South Boston Elderly Housing §202 Senior South Boston, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
South Boston Elderly Housing is a Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) community in South Boston, MA with 50 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $504/month on average.
50
total units
100%
occupancy
$504
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 H St, South Boston, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $21,775/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,848/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 88% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at South Boston Elderly Housing
Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
- Call or visit the management office at 120 H St, South 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 (~$504/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in South Boston
- Mary Ellen Mccormack Public Housing
- West Broadway Homes LIHTC
- Foley Apartments Public Housing
- West Ninth Street Public Housing
- South Boston Non Profit House §202 Senior
- Waterview Apts PB Section 8
- Father Walter J Martin Cooperative Homes LIHTC
- John Boyle O'reilly School Apts. PB Section 8
- Bay Cove Group Homes Iii PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harbor Point LIHTC | Dorchester | 1.1 km |
| Harbor Point Apartments PB Section 8 | Dorchester | 1.1 km |
| Castle Square I LIHTC | Boston | 2.8 km |
| Ruth Lillian Barkley Apartments Public Housing | Boston | 2.8 km |
| Tai Tung Village PB Section 8 | Boston | 2.8 km |
| Torre Unidad Public Housing | Boston | 2.8 km |
| Franklin Square Apts LIHTC | Boston | 2.8 km |
| Franklin Square House PB Section 8 | Boston | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in South Boston
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does South Boston Elderly Housing have?
Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing). Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
How much is rent at South Boston Elderly Housing?
Residents report average rents near $504/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 South Boston Elderly Housing?
Contact the management office at 120 H St in South 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.