Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Dorchester Center, MA
There are 6 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Dorchester Center with roughly 1,974 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.
6
assisted properties
1,974
subsidized units
—
typical rent
—
median wait
Map of subsidized housing in Dorchester Center
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Dorchester Center
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Hills Phase 2a LIHTC | 867 | — | — |
| Franklin Hills Phase 2b LIHTC | 867 | — | — |
| New Codman Square Apts LIHTC | 79 | — | — |
| Wayne at Franklin LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Hearth at Olmsted Green LIHTC | 59 | — | — |
| Fairfield Boston Apts LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Dorchester Center (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne at Franklin LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Dorchester Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Hills Phase 2a LIHTC | 867 | — | — |
| Franklin Hills Phase 2b LIHTC | 867 | — | — |
| New Codman Square Apts LIHTC | 79 | — | — |
| Hearth at Olmsted Green LIHTC | 59 | — | — |
| Fairfield Boston Apts LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Dorchester Center
- 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
- Boston, MA
- Dorchester, MA
- Springfield, MA
- Worcester, MA
- Roxbury, MA
- Lowell, MA
- New Bedford, MA
- Fall River, MA
- Brockton, MA
- Lawrence, MA
- Cambridge, MA
- Lynn, MA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.