Mary Ellen Mccormack Public Housing South Boston, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mary Ellen Mccormack is a Public Housing community in South Boston, MA with 994 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $522/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 33 months.
994
total units
93%
occupancy
$522
avg resident rent
33 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 429 Old Colony Ave, South Boston, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $22,214/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,763/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 42% |
How to apply at Mary Ellen Mccormack
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 429 Old Colony Ave, South 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 (~$522/mo average here).
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- Foley Apartments Public Housing
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- South Boston Non Profit House §202 Senior
- South Boston Elderly Housing §202 Senior
- Waterview Apts PB Section 8
- Father Walter J Martin Cooperative Homes LIHTC
- John Boyle O'reilly School Apts. PB Section 8
- Bay Cove Group Homes Iii PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harbor Point LIHTC | Dorchester | 1.4 km |
| Harbor Point Apartments PB Section 8 | Dorchester | 1.4 km |
| Castle Square I LIHTC | Boston | 2 km |
| Ruth Lillian Barkley Apartments Public Housing | Boston | 2 km |
| Torre Unidad Public Housing | Boston | 2 km |
| Tai Tung Village PB Section 8 | Boston | 2.4 km |
| Roxse Residences PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 2.5 km |
| Mandela Homes PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 2.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in South Boston
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mary Ellen Mccormack have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Mary Ellen Mccormack?
Residents report average rents near $522/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 Mary Ellen Mccormack?
Contact the management office at 429 Old Colony Ave in South 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.