Spencer House

2055 Columbus Ave, Roxbury, MA 02119

Waiting List Forecast: Likely Long or Closed

check_circleVerified for 2021 by Colleen Carter, Ric Gresia
Rent Beds Baths SqFt
Call for Rents Studio - 2 Beds 1 Bath 243 - 770 Sq Ft
check_circle  Senior (62+)
check_circle  Accessible Units
check_circle  Accepts Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV)
check_circle  Project-Based Rental Assistance
check_circle  Supportive Housing for the Elderly

Waitlist Forecast

Since this property is a Section 202 property and includes rental assistance, it will tend to have a longer waiting list. Sometimes these waiting lists can be months or years long and may or may not be accepting new applicants. 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.

Close to Egleston Square and adjacent to Franklin Park on the Roxbury/Jamaica Plain line, Carleton House offers modern apartments in a newly renovated historic building featuring elevator service, central air-conditioning, laundry and trash compacting. All units are carpeted and pre-wired for cable. Carleton House is ideal for working people who utilize public transportation and enjoy the proximity to Franklin Park.

Carleton House provides 37 studio apartments, six one-bedroom apartments and one two-bedroom apartment. Many historic details of this turn-of-the-century building have been preserved in both the apartments and common areas to create a comfortable living environment that is unique among affordable buildings.

Dave's Thoughts On Spencer House

As a modern Section 202 property built after 1990, Spencer House only allows seniors aged 62 or older. Older “Legacy” 202 properties (pre-1990) do allow younger persons with disabilities. Modern 202 properties tend to be in better physical condition primarily due to age. Section 202 properties include a rent subsidy, so you will only pay 30% of your income toward rent. To qualify, you will need to earn 50% of the Area Median Income or less. These properties often include a resident services coordinator that arranges services like healthcare management, transportation, and social activities. If you are a senior or have a senior in your household, and need services to maintain independent living, this property may be good for you. Since this property participates in the HUD 202 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, Founder AHO

~ Dave Layfield, Founder of Affordable Housing Online

Units at Spencer House

Unit (Bd/Ba) Ft2 Rent
Studio (Studio/1) 243ft2 Call for Price
1 Bedroom (1/1) 516ft2 Call for Price
2 Bedroom (2/1) 770ft2 Call for Price

Income Qualification for Spencer House

*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
30% AMI for PBRA Units $31,150 / year $35,600 / year $40,050 / year $44,500 / year
30% AMI for PBRA Units $31,150 / year $35,600 / year $40,050 / year $44,500 / year
30% AMI for PBRA Units $31,150 / year $35,600 / year $40,050 / year $44,500 / year
30% AMI for PBRA Units $31,150 / year $35,600 / year $40,050 / year $44,500 / year
50% AMI for LIHTC Units $51,950 / year $59,400 / year $66,800 / year $74,200 / year
50% AMI for LIHTC Units $51,950 / year $59,400 / year $66,800 / year $74,200 / year
50% AMI for LIHTC Units $51,950 / year $59,400 / year $66,800 / year $74,200 / year
50% AMI for LIHTC Units $51,950 / year $59,400 / year $66,800 / year $74,200 / year
50% AMI for PBRA Units $51,950 / year $59,400 / year $66,800 / year $74,200 / year
50% AMI for PBRA Units $51,950 / year $59,400 / year $66,800 / year $74,200 / year
50% AMI for PBRA Units $51,950 / year $59,400 / year $66,800 / year $74,200 / year
50% AMI for PBRA Units $51,950 / year $59,400 / year $66,800 / year $74,200 / year
60% AMI for LIHTC Units $62,340 / year $71,280 / year $80,160 / year $89,040 / year
60% AMI for LIHTC Units $62,340 / year $71,280 / year $80,160 / year $89,040 / year
60% AMI for LIHTC Units $62,340 / year $71,280 / year $80,160 / year $89,040 / year
60% AMI for LIHTC Units $62,340 / year $71,280 / year $80,160 / year $89,040 / year
80% AMI for PBRA Units $82,950 / year $94,800 / year $106,650 / year $118,450 / year
80% AMI for PBRA Units $82,950 / year $94,800 / year $106,650 / year $118,450 / year
80% AMI for PBRA Units $82,950 / year $94,800 / year $106,650 / year $118,450 / year
80% AMI for PBRA Units $82,950 / year $94,800 / year $106,650 / year $118,450 / year

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

FAQs for Spencer House

Does Spencer House have a waiting list?

Spencer House 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 Spencer House?

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 Spencer House, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Roxbury?

In addition to Spencer House, we list 32 other affordable properties in Roxbury. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 2278 affordable units in Roxbury.

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bed 1-3
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switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible

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accessibility Accessible

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accessibility Accessible

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bed Studio-1
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers

Renwood Apartments

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bed Studio-4
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
payment Income Based
accessibility Accessible

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bed Studio-3
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible
Rent observations may change. We encourage users to verify rents and eligiblity requirements directly with the property.

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