2 km |
| Blue/elm Hill - Granite #3 PB Section 8 | Boston | 2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Dorchester
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Lionhead Apts. 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 Lionhead Apts.?
Residents report average rents near $697/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 Lionhead Apts.?
Contact the management office at 713 Dudley 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.