How many low income apartments are in South Boston, MA?

HUD administrative data tracks 10 subsidized properties in South Boston with approximately 1,548 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in South Boston?

Tenant-paid rents in South Boston's assisted buildings typically range from about $271 to $634 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in South Boston?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in South Boston?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Suffolk County: about $2,476/mo for one-bedroom and $2,941/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in South Boston, MA

There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in South Boston with roughly 1,548 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $271 to $634 per month. Median reported wait: about 22 months.

assisted properties

1,548

subsidized units

$453

typical rent

22 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in South Boston

Complete directory of subsidized housing in South Boston

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Mary Ellen Mccormack Public Housing	994	$522	33 mo
West Broadway Homes LIHTC	133	—	—
Foley Apartments Public Housing	96	$459	9 mo
West Ninth Street Public Housing	84	$442	22 mo
South Boston Non Profit House §202 Senior	64	$548	—
South Boston Elderly Housing §202 Senior	50	$504	—
Waterview Apts PB Section 8	49	$634	—
Father Walter J Martin Cooperative Homes LIHTC	34	—	—
John Boyle O'reilly School Apts. PB Section 8	32	$399	—
Bay Cove Group Homes Iii PB Section 8	12	$271	—

Section 8 apartments in South 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
Waterview Apts PB Section 8	49	$634	—
John Boyle O'reilly School Apts. PB Section 8	32	$399	—
Bay Cove Group Homes Iii PB Section 8	12	$271	—

Public housing developments in South 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
Mary Ellen Mccormack Public Housing	994	$522	33 mo
Foley Apartments Public Housing	96	$459	9 mo
West Ninth Street Public Housing	84	$442	22 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in South 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
West Broadway Homes LIHTC	133	—	—
Father Walter J Martin Cooperative Homes LIHTC	34	—	—

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 South 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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.