Restoration Housing/rhc PB Section 8 Boston, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Restoration Housing/rhc is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Boston, MA with 81 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $916/month on average.
81
total units
99%
occupancy
$916
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 52 Francis St, Boston, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $37,236/yr |
| Average personal income | $20,287/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 63% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 81% |
| One-bedroom share | 43% |
How to apply at Restoration Housing/rhc
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 52 Francis St, 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 (~$916/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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| Symphony Plaza West LIHTC | Boston | 2.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Restoration Housing/rhc 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 Restoration Housing/rhc?
Residents report average rents near $916/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 Restoration Housing/rhc?
Contact the management office at 52 Francis St in 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.