New Dorchester and Mattapan affordable housing projects
Key Questions
What affordable housing projects were approved in Dorchester?
The Zoning Board approved VietAID's 33-unit affordable housing project at 190 Bowdoin St (60% AMI, 1/2/3-bedroom units). Another 33-unit project across Ashmont includes 6 affordable units at 60% AMI.
What are the details of the Mattapan Wellington project?
Wellington at 1301 Blue Hill Ave in Mattapan is a 39-unit development with 5 income-restricted units. No lotteries or vouchers are available yet; monitor for openings.
What is the average rent in Mattapan and why is it significant?
Mattapan's average rent is $2,240 per month, which is well above what most lower-income households can afford. This highlights the ongoing housing affordability crisis in the area.
Zoning Board approved VietAID's 33-unit affordable (60% AMI, 1/2/3-beds) at 190 Bowdoin St; 33-unit across Ashmont (6 affordable at 60% AMI). Mattapan Wellington at 1301 Blue Hill Ave (39-unit, 5 income-restricted); Mattapan rents avg $2240 highlight crisis. No lotteries/vouchers yet—monitor openings.