Victoria Apartments — Project-Based Section 8 in Boston

393 Shawmut Ave, Boston, MA, 02118

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 190 units · Managed by Maloney Properties LLC

About this apartment

Victoria Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 building at 393 Shawmut Ave, Boston with 190 apartments (190 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call 617-209-5259.

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 Victoria Apartments

Victoria Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 property at 393 Shawmut Ave, Boston 02118. It has 190 apartments, 190 of which are subsidized (11 one-bedroom, 119 two-bedroom, 34 three-bedroom, 23 four-bedroom).

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 617-209-5259 (managed by Maloney Properties LLC) 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.