Spring Street Public Housing West Roxbury, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Spring Street is a Public Housing community in West Roxbury, MA with 104 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $449/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 5 months.
104
total units
97%
occupancy
$449
avg resident rent
5 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 31 Spring St, West Roxbury, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $19,182/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,490/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 96% |
How to apply at Spring Street
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 31 Spring St, 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 (~$449/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in West Roxbury
- Rockland Towers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Roslindale Senior Non-profit §202 Senior | Roslindale | 1.7 km |
| Washington Beech Hope Vi LIHTC | Boston | 1.7 km |
| Georgetown Homes Phase One LIHTC | Boston | 2.4 km |
| Roslindale House PB Section 8 | Roslindale | 2.5 km |
| Georgetowne Homes One PB Section 8 | Hyde Park | 2.8 km |
| Georgetowne Homes 1b LIHTCPB Section 8 | Boston | 2.8 km |
| Georgetowne Homes One B LIHTC | Boston | 2.8 km |
| Georgetowne Homes Two LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hyde Park | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in West Roxbury
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Spring Street 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 Spring Street?
Residents report average rents near $449/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 Spring Street?
Contact the management office at 31 Spring St 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.