Washington Columbia Apts. PB Section 8 Boston, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Washington Columbia Apts. is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Boston, MA with 151 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $572/month on average.
151
total units
92%
occupancy
$572
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 173 Columbia Rd, Boston, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $23,709/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,660/yr |
| People per unit | 1.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 76% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 38% |
How to apply at Washington Columbia Apts.
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 173 Columbia Rd, 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 (~$572/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blue/elm Hill - Granite #3 PB Section 8 | Boston | 0.8 km |
| Blue Elm United Estates LIHTC | Dorchester | 0.8 km |
| Franklin Highlands PB Section 8 | Dorchester | 0.8 km |
| Franklin Highlands LIHTC | Dorchester | 0.8 km |
| Blue Mountain Apartments PB Section 8 | Dorchester | 0.8 km |
| Granite V/ Blue Mountain LIHTC | Dorchester | 0.8 km |
| New Port Antonio LIHTC | Dorchester | 1.1 km |
| New Port Antonio Apts. PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Washington Columbia Apts. 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 Washington Columbia Apts.?
Residents report average rents near $572/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 Washington Columbia Apts.?
Contact the management office at 173 Columbia Rd in 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.