Section 8 housing in East Boston, MA
HUD's records list 9 assisted properties in East Boston, holding 1,002 subsidized apartments. At these buildings the subsidy stays with the unit, so you apply at the property itself — you do not need a voucher in hand first.
What this list is — and is not
These are HUD-assisted (project-based) properties, published by HUD. This is not a list of private landlords who accept a Housing Choice Voucher. No such official list exists anywhere, and anyone charging you for one is selling guesswork.
Each property runs its own waiting list, separate from the housing authority's. Call before you visit — some have been full for years, others open up without notice.
HUD-assisted properties in East Boston
Sorted by number of subsidized units.
| Property | Address | Phone | Subsidized units | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shore Plaza East Project-based Section 8 | 408 Border St, East Boston, MA 02128 | Not listed | 378 | Families and individuals |
| Brandywyne Village Project-based Section 8 | 290 Brandywyne Dr, East Boston, MA 02128 | Not listed | 266 | Families and individuals |
| Victory Gardens Project-based Section 8 | 54 Orleans St, East Boston, MA 02128 | Not listed | 87 | Seniors |
| Landfall West Apartments Project-based Section 8 | 401 Border St, East Boston, MA 02128 | Not listed | 59 | Seniors |
| Barnes School Elderly Housing Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 127 Marion St, East Boston, MA 02128 | Not listed | 55 | Seniors |
| Cheverus School Apts. Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 10 Moore St, East Boston, MA 02128 | Not listed | 47 | Seniors |
| Lewis Mall Apartments Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 2 Lewis Mall, East Boston, MA 02128 | Not listed | 47 | Seniors |
| Lyman School Apartments Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 30 Gove St, East Boston, MA 02128 | Not listed | 45 | Seniors |
| Noble Schoolhouse Apartments Section 811 — for people with disabilities | 321 Princeton St, East Boston, MA 02128 | Not listed | 18 | People with disabilities |
Source: HUD Multifamily Properties (Assisted). Unit counts are the subsidized units HUD records at the property, not apartments available today — we have no vacancy data, and neither does HUD's public file.
Where to apply for a voucher near East Boston
East Boston has no housing authority office of its own in HUD's records. These are the largest offices in Massachusetts — ask which one covers your address.
- Exec. Office Housing & Livable Communities
- Boston Housing Authority
- Cambridge Housing Authority
All 130 housing authorities in Massachusetts