Noral Housing PB Section 8 Dorchester, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Noral Housing is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Dorchester, MA with 57 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $657/month on average.
57
total units
100%
occupancy
$657
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 Algonquin St, Dorchester, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $27,830/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,552/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 5% |
How to apply at Noral Housing
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 12 Algonquin 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 (~$657/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Dorchester
- Franklin Hill Phase 1a LIHTC
- Harbor Point LIHTC
- Harbor Point Apartments PB Section 8
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Mountain Assoc LIHTC | Dorchester | 1.4 km |
| Theroch PB Section 8 | Dorchester | 1.4 km |
| Blue/elm Hill - Granite #3 PB Section 8 | Boston | 2 km |
| Granite V/ Blue Mountain LIHTC | Dorchester | 2 km |
| New Port Antonio Apts. PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 2.4 km |
| Warren Gardens Cooperative PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 2.4 km |
| Academy Homes Ii/new Academy Estate PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 2.8 km |
| Mildred C. Hailey Apartments Public Housing | Jamaica Plain | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Dorchester
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Noral Housing 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 Noral Housing?
Residents report average rents near $657/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 Noral Housing?
Contact the management office at 12 Algonquin 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.