Pearl §811 Somerville, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Pearl is a Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities) community in Somerville, MA with 10 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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occupancy
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avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities) |
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| Address | 86 Pearl St, Somerville, MA Map → |
How to apply at Pearl
Section 811 PRAC: supportive housing for adults with disabilities, income-based rent with services.
- Call or visit the management office at 86 Pearl 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.
Other subsidized housing in Somerville
- Clarendon Hill Towers LIHTC
- 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 | 2.5 km |
| Charles Newtown Cooperative PB Section 8 | Charlestown | 2.5 km |
| Kenmore Abbey LIHTC | Boston | 3.3 km |
| Kenmore Abbey PB Section 8 | Boston | 3.3 km |
| Memorial Drive Housing LIHTC | Cambridge | 3.4 km |
| Walden Square Apts LIHTC | Cambridge | 3.5 km |
| Castle Square Ii LIHTC | Boston | 3.7 km |
| Castle Square PB Section 8 | Boston | 3.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Somerville
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Pearl have?
Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities). Section 811 PRAC: supportive housing for adults with disabilities, income-based rent with services.
How much is rent at Pearl?
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 Pearl?
Contact the management office at 86 Pearl 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.