Shore Plaza East PB Section 8 East Boston, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Shore Plaza East is a Project-Based Section 8 community in East Boston, MA with 378 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $588/month on average.
378
total units
97%
occupancy
$588
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 408 Border St, East Boston, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $24,453/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,593/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 55% |
How to apply at Shore Plaza East
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 408 Border St, East 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 (~$588/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charlestown Public Housing | Charlestown | 1.7 km |
| Charles Newtown Cooperative PB Section 8 | Charlestown | 1.7 km |
| Margolis-scrivano-mace Apartments Public Housing | Chelsea | 2.8 km |
| Cobble Hill Apts PB Section 8 | Somerville | 3.4 km |
| Tai Tung Village PB Section 8 | Boston | 3.7 km |
| Castle Square Ii LIHTC | Boston | 4.2 km |
| Castle Square PB Section 8 | Boston | 4.2 km |
| South Cove Plaza LIHTC | Boston | 4.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Shore Plaza East 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 Shore Plaza East?
Residents report average rents near $588/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 Shore Plaza East?
Contact the management office at 408 Border St in East 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.