Peterborough Housing — Project-Based Section 8 in Boston

40 Peterborough St, Boston, MA, 02215

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 220 units · Managed by WINGATE MANAGEMENT CO. INC.

About this apartment

Peterborough Housing is a Project-Based Section 8 building at 40 Peterborough St, Boston with 220 apartments (220 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call 617-738-5100.

The subsidy is attached to this building, not to you. You do not need your own Section 8 voucher to apply here — qualifying households pay about 30% of adjusted income as rent and the federal subsidy covers the rest.

About Peterborough Housing

Peterborough Housing is a Project-Based Section 8 property at 40 Peterborough St, Boston 02215. It has 220 apartments, 220 of which are subsidized (16 studio, 158 one-bedroom, 40 two-bedroom, 6 three-bedroom). Most current residents are 62 or older.

Who can apply

This program serves low-income families and individuals who meet HUD income limits for the Massachusetts area (generally at or below 50% of area median income; many buildings prioritize 30%).

How to apply

1. Call the building at 617-738-5100 (managed by WINGATE MANAGEMENT CO. INC.) and ask whether the waiting list is open and how to get an application.
2. Most buildings keep their own waiting list — this is separate from the Boston Housing Authority (BHA) Section 8 voucher list.
3. Submit proof of income, ID for every household member, and Social Security numbers where available.
4. When your name comes up, the management office verifies eligibility and offers a unit.

Your rights

Massachusetts MGL c.151B (source of income, including rental assistance/vouchers, protected statewide)

Nearby

See all subsidized housing and voucher-friendly options on the Boston page and read how to apply for Section 8 in Boston.

Source: HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties database (Nov 2026). Unit counts and contacts come from HUD and may lag reality — always confirm by phone. This is not an availability listing.