Veterans Benefits Clearinghouse PB Section 8 Dorchester, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Veterans Benefits Clearinghouse is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Dorchester, MA with 30 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $762/month on average.
30
total units
93%
occupancy
$762
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 495 Blue Hill Ave, Dorchester, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $31,107/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,372/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 73% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
| One-bedroom share | 47% |
How to apply at Veterans Benefits Clearinghouse
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 495 Blue Hill 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 (~$762/mo average here).
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue/elm Hill - Granite #3 PB Section 8 | Boston | 0.8 km |
| Granite V/ Blue Mountain LIHTC | Dorchester | 0.8 km |
| New Port Antonio Apts. PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 1.1 km |
| Warren Gardens Cooperative PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 1.1 km |
| Academy Homes Ii/new Academy Estate PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 1.4 km |
| Mildred C. Hailey Apartments Public Housing | Jamaica Plain | 2 km |
| Academy Homes I LIHTC | Roxbury | 2 km |
| Roxse Residences PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 2.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Veterans Benefits Clearinghouse 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 Veterans Benefits Clearinghouse?
Residents report average rents near $762/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 Veterans Benefits Clearinghouse?
Contact the management office at 495 Blue Hill 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.