Warren Gardens Cooperative PB Section 8 Roxbury, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Warren Gardens Cooperative is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Roxbury, MA with 227 units reporting 65% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $580/month on average.
227
total units
65%
occupancy
$580
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Rockland St, Roxbury, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $23,874/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,526/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 16% |
How to apply at Warren Gardens Cooperative
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 1 Rockland St, 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 (~$580/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Mountain Assoc LIHTC | Dorchester | 1.1 km |
| Blue/elm Hill - Granite #3 PB Section 8 | Boston | 1.4 km |
| Blue Elm United Estates LIHTC | Dorchester | 1.4 km |
| Franklin Highlands PB Section 8 | Dorchester | 1.4 km |
| Franklin Highlands LIHTC | Dorchester | 1.4 km |
| Blue Mountain Apartments PB Section 8 | Dorchester | 1.4 km |
| Granite V/ Blue Mountain LIHTC | Dorchester | 1.4 km |
| Mildred C. Hailey Apartments Public Housing | Jamaica Plain | 1.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Roxbury
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Warren Gardens Cooperative 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 Warren Gardens Cooperative?
Residents report average rents near $580/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 Warren Gardens Cooperative?
Contact the management office at 1 Rockland St 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.