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.

123
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address171 Faywood Avenue, East Boston, MA 02128 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units123
Placed in service2023
Affordability term50 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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 171 Faywood Avenue, East Boston; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

Other subsidized housing in East Boston

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Margolis-scrivano-mace Apartments Public HousingChelsea1.4 km
Broadway Glen Apts LIHTCChelsea1.4 km
Broadway Glen PB Section 8Chelsea1.4 km
Rose Street & Pamona Street Public HousingRevere2.2 km
Prospect House LIHTCRevere2.8 km
Chelsea Village PB Section 8Chelsea3.4 km
Maverick Gardens I LIHTCBoston3.4 km
Jack Satter House PB Section 8Revere4.2 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.