Section 8 housing in Charlestown, MA
HUD's records list 5 assisted properties in Charlestown, holding 517 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 Charlestown
Sorted by number of subsidized units.
| Property | Address | Phone | Subsidized units | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Newtown Coop Project-based Section 8 | 32 Old Landing Way, Charlestown, MA 02129 | Not listed | 262 | Families and individuals |
| City Square Elderly Hsg Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 42 Park St, Charlestown, MA 02129 | Not listed | 119 | Seniors |
| Mishawum Park Apts Project-based Section 8 | 3 Dunstable St, Charlestown, MA 02129 | Not listed | 64 | Families and individuals |
| Charlestown Elderly Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 100 Ferrin St, Charlestown, MA 02129 | Not listed | 42 | Seniors |
| Mary Colbert Apartments Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 20 Devens St, Charlestown, MA 02129 | Not listed | 30 | Seniors |
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 Charlestown
Charlestown 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