Washington Street Public Housing Brighton, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Washington Street is a Public Housing community in Brighton, MA with 82 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $378/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 17 months.
82
total units
93%
occupancy
$378
avg resident rent
17 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 95 Washington St, Brighton, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $15,727/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,582/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 97% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 88% |
How to apply at Washington Street
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 95 Washington St, Brighton; 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 (~$378/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Brighton
- Commonwealth Public Housing
- Leventhal House PB Section 8
- Ulin House PB Section 8
- Tc Charlesview Apts LIHTC
- Wallingford Hsg PB Section 8
- Covenant House I&ii PB Section 8
- Reservoir Towers PB Section 8
- Commonwealth Elderly-fidelis Way Public Housing
- Corey Assisted Living Llc LIHTC
- Brighton-allston Apts LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leventhal House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Boston | 0.8 km |
| Charlesview Redevelopment LIHTC | Boston | 2.2 km |
| Charlesview Incorporated PB Section 8 | Boston | 2.2 km |
| Mission Park PB Section 8 | Boston | 2.8 km |
| Mission Park Lp LIHTC | Boston | 2.8 km |
| Village at Brookline LIHTC | Brookline | 2.8 km |
| Memorial Drive Housing LIHTC | Cambridge | 2.8 km |
| Mission Main I LIHTC | Roxbury Crossing | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Brighton
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Washington Street have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Washington Street?
Residents report average rents near $378/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 Street?
Contact the management office at 95 Washington St in Brighton. 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.