Victory Gardens PB Section 8 East Boston, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Victory Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in East Boston, MA with 87 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $499/month on average.
87
total units
100%
occupancy
$499
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 54 Orleans St, East Boston, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $20,909/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,400/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 95% |
How to apply at Victory Gardens
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 54 Orleans St, East 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 (~$499/mo average here).
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- Landfall LIHTCPB Section 8
- Landfall LIHTCPB Section 8
- Maverick Landing Iii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Maverick Landing Ii LIHTC
- Barnes School LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charlestown Public Housing | Charlestown | 2 km |
| Charles Newtown Cooperative PB Section 8 | Charlestown | 2 km |
| Tai Tung Village PB Section 8 | Boston | 2.8 km |
| Castle Square Ii LIHTC | Boston | 3.4 km |
| Castle Square PB Section 8 | Boston | 3.4 km |
| South Cove Plaza LIHTC | Boston | 3.4 km |
| South Cove Apartments PB Section 8 | Boston | 3.4 km |
| 140 Clarendon LIHTCPB Section 8 | Boston | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Victory Gardens 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 Victory Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $499/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 Victory Gardens?
Contact the management office at 54 Orleans St in East 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.