Low Income & Subsidized Housing in East Boston, MA
There are 25 subsidized and income-restricted properties in East Boston with roughly 2,222 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 4 public housing developments, and 12 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $359 to $1,049 per month. Median reported wait: about 9 months.
Map of subsidized housing in East Boston
Complete directory of subsidized housing in East Boston
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shore Plaza East PB Section 8 | 378 | $588 | — |
| Brandywyne Village PB Section 8 | 266 | $671 | — |
| Maverick Landing I LIHTC | 150 | — | — |
| Orient Heights Phase 3 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 123 | — | — |
| Maverick Landing Phase I Public Housing | 116 | $742 | 7 mo |
| Landfall LIHTCPB Section 8 | 111 | — | — |
| Landfall LIHTCPB Section 8 | 111 | — | — |
| Maverick Landing Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 92 | — | — |
| Victory Gardens PB Section 8 | 87 | $499 | — |
| Maverick Landing Ii LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Barnes School LIHTCPB Section 8 | 74 | — | — |
| Maverick Landing Iv LIHTC | 74 | — | — |
| Maverick Landing Phase Iii Public Housing | 71 | $916 | 9 mo |
| Maverick Landing Phase Ii Public Housing | 61 | $782 | 10 mo |
| Landfall West Apts Ltd PB Section 8 | 59 | $527 | — |
| Maverick Landing Phase Iv Public Housing | 57 | $1,049 | 9 mo |
| Barnes School Limited §202 Senior | 55 | $585 | — |
| Lewis Mall §202 Senior | 47 | $426 | — |
| Metro Management §202 Senior | 47 | $470 | — |
| Lyman School LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Lyman School Apartments PB Section 8 | 45 | $508 | — |
| Greenway Apts LIHTC | 27 | — | — |
| Noble House §811 | 18 | $359 | — |
| Trinity Neighborhood House LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Siochain Properties LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in East Boston (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shore Plaza East PB Section 8 | 378 | $588 | — |
| Brandywyne Village PB Section 8 | 266 | $671 | — |
| Orient Heights Phase 3 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 123 | — | — |
| Landfall LIHTCPB Section 8 | 111 | — | — |
| Landfall LIHTCPB Section 8 | 111 | — | — |
| Maverick Landing Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 92 | — | — |
| Victory Gardens PB Section 8 | 87 | $499 | — |
| Barnes School LIHTCPB Section 8 | 74 | — | — |
| Landfall West Apts Ltd PB Section 8 | 59 | $527 | — |
| Lyman School Apartments PB Section 8 | 45 | $508 | — |
Public housing developments in East Boston
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maverick Landing Phase I Public Housing | 116 | $742 | 7 mo |
| Maverick Landing Phase Iii Public Housing | 71 | $916 | 9 mo |
| Maverick Landing Phase Ii Public Housing | 61 | $782 | 10 mo |
| Maverick Landing Phase Iv Public Housing | 57 | $1,049 | 9 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in East Boston
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maverick Landing I LIHTC | 150 | — | — |
| Maverick Landing Ii LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Maverick Landing Iv LIHTC | 74 | — | — |
| Lyman School LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Greenway Apts LIHTC | 27 | — | — |
| Trinity Neighborhood House LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Siochain Properties LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
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 East Boston
- 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
- Brighton, MA
- Charlestown, MA
- Chelsea, MA
- Dorchester, 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.