Wardman Trust PB Section 8 Roxbury, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Wardman Trust is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Roxbury, MA with 88 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $731/month on average.
88
total units
97%
occupancy
$731
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 3 Wardman Rd, Roxbury, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $28,645/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,792/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 73% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 24% |
How to apply at Wardman Trust
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 3 Wardman Rd, 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 (~$731/mo average here).
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- Roxse Residences PB Section 8
- Mandela Homes PB Section 8
- Academy Homes Ii/new Academy Estate PB Section 8
- New Port Antonio Apts. PB Section 8
- Warren Gardens Cooperative PB Section 8
- Academy Homes I LIHTC
- Orchard Park Phase Ii -hope Vi. Public Housing
- Grant Manor PB Section 8
- Doris Bunte Apartments Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mildred C. Hailey Apartments Public Housing | Jamaica Plain | 0.8 km |
| New Port Antonio LIHTC | Dorchester | 0.8 km |
| Blue/elm Hill - Granite #3 PB Section 8 | Boston | 1.1 km |
| Blue Elm United Estates LIHTC | Dorchester | 1.1 km |
| Franklin Highlands PB Section 8 | Dorchester | 1.1 km |
| Franklin Highlands LIHTC | Dorchester | 1.1 km |
| Blue Mountain Apartments PB Section 8 | Dorchester | 1.1 km |
| Granite V/ Blue Mountain LIHTC | Dorchester | 1.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Roxbury
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Wardman Trust 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 Wardman Trust?
Residents report average rents near $731/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 Wardman Trust?
Contact the management office at 3 Wardman Rd in 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.