Section 8 housing in South Boston, MA
HUD's records list 5 assisted properties in South Boston, holding 207 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 South Boston
Sorted by number of subsidized units.
| Property | Address | Phone | Subsidized units | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Cove Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 225 W 2nd St, South Boston, MA 02127 | Not listed | 64 | Seniors |
| South Boston Elderly Hsg Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 120 H St, South Boston, MA 02127 | Not listed | 50 | Seniors |
| Waterview Apartments Project-based Section 8 | 1350 Columbia Rd, South Boston, MA 02127 | Not listed | 49 | Seniors |
| John Boyle Oreilly School Apts. Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 345 Dorchester St, South Boston, MA 02127 | Not listed | 32 | Seniors |
| Bay Cove Group Homes Iii Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 267 W 3rd St, South Boston, MA 02127 | Not listed | 12 | 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 South Boston
South 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