Pearl Street Park PB Section 8 Somerville, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Pearl Street Park is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Somerville, MA with 85 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $470/month on average.
85
total units
98%
occupancy
$470
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 240 Pearl St, Somerville, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $20,033/yr |
| Average personal income | $19,561/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Pearl Street Park
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 240 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 (~$470/mo average here).
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 | 2.8 km |
| Charles Newtown Cooperative PB Section 8 | Charlestown | 2.8 km |
| Amy Lowell House LIHTC | Boston | 2.8 km |
| Walden Square Apts LIHTC | Cambridge | 3.4 km |
| Chelsea Village PB Section 8 | Chelsea | 3.4 km |
| Briston Arms LIHTC | Cambridge | 3.4 km |
| Riverside Towers PB Section 8 | Medford | 3.7 km |
| Lyndon B Johnson Apts Llc LIHTC | Cambridge | 3.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Somerville
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Pearl Street Park 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 Pearl Street Park?
Residents report average rents near $470/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 Pearl Street Park?
Contact the management office at 240 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.