Charlestown

55 Bunker Hill Street, Boston, MA 02129

Waiting List Forecast: Likely Long or Closed

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Waitlist Forecast

Since this property may have HUD-funded Public Housing with subsidies that help pay tenants' rent, the property is likely to have a long waiting list. Housing authorities often open these waiting lists periodically. Important: Housing authorities don't always open housing waiting lists at a property-specific level or even allow applicants to choose at which property they can live. Many times, the housing authority will assign an applicant to a property without giving the applicant a choice.

Note: Affordable Housing Online has not confirmed the waiting list status directly with the property. This waiting list status forecast is based on our housing experts' knowledge of similar properties. You should always confirm this status directly with the property.

55 Bunker Hill Street, Charlestown

Charlestown is the BHA's largest housing community for low- and moderate-income individuals and families. We are located in historic Charlestown, near the waterfront. Since 1992, the complex has undergone major renovations. The grounds have been professionally landscaped and offer residents a pleasant living environment. Charlestown offers 1100 one, two, three, four and five- bedroom units. Rents are calculated at 30% of a resident’s income. Residents have the option of choosing a flat rent as well.

Dave's Thoughts On Charlestown

This property is funded through HUD’s Public Housing program. These properties are typically owned and managed by a Public Housing Authority. These properties tend to be much older, as no new public housing has been built in many years. Since the Federal budget has historically (and notoriously) underfunded public housing renovations for decades, these properties tend to have higher vacancies due to uninhabitable units or liveable units that are in poor condition. In addition, since all public housing properties offer rent subsidies, low-income residents only pay rent based on their incomes. For that reason, these properties tend to have longer waiting lists. Check our public housing waiting list data for more information. Since Charlestown participates in the Public Housing program and has a property based subsidy, if you have a Section 8 voucher, you would have to give up your voucher to move in.

~ Dave Layfield, Founder of Affordable Housing Online

Charlestown Amenities

Playground
Basketball Court
On-Site Manager
On-Site Parking
Washer and Dryer Hookup
Yard
Resident Service Coordinator
Intercom System
Landscaping
On-Site Maintenance
Smoke Free

Income Qualification for Charlestown

*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.

AMI*	1 person	2 people	3 people	4 people	5 people	6 people	7 people	8 people
30% AMI for PBRA Units	$31,150 / year	$35,600 / year	$40,050 / year	$44,500 / year	$48,100 / year	$51,650 / year	$55,200 / year	$58,750 / year
30% AMI for PBRA Units	$31,150 / year	$35,600 / year	$40,050 / year	$44,500 / year	$48,100 / year	$51,650 / year	$55,200 / year	$58,750 / year
30% AMI for PBRA Units	$31,150 / year	$35,600 / year	$40,050 / year	$44,500 / year	$48,100 / year	$51,650 / year	$55,200 / year	$58,750 / year
30% AMI for PBRA Units	$31,150 / year	$35,600 / year	$40,050 / year	$44,500 / year	$48,100 / year	$51,650 / year	$55,200 / year	$58,750 / year
50% AMI for LIHTC Units	$51,950 / year	$59,400 / year	$66,800 / year	$74,200 / year	$80,150 / year	$86,100 / year	$92,050 / year	$97,950 / year
50% AMI for LIHTC Units	$51,950 / year	$59,400 / year	$66,800 / year	$74,200 / year	$80,150 / year	$86,100 / year	$92,050 / year	$97,950 / year
50% AMI for LIHTC Units	$51,950 / year	$59,400 / year	$66,800 / year	$74,200 / year	$80,150 / year	$86,100 / year	$92,050 / year	$97,950 / year
50% AMI for LIHTC Units	$51,950 / year	$59,400 / year	$66,800 / year	$74,200 / year	$80,150 / year	$86,100 / year	$92,050 / year	$97,950 / year
50% AMI for PBRA Units	$51,950 / year	$59,400 / year	$66,800 / year	$74,200 / year	$80,150 / year	$86,100 / year	$92,050 / year	$97,950 / year
50% AMI for PBRA Units	$51,950 / year	$59,400 / year	$66,800 / year	$74,200 / year	$80,150 / year	$86,100 / year	$92,050 / year	$97,950 / year
50% AMI for PBRA Units	$51,950 / year	$59,400 / year	$66,800 / year	$74,200 / year	$80,150 / year	$86,100 / year	$92,050 / year	$97,950 / year
50% AMI for PBRA Units	$51,950 / year	$59,400 / year	$66,800 / year	$74,200 / year	$80,150 / year	$86,100 / year	$92,050 / year	$97,950 / year
80% AMI for PBRA Units	$82,950 / year	$94,800 / year	$106,650 / year	$118,450 / year	$127,950 / year	$137,450 / year	$146,900 / year	$156,400 / year
80% AMI for PBRA Units	$82,950 / year	$94,800 / year	$106,650 / year	$118,450 / year	$127,950 / year	$137,450 / year	$146,900 / year	$156,400 / year
80% AMI for PBRA Units	$82,950 / year	$94,800 / year	$106,650 / year	$118,450 / year	$127,950 / year	$137,450 / year	$146,900 / year	$156,400 / year
80% AMI for PBRA Units	$82,950 / year	$94,800 / year	$106,650 / year	$118,450 / year	$127,950 / year	$137,450 / year	$146,900 / year	$156,400 / year

*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.

FAQs for Charlestown

Does Charlestown have a waiting list?

Charlestown probably has a waiting list. Since our research has shown there are some public housing units at this property, the waiting list would be for those units. We haven't confirmed if this is the case, so you should contact the property to confirm.

Are rents subsidized at Charlestown?

We believe rents are most likely subsidized at all or some of the units since our research has turned up at least one public housing or rental assistance contract probably associated with this property.

In addition to Charlestown, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Boston?

In addition to Charlestown, we list 279 other affordable properties in Boston. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 26258 affordable units in Boston.