Washington Heights - Dorchester PB Section 8 Dorchester, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Washington Heights - Dorchester is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Dorchester, MA with 175 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $747/month on average.
175
total units
97%
occupancy
$747
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 86 Crawford St, Dorchester, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $30,842/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,064/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 69% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 31% |
How to apply at Washington Heights - Dorchester
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 86 Crawford St, 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 (~$747/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Dorchester
- Franklin Hill Phase 1a LIHTC
- Harbor Point LIHTC
- Harbor Point Apartments PB Section 8
- Franklin Field Public Housing
- Blue Elm United Estates LIHTC
- 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 Mountain Assoc LIHTC | Dorchester | 0.8 km |
| Academy Homes Ii/new Academy Estate PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 1.1 km |
| Mildred C. Hailey Apartments Public Housing | Jamaica Plain | 1.4 km |
| New Port Antonio Apts. PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 1.4 km |
| Warren Gardens Cooperative PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 1.4 km |
| Roxse Residences PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 2.4 km |
| Mandela Homes PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 2.4 km |
| Mission Park PB Section 8 | Boston | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Dorchester
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Washington Heights - Dorchester 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 Heights - Dorchester?
Residents report average rents near $747/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 Heights - Dorchester?
Contact the management office at 86 Crawford St 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.