Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Mattapan, MA
There are 13 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Mattapan with roughly 760 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $326 to $636 per month. Median reported wait: about 26 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Mattapan
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Mattapan
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foley Senior Residences & E Building LIHTC | 116 | — | — |
| Hassan Apartments Public Housing | 100 | $385 | 14 mo |
| Schoolhouse Brookledge Cummins Lp LIHTC | 90 | — | — |
| Mattapan Heights Ii LIHTC | 83 | — | — |
| Mattapan Heights Iii LIHTC | 73 | — | — |
| Olmsted Green Rental Housing Phase I LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Adams Court Phase a LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Groveland Public Housing | 47 | $326 | 38 mo |
| Mattapan Heights Iv LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Mattapan Center for Life §202 Senior | 44 | $334 | — |
| Schoolhouse Kenilworth Williams Lp LIHTC | 37 | — | — |
| Morton Apts. PB Section 8 | 24 | $636 | — |
| 811 - Cote Village Apartments §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Mattapan (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Court Phase a LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Morton Apts. PB Section 8 | 24 | $636 | — |
Public housing developments in Mattapan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Apartments Public Housing | 100 | $385 | 14 mo |
| Groveland Public Housing | 47 | $326 | 38 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Mattapan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foley Senior Residences & E Building LIHTC | 116 | — | — |
| Schoolhouse Brookledge Cummins Lp LIHTC | 90 | — | — |
| Mattapan Heights Ii LIHTC | 83 | — | — |
| Mattapan Heights Iii LIHTC | 73 | — | — |
| Olmsted Green Rental Housing Phase I LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Mattapan Heights Iv LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Schoolhouse Kenilworth Williams Lp LIHTC | 37 | — | — |
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 Mattapan
- 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
- East Boston, MA
- Hyde Park, MA
- Jamaica Plain, 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.