Somerville 268 Washington Street PB Section 8 Somerville, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Somerville 268 Washington Street is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Somerville, MA with 24 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $572/month on average.
24
total units
92%
occupancy
$572
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 268 Washington St, Somerville, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $23,511/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,755/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 55% |
How to apply at Somerville 268 Washington Street
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 268 Washington St, Somerville; 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 (~$572/mo average here).
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- Bryant Manor / Somerville H.a. PB Section 8
- B F Faulkner Tower PB Section 8
- Vna Senior Living Community LIHTC
- Visiting Nurse Assisted Living Community LIHTC
- Capen Court Apts LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Drive Housing LIHTC | Cambridge | 2.8 km |
| Walden Square Apts LIHTC | Cambridge | 2.8 km |
| Charlestown Public Housing | Charlestown | 3.4 km |
| Charles Newtown Cooperative PB Section 8 | Charlestown | 3.4 km |
| Kenmore Abbey LIHTC | Boston | 3.4 km |
| Kenmore Abbey PB Section 8 | Boston | 3.4 km |
| Fresh Pond Apartments PB Section 8 | Cambridge | 3.5 km |
| Rindge Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | Cambridge | 3.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Somerville
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Somerville 268 Washington Street 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 Somerville 268 Washington Street?
Residents report average rents near $572/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 Somerville 268 Washington Street?
Contact the management office at 268 Washington St in Somerville. 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.