Mattapan Center for Life §202 Senior Mattapan, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mattapan Center for Life is a Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) community in Mattapan, MA with 44 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $334/month on average.
44
total units
98%
occupancy
$334
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) |
|---|---|
| Address | 550 River St, Mattapan, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $13,787/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,234/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 100% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Mattapan Center for Life
Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
- Call or visit the management office at 550 River St, Mattapan; 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 (~$334/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Mattapan
- Foley Senior Residences & E Building LIHTC
- Hassan Apartments Public Housing
- Schoolhouse Brookledge Cummins Lp LIHTC
- Mattapan Heights Ii LIHTC
- Mattapan Heights Iii LIHTC
- Olmsted Green Rental Housing Phase I LIHTC
- Adams Court Phase a LIHTCPB Section 8
- Groveland Public Housing
- Mattapan Heights Iv LIHTC
- Schoolhouse Kenilworth Williams Lp LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cummins Towers PB Section 8 | Roslindale | 2 km |
| Franklin Field Public Housing | Dorchester | 2.4 km |
| Florence Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Roslindale | 2.8 km |
| Franklin Hill Phase 1a LIHTC | Dorchester | 3.4 km |
| Blake Estates I PB Section 8 | Hyde Park | 3.4 km |
| Granite Lena Park LIHTC | Dorchester | 3.4 km |
| Granite Lena Park Apartments PB Section 8 | Dorchester | 3.4 km |
| Georgetowne Homes One PB Section 8 | Hyde Park | 3.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Mattapan
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mattapan Center for Life 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 Mattapan Center for Life?
Residents report average rents near $334/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 Mattapan Center for Life?
Contact the management office at 550 River St in Mattapan. 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.