Sumner St Hsg for the Elderly PB Section 8 Newton, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Sumner St Hsg for the Elderly is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Newton, MA with 42 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $501/month on average.
42
total units
98%
occupancy
$501
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 195 Sumner St, Newton, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $21,322/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,276/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Sumner St Hsg for the Elderly
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 195 Sumner St, Newton; 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 (~$501/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leventhal House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Boston | 3.5 km |
| Leventhal House PB Section 8 | Brighton | 3.5 km |
| Ulin House PB Section 8 | Brighton | 3.5 km |
| Wallingford Hsg PB Section 8 | Brighton | 3.5 km |
| Reservoir Towers PB Section 8 | Brighton | 3.5 km |
| Heritage at Cleveland Circle LIHTC | Boston | 3.5 km |
| Needham Ha Public Housing | Needham | 4 km |
| Arsenal Apts PB Section 8 | Watertown | 4.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Sumner St Hsg for the Elderly 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 Sumner St Hsg for the Elderly?
Residents report average rents near $501/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 Sumner St Hsg for the Elderly?
Contact the management office at 195 Sumner St in Newton. 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.