Longfellow House §202 Senior Roslindale, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Longfellow House is a Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) community in Roslindale, MA with 44 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $472/month on average.
44
total units
95%
occupancy
$472
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) |
|---|---|
| Address | 885 South St, Roslindale, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $19,797/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,817/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 91% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Longfellow House
Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
- Call or visit the management office at 885 South St, Roslindale; 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 (~$472/mo average here).
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- Roslyn Apartments Public Housing
- Roslindale House PB Section 8
- Roslindale Senior Non-profit §202 Senior
- Trinty Washington Beech Four Phase Ii Lp LIHTC
- Trinity Washington Beech Phase Ii Lp LIHTC
- Washington Beech Phase 2b Public Housing
- Washington Beech Phase 1b Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetowne Homes One PB Section 8 | Hyde Park | 3.4 km |
| Georgetowne Homes 1b LIHTCPB Section 8 | Boston | 3.4 km |
| Georgetowne Homes One B LIHTC | Boston | 3.4 km |
| Franklin Field Public Housing | Dorchester | 3.4 km |
| Georgetowne Homes Two LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hyde Park | 3.4 km |
| Georgetowne Homes 1a LIHTCPB Section 8 | Boston | 3.4 km |
| Georgetowne Homes One a LIHTC | Boston | 3.4 km |
| Franklin Hill Phase 1a LIHTC | Dorchester | 3.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Longfellow House have?
Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing). Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
How much is rent at Longfellow House?
Residents report average rents near $472/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 Longfellow House?
Contact the management office at 885 South St in Roslindale. 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.