Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Brookline, MA
There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Brookline with roughly 949 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $458 to $664 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Brookline
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Brookline
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village at Brookline LIHTC | 307 | — | — |
| The Village at Brookline LIHTC | 197 | — | — |
| Morse Apartments Public Housing | 139 | $664 | — |
| Cohen Residences PB Section 8 | 99 | $458 | — |
| 370 Harvard Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | — | — |
| 86 Dummer LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| 51-57 Beals Street LIHTC | 31 | — | — |
| 51-57 Beals Street LIHTC | 31 | — | — |
| Trustman Apts/86 Dummer Street LIHTC | 25 | — | — |
| St Aidans Rental LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Ccb Townhomes 120 Centre Llc PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
| 811 - 61 Heath Street §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Brookline (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cohen Residences PB Section 8 | 99 | $458 | — |
| 370 Harvard Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | — | — |
| Ccb Townhomes 120 Centre Llc PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Brookline
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morse Apartments Public Housing | 139 | $664 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Brookline
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village at Brookline LIHTC | 307 | — | — |
| The Village at Brookline LIHTC | 197 | — | — |
| 86 Dummer LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| 51-57 Beals Street LIHTC | 31 | — | — |
| 51-57 Beals Street LIHTC | 31 | — | — |
| Trustman Apts/86 Dummer Street LIHTC | 25 | — | — |
| St Aidans Rental LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Norfolk County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Norfolk County: studio $2,359, 1-BR $2,476, 2-BR $2,941, 3-BR $3,526, 4-BR $3,894.
Full FMR table for Norfolk County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Brookline
- 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
- Braintree, MA
- Medfield, MA
- Medway, MA
- Milton, MA
- Needham, MA
- Norwood, MA
- Quincy, MA
- Randolph, MA
- Stoughton, MA
- Wellesley, MA
- Westwood, MA
- Weymouth, MA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.