How many low income apartments are in West Roxbury, MA?

HUD administrative data tracks 8 subsidized properties in West Roxbury with approximately 407 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in West Roxbury?

Tenant-paid rents in West Roxbury's assisted buildings typically range from about $404 to $466 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 West Roxbury?

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 West Roxbury?

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 West Roxbury, MA

There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in West Roxbury with roughly 407 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $404 to $466 per month. Median reported wait: about 9 months.

assisted properties

407

subsidized units

$435

typical rent

9 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in West Roxbury

Complete directory of subsidized housing in West Roxbury

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Spring Street Public Housing	104	$449	5 mo
Rockland Towers Public Housing	68	$404	12 mo
Cheriton Heights Apts LIHTC	63	—	—
Cheriton Grove PB Section 8	60	$412	—
Cheriton Grove Apts LIHTC	60	—	—
Cheriton Heights Senior Housing §202 Senior	40	$466	—
May West Roxbury Residence §811	8	—	—
West Roxbury Residences §811	4	—	—

Section 8 apartments in West Roxbury (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
Cheriton Grove PB Section 8	60	$412	—

Public housing developments in West Roxbury

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
Spring Street Public Housing	104	$449	5 mo
Rockland Towers Public Housing	68	$404	12 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in West Roxbury

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
Cheriton Heights Apts LIHTC	63	—	—
Cheriton Grove Apts LIHTC	60	—	—

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 West Roxbury

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.