Orient Heights Phase 3 LIHTCPB Section 8 East Boston, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Orient Heights Phase 3 is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in East Boston, MA with 123 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
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| Address | 171 Faywood Avenue, East Boston, MA 02128 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 123 |
| Placed in service | 2023 |
| Affordability term | 50 years |
How to apply at Orient Heights Phase 3
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 171 Faywood Avenue, East 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.
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- Landfall LIHTCPB Section 8
- Landfall LIHTCPB Section 8
- Maverick Landing Iii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Victory Gardens PB Section 8
- Maverick Landing Ii LIHTC
- Barnes School LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Margolis-scrivano-mace Apartments Public Housing | Chelsea | 1.4 km |
| Broadway Glen Apts LIHTC | Chelsea | 1.4 km |
| Broadway Glen PB Section 8 | Chelsea | 1.4 km |
| Rose Street & Pamona Street Public Housing | Revere | 2.2 km |
| Prospect House LIHTC | Revere | 2.8 km |
| Chelsea Village PB Section 8 | Chelsea | 3.4 km |
| Maverick Gardens I LIHTC | Boston | 3.4 km |
| Jack Satter House PB Section 8 | Revere | 4.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in East Boston
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Orient Heights Phase 3 have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Orient Heights Phase 3?
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 Orient Heights Phase 3?
Contact the management office at 171 Faywood Avenue in East 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.