Quincy Commons Residentials §202 Senior Roxbury, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Quincy Commons Residentials is a Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) community in Roxbury, MA with 35 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $470/month on average.
35
total units
97%
occupancy
$470
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) |
|---|---|
| Address | 278 Blue Hill Ave, Roxbury, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $19,934/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,226/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 16% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 91% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Quincy Commons Residentials
Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
- Call or visit the management office at 278 Blue Hill Ave, 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 (~$470/mo average here).
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue/elm Hill - Granite #3 PB Section 8 | Boston | 0.8 km |
| Blue Elm United Estates LIHTC | Dorchester | 0.8 km |
| Franklin Highlands PB Section 8 | Dorchester | 0.8 km |
| Franklin Highlands LIHTC | Dorchester | 0.8 km |
| Blue Mountain Apartments PB Section 8 | Dorchester | 0.8 km |
| Granite V/ Blue Mountain LIHTC | Dorchester | 0.8 km |
| New Port Antonio LIHTC | Dorchester | 1.1 km |
| Franklin Hill Phase 1a LIHTC | Dorchester | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Quincy Commons Residentials have?
Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing). Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
How much is rent at Quincy Commons Residentials?
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 Quincy Commons Residentials?
Contact the management office at 278 Blue Hill Ave 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.