Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Brighton, MA
There are 15 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Brighton with roughly 1,971 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $321 to $700 per month. Median reported wait: about 32 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Brighton
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Brighton
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Public Housing | 278 | $700 | 59 mo |
| Leventhal House PB Section 8 | 253 | $370 | — |
| Ulin House PB Section 8 | 238 | $336 | — |
| Tc Charlesview Apts LIHTC | 211 | — | — |
| Wallingford Hsg PB Section 8 | 208 | $373 | — |
| Covenant House I&ii PB Section 8 | 150 | $415 | — |
| Reservoir Towers PB Section 8 | 145 | $394 | — |
| Commonwealth Elderly-fidelis Way Public Housing | 116 | $439 | 32 mo |
| Corey Assisted Living Llc LIHTC | 102 | — | — |
| Washington Street Public Housing | 82 | $378 | 17 mo |
| Brighton-allston Apts LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Covenant House I&ii PB Section 8 | 49 | $345 | — |
| Covenant House Iii §202 Senior | 42 | $321 | — |
| Seton Manor LIHTC | 19 | — | — |
| Mhpi Vii §811 | 18 | $389 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Brighton (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leventhal House PB Section 8 | 253 | $370 | — |
| Ulin House PB Section 8 | 238 | $336 | — |
| Wallingford Hsg PB Section 8 | 208 | $373 | — |
| Covenant House I&ii PB Section 8 | 150 | $415 | — |
| Reservoir Towers PB Section 8 | 145 | $394 | — |
| Covenant House I&ii PB Section 8 | 49 | $345 | — |
Public housing developments in Brighton
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Public Housing | 278 | $700 | 59 mo |
| Commonwealth Elderly-fidelis Way Public Housing | 116 | $439 | 32 mo |
| Washington Street Public Housing | 82 | $378 | 17 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Brighton
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tc Charlesview Apts LIHTC | 211 | — | — |
| Corey Assisted Living Llc LIHTC | 102 | — | — |
| Brighton-allston Apts LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Seton Manor LIHTC | 19 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Suffolk County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Suffolk County: studio $2,359, 1-BR $2,476, 2-BR $2,941, 3-BR $3,526, 4-BR $3,894.
Full FMR table for Suffolk County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Brighton
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Allston, MA
- Boston, MA
- Charlestown, MA
- Chelsea, MA
- Dorchester, MA
- East Boston, MA
- Hyde Park, MA
- Jamaica Plain, MA
- Mattapan, MA
- Revere, MA
- Roslindale, MA
- Roxbury, MA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.