Mt. Vernon I PB Section 8 Somerville, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mt. Vernon I is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Somerville, MA with 8 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 54 Mount Vernon St, Somerville, MA Map → |
How to apply at Mt. Vernon I
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 54 Mount Vernon St, Somerville; 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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- Brady Towers Public Housing
- Clarendon Hill Towers PB Section 8
- Cobble Hill Apts PB Section 8
- Mystic View Apt Public Housing
- Bryant Manor / Somerville H.a. PB Section 8
- B F Faulkner Tower PB Section 8
- Vna Senior Living Community LIHTC
- Visiting Nurse Assisted Living Community LIHTC
- Capen Court Apts LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charlestown Public Housing | Charlestown | 1.7 km |
| Charles Newtown Cooperative PB Section 8 | Charlestown | 1.7 km |
| Castle Square Ii LIHTC | Boston | 3.4 km |
| Castle Square PB Section 8 | Boston | 3.4 km |
| Shore Plaza East PB Section 8 | East Boston | 3.4 km |
| South Cove Plaza LIHTC | Boston | 3.4 km |
| South Cove Apartments PB Section 8 | Boston | 3.4 km |
| 140 Clarendon LIHTCPB Section 8 | Boston | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Somerville
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mt. Vernon I 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 Mt. Vernon I?
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 Mt. Vernon I?
Contact the management office at 54 Mount Vernon St in Somerville. 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.