Rockland Towers Public Housing West Roxbury, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Rockland Towers is a Public Housing community in West Roxbury, MA with 68 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $404/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 12 months.
68
total units
94%
occupancy
$404
avg resident rent
12 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 5300 Washington St Apt 11, West Roxbury, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $16,744/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,494/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 94% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 97% |
How to apply at Rockland Towers
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 5300 Washington St Apt 11, West 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 (~$404/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in West Roxbury
- Spring Street Public Housing
- Cheriton Heights Apts LIHTC
- Cheriton Grove PB Section 8
- Cheriton Grove Apts LIHTC
- Cheriton Heights Senior Housing §202 Senior
- May West Roxbury Residence §811
- West Roxbury Residences §811
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown Homes Phase One LIHTC | Boston | 0.8 km |
| Georgetowne Homes One PB Section 8 | Hyde Park | 1.7 km |
| Georgetowne Homes 1b LIHTCPB Section 8 | Boston | 1.7 km |
| Georgetowne Homes One B LIHTC | Boston | 1.7 km |
| Georgetowne Homes Two LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hyde Park | 1.7 km |
| Georgetowne Homes 1a LIHTCPB Section 8 | Boston | 1.7 km |
| Georgetowne Homes One a LIHTC | Boston | 1.7 km |
| 270 Baker Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | Boston | 2.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in West Roxbury
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Rockland Towers have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Rockland Towers?
Residents report average rents near $404/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 Rockland Towers?
Contact the management office at 5300 Washington St Apt 11 in West 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.