The Talbot House §202 Senior Dorchester, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
The Talbot House is a Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) community in Dorchester, MA with 13 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $307/month on average.
13
total units
100%
occupancy
$307
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) |
|---|---|
| Address | 538 Talbot Ave, Dorchester, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $12,755/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,755/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 17% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 92% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at The Talbot House
Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
- Call or visit the management office at 538 Talbot Ave, Dorchester; 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 (~$307/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Dorchester
- Franklin Hill Phase 1a LIHTC
- Harbor Point LIHTC
- Harbor Point Apartments PB Section 8
- Franklin Field Public Housing
- Blue Elm United Estates LIHTC
- Franklin Highlands PB Section 8
- Franklin Highlands LIHTC
- New Port Antonio LIHTC
- Keystone Apts PB Section 8
- Blue Mountain Apartments PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Columbia Ii/granite 2b PB Section 8 | Boston | 2 km |
| Franklin Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | Boston | 2 km |
| Blue Mountain Assoc LIHTC | Dorchester | 2.8 km |
| Theroch PB Section 8 | Dorchester | 2.8 km |
| Washington Columbia Phase Ii LIHTC | Dorchester | 2.8 km |
| Washington Columbia Apts. PB Section 8 | Boston | 2.8 km |
| Washington Apts LIHTC | Dorchester | 2.8 km |
| Blue/elm Hill - Granite #3 PB Section 8 | Boston | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does The Talbot House 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 The Talbot House?
Residents report average rents near $307/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 The Talbot House?
Contact the management office at 538 Talbot Ave in Dorchester. 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.