Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Quincy, MA
There are 16 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Quincy with roughly 1,513 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $356 to $540 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Quincy
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Quincy
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern 1000 Artery PB Section 8 | 309 | $440 | — |
| Granite Place PB Section 8 | 269 | $540 | — |
| Town Brook House PB Section 8 | 150 | $388 | — |
| Wollaston Manor - Quincy LIHTC | 150 | — | — |
| Squantum Gardens I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | — | — |
| Hancock Court PB Section 8 | 80 | $489 | — |
| Squantum Gardens Ii LIHTC | 79 | — | — |
| Kendrigan Place LIHTC | 78 | — | — |
| Bauer House PB Section 8 | 74 | $356 | — |
| Wollaston Manor PB Section 8 | 41 | $472 | — |
| Arthur Drohan Apartments Public Housing | 40 | $513 | — |
| 6 Fort Street Apts LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Fenno House PB Section 8 | 31 | $356 | — |
| Winter Gardens Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Quincy House PB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| Supported Living Program §811 | 2 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Quincy (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern 1000 Artery PB Section 8 | 309 | $440 | — |
| Granite Place PB Section 8 | 269 | $540 | — |
| Town Brook House PB Section 8 | 150 | $388 | — |
| Squantum Gardens I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | — | — |
| Hancock Court PB Section 8 | 80 | $489 | — |
| Bauer House PB Section 8 | 74 | $356 | — |
| Wollaston Manor PB Section 8 | 41 | $472 | — |
| Fenno House PB Section 8 | 31 | $356 | — |
| Winter Gardens Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Quincy House PB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Quincy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Drohan Apartments Public Housing | 40 | $513 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Quincy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wollaston Manor - Quincy LIHTC | 150 | — | — |
| Squantum Gardens Ii LIHTC | 79 | — | — |
| Kendrigan Place LIHTC | 78 | — | — |
| 6 Fort Street Apts LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
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 Quincy
- 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
- Brookline, MA
- Medfield, MA
- Medway, MA
- Milton, MA
- Needham, MA
- Norwood, 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.