Wilder Gardens PB Section 8 Boston, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Wilder Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Boston, MA with 61 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $607/month on average.
61
total units
95%
occupancy
$607
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 Bishop Joe L Smith Way, Boston, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $24,815/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,197/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 17% |
How to apply at Wilder Gardens
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 20 Bishop Joe L Smith Way, 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 (~$607/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Boston
- Mission Park PB Section 8
- Mission Park Lp LIHTC
- Castle Square I LIHTC
- Castle Square Ii LIHTC
- Castle Square PB Section 8
- Ruth Lillian Barkley Apartments Public Housing
- Symphony Plaza Apartments PB Section 8
- Georgetowne Homes 1b LIHTCPB Section 8
- Georgetowne Homes One B LIHTC
- Wayne Apts LIHTC
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 |
← All subsidized housing in Boston
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Wilder Gardens 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 Wilder Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $607/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 Wilder Gardens?
Contact the management office at 20 Bishop Joe L Smith Way 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.