Orchard Commons Public Housing Roxbury, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Orchard Commons is a Public Housing community in Roxbury, MA with 66 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $938/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 77 months.
66
total units
97%
occupancy
$938
avg resident rent
77 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 234 Dudley St, Roxbury, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $43,901/yr |
| Average personal income | $19,868/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 52% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 82% |
| One-bedroom share | 18% |
How to apply at Orchard Commons
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 234 Dudley St, Roxbury; 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 (~$938/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Roxbury
- Alice Heywood Taylor Public Housing
- Roxse Residences PB Section 8
- Mandela Homes PB Section 8
- Academy Homes Ii/new Academy Estate PB Section 8
- New Port Antonio Apts. PB Section 8
- Warren Gardens Cooperative PB Section 8
- Academy Homes I LIHTC
- Orchard Park Phase Ii -hope Vi. Public Housing
- Grant Manor PB Section 8
- Doris Bunte Apartments Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Symphony Plaza Apartments PB Section 8 | Boston | 1.1 km |
| New Port Antonio LIHTC | Dorchester | 1.1 km |
| Symphony Plaza West LIHTC | Boston | 1.1 km |
| Castle Square I LIHTC | Boston | 1.4 km |
| Ruth Lillian Barkley Apartments Public Housing | Boston | 1.4 km |
| Mildred C. Hailey Apartments Public Housing | Jamaica Plain | 2 km |
| Mission Main I LIHTC | Roxbury Crossing | 2 km |
| Peterborough Housing PB Section 8 | Boston | 2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Roxbury
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Orchard Commons 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 Orchard Commons?
Residents report average rents near $938/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 Orchard Commons?
Contact the management office at 234 Dudley St in Roxbury. 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.