West Ninth Street Public Housing South Boston, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
West Ninth Street is a Public Housing community in South Boston, MA with 84 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $442/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 22 months.
84
total units
94%
occupancy
$442
avg resident rent
22 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 11 Mitchell St, South Boston, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $18,572/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,577/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 91% |
How to apply at West Ninth 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 11 Mitchell St, South 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 (~$442/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in South Boston
- Mary Ellen Mccormack Public Housing
- West Broadway Homes LIHTC
- Foley Apartments Public Housing
- South Boston Non Profit House §202 Senior
- South Boston Elderly Housing §202 Senior
- Waterview Apts PB Section 8
- Father Walter J Martin Cooperative Homes LIHTC
- John Boyle O'reilly School Apts. PB Section 8
- Bay Cove Group Homes Iii PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harbor Point LIHTC | Dorchester | 1.4 km |
| Harbor Point Apartments PB Section 8 | Dorchester | 1.4 km |
| Castle Square I LIHTC | Boston | 2 km |
| Ruth Lillian Barkley Apartments Public Housing | Boston | 2 km |
| Tai Tung Village PB Section 8 | Boston | 2.4 km |
| Roxse Residences PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 2.5 km |
| Mandela Homes PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 2.5 km |
| Castle Square Ii LIHTC | Boston | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in South Boston
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does West Ninth 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 West Ninth Street?
Residents report average rents near $442/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 West Ninth Street?
Contact the management office at 11 Mitchell St in South 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.