Section 8 housing in Somerville, MA
HUD's records list 19 assisted properties in Somerville, holding 1,148 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 Somerville
Sorted by number of subsidized units.
| Property | Address | Phone | Subsidized units | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarendon Hill Towers Project-based Section 8 | 1366 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144 | (617) 625-7150 | 347 | Families and individuals |
| Cobble Hill Apts Project-based Section 8 | 84 Washington St, Somerville, MA 02143 | Not listed | 223 | Families and individuals |
| Somerville 75 Myrtlest/bryant Manor Project-based Section 8 | 75 Myrtle St, Somerville, MA 02145 | Not listed | 134 | Seniors |
| B F Faulkner Tower Project-based Section 8 | 25 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02143 | (617) 628-2119 | 129 | Seniors |
| Pearl Street Park Project-based Section 8 | 240 Pearl St, Somerville, MA 02145 | Not listed | 85 | Seniors |
| Mt Pleasant Apts Project-based Section 8 | 70 Perkins St, Somerville, MA 02145 | Not listed | 65 | Seniors and people with disabilities |
| Visiting Nurse Assisted Living Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 405 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Somerville, MA 02144 | Not listed | 31 | People with disabilities |
| Walnut Street Center Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 27 Bonair St, Somerville, MA 02145 | Not listed | 30 | People with disabilities |
| Somerville 268 Washington Street Project-based Section 8 | 268 Washington St, Somerville, MA 02143 | Not listed | 24 | Seniors |
| Walnut Street 110 Project-based Section 8 | 110 Walnut St, Somerville, MA 02145 | Not listed | 12 | Families and individuals |
| Pearl Street House Section 811 — for people with disabilities | 86 Pearl St, Somerville, MA 02145 | (617) 492-2992 | 10 | People with disabilities |
| Center House Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 167 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02143 | Not listed | 9 | People with disabilities |
| Broadway Residence Section 811 — for people with disabilities | 181 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02145 | (617) 492-5559 | 8 | People with disabilities |
| Mt. Vernon I Project-based Section 8 | 54 Mount Vernon St, Somerville, MA 02145 | Not listed | 8 | Seniors and people with disabilities |
| Mt. Vernon Ii Project-based Section 8 | 58 Mount Vernon St, Somerville, MA 02145 | Not listed | 8 | Families and individuals |
| Somerville Place Section 811 — for people with disabilities | 131 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143 | Not listed | 8 | People with disabilities |
| Mt. Vernon Iii Project-based Section 8 | 80 Mount Vernon St, Somerville, MA 02145 | Not listed | 7 | Families and seniors |
| 33 Sargent Avenue Project-based Section 8 | 15 Mortimer Pl, Somerville, MA 02145 | Not listed | 5 | Families and individuals |
| Jackson Road Group Home Section 811 — for people with disabilities | 27 Jackson Rd, Somerville, MA 02145 | Not listed | 5 | 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 Somerville
These housing authority offices are in Somerville.
- Somerville Housing Authority
All 130 housing authorities in Massachusetts