Low-Income Apartments in Somerville, Massachusetts
10 Communities
298 Low-Income Units
These Somerville apartment communities were built under the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program and reserve units for lower-income renters at restricted rents. Contact each property directly to apply. Rents and availability change; the property can confirm current income limits.
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10 Tax-Credit Communities in Somerville
| Community | Address | Low-Income Units | Total Units | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Bow St | 33 Bow St, 2143 | 16 | 18 | - |
| 34 Linden Street Apts Lp | 36 Linden St, 2143 | 42 | 42 | 2002 |
| Capen Court Apts | 1 Capen Ct, 2144 | - | 95 | - |
| Clarendon Hill Towers | 1370 Broadway, 2144 | - | 472 | - |
| Kent Street Apts | 28 Kent St, 2143 | 40 | 40 | 1998 |
| St Polycarp I | 460 Mystic Ave, 2145 | 24 | 24 | 2009 |
| St Polycarp Ii | 480 Mystic Ave, 2145 | - | 29 | - |
| St Polycarp Iii | 5 Memorial Rd, 2145 | 31 | 31 | 2014 |
| Visiting Nurse Assisted Living Community | 259 Lowell St, 2144 | 73 | 97 | 2000 |
| Vna Senior Living Community | 405 Alewife Brook Pkwy, 2144 | 72 | 99 | 2008 |
Somerville Low-Income Apartment FAQs
HUD's LIHTC database lists 10 tax-credit apartment communities in Somerville, together offering about 298 income-restricted units out of 947 total units.
Apply directly to the property - there is no central waiting list for tax-credit apartments. Income limits are typically around 60% of the area median income; check your household's eligibility with our income eligibility guide, and contact the community for current availability and rents.
Often yes - most LIHTC properties accept Housing Choice Vouchers, which lowers your out-of-pocket rent further. See Massachusetts Section 8 waiting lists to apply for a voucher.
Related Resources
Source: HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) property database · huduser.gov