Mandela Homes

1855 Washington St, Boston, MA 02120

Waiting List Forecast: Likely Long or Closed for Rent Assisted units, and Likely Short or None for other affordable units

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Rent	Beds	Baths	SqFt
Call for Rents^†	Studio - 4 Beds	1 - 1.5 Bath	360 - 1,360 Sq Ft

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Waitlist Forecast

Since this property is a LIHTC property that may have rental assistance for some or all units, there might be seperate or split waiting lists for rental assistance and non-rental assistance units. In this case, the rental assistance waiting list can be much longer than properties without rental assistance. The non-rental assistance units waiting list is likely much shorter or it may not have a waiting list at all. You should contact the property to verify.

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.

Mandela Homes is located in the newly rehabilitated and vitalized South End section of Boston. It consists of ten buildings situated at two different locations, and offers studios, one, two, three and four bedroom apartments. Mandela has excellent access to public transportation, as it is located directly on the new Silver Line Bus route that goes directly to downtown Boston. Within a short distance are the Ruggles and Mass. Ave. Orange Line MBTA subway stops. Mandela Homes offers residents easy access to all the amenities of downtown Boston including schools, theater, libraries, sporting events and shopping.

Dave's Thoughts On Mandela Homes

This LIHTC property is among the most common types of affordable rental housing in the United States. The LIHTC program only provides subsidies to the building’s owner at construction. The LIHTC program doesn't provide direct subsidies to the residents, but the owner must set rents affordable to low-income renters in the area. This property does participate in the Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance program and your rent would be subsidized and based on your income. You would not pay more than 30% of your income for rent. To qualify, you must earn 50% or less of the Area Median Income (AMI), which you can find on this page’s income chart. LIHTC properties tend to have shorter waiting lists however, since Mandela Homes has a project-based subsidy, the waiting list is likely much longer than other local LIHTC properties. LIHTC properties nationwide are required to accept housing vouchers however, since this property has a Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance contract, your Section 8 voucher can not be used here. LIHTC properties were first built in the late 1980's and the LIHTC program funds the renovation of older properties. Because they tend to be newer or renovated, these properties are more likely to have larger units, more amenities, and greater tenant service offerings than other affordable housing programs. This property might be right for you if you need help paying your rent and are willing to wait for a longer waiting list.

~ Dave Layfield, Founder of Affordable Housing Online

Mandela Homes Amenities

Playground
Clubhouse
24hr Emergency Maintenance
Garbage Disposal
Stove
High Speed Internet Access

Units at Mandela Homes

Unit (Bd/Ba)	Ft²	Rent
Studio (Studio/1)	360ft²	Call for Price^†
1 Bedroom (1/1)	580ft²	Call for Price^†
2 Bedroom (2/1)	607ft²	Call for Price^†
3 Bedroom (3/1)	860ft²	Call for Price^†
4 Bedroom (4/1.5)	1360ft²	Call for Price^†

Income Qualification for Mandela Homes

*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
60% AMI for LIHTC Units	$62,340 / year	$71,280 / year	$80,160 / year	$89,040 / year	$96,180 / year	$103,320 / year	$110,460 / year	$117,540 / year
60% AMI for LIHTC Units	$62,340 / year	$71,280 / year	$80,160 / year	$89,040 / year	$96,180 / year	$103,320 / year	$110,460 / year	$117,540 / year
60% AMI for LIHTC Units	$62,340 / year	$71,280 / year	$80,160 / year	$89,040 / year	$96,180 / year	$103,320 / year	$110,460 / year	$117,540 / year
60% AMI for LIHTC Units	$62,340 / year	$71,280 / year	$80,160 / year	$89,040 / year	$96,180 / year	$103,320 / year	$110,460 / year	$117,540 / 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 Mandela Homes

Does Mandela Homes have a waiting list?

Mandela Homes probably has a waiting list. Since our research has shown there is a project-based rental assistance associated with this property, the waiting list would be for the rent-assisted units. We haven't confirmed if this is the case, so you should contact the property to confirm.

Are rents subsidized at Mandela Homes?

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.

What property management company manges Mandela Homes?

Mandela Homes is managed by Beacon Communities headquartered in Pleasanton, California.

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

In addition to Mandela Homes, we list 420 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.