Roslindale House PB Section 8 Roslindale, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Roslindale House is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Roslindale, MA with 83 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $389/month on average.
83
total units
98%
occupancy
$389
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 Poplar St, Roslindale, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $16,585/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,889/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 96% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Roslindale House
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 120 Poplar St, Roslindale; 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 (~$389/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Roslindale
- Cummins Towers PB Section 8
- Florence Apts Lp LIHTC
- Florence Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Roslyn Apartments Public Housing
- Roslindale Senior Non-profit §202 Senior
- Trinty Washington Beech Four Phase Ii Lp LIHTC
- Trinity Washington Beech Phase Ii Lp LIHTC
- Longfellow House §202 Senior
- Washington Beech Phase 2b Public Housing
- Washington Beech Phase 1b Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetowne Homes One PB Section 8 | Hyde Park | 2.4 km |
| Georgetowne Homes 1b LIHTCPB Section 8 | Boston | 2.4 km |
| Georgetowne Homes One B LIHTC | Boston | 2.4 km |
| Georgetowne Homes Two LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hyde Park | 2.4 km |
| Georgetowne Homes 1a LIHTCPB Section 8 | Boston | 2.4 km |
| Georgetowne Homes One a LIHTC | Boston | 2.4 km |
| Georgetown Homes Phase One LIHTC | Boston | 2.8 km |
| Blake Estates I PB Section 8 | Hyde Park | 3.3 km |
← All subsidized housing in Roslindale
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Roslindale House 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 Roslindale House?
Residents report average rents near $389/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 Roslindale House?
Contact the management office at 120 Poplar St in Roslindale. 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.