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Income-qualified households
Rent
Est. $2646 - $5346/mo
Based on local HUD estimates
Floor plans
1 Bed • 2 Bed
Total Units
130
HUD Score
98
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What this means for you
This property includes Section 8 PBV. Rent rules can change by unit, so ask the office which program applies to the apartment you want.
The program helps lower the rent so you only pay what you can afford based on your income.
To qualify for these apartments at B F FAULKNER TOWER, your total household income must fit the local Area Median Income (AMI) limits for Somerville and the 02108 zip code. The exact rules can vary by program and by household size.
This property includes Section 8 PBV. Check the program labels on this page and confirm the exact unit rules with management before you apply.
Local Median (1-Person)
$162,743
Local Median (4-Person)
$232,491
Based on the latest 2024 census data, the figures above show the local median earnings for this area.
HUD's Small Area Fair Market Rent, or SAFMR, is a ZIP-code-based fair market rent estimate. It can help you compare what different bedroom sizes may cost in this area.
| Bedroom | 90% | SAFMR | 110% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,646 | $2,940 | $3,234 |
| 1 BR | $2,781 | $3,090 | $3,399 |
| 2 BR | $3,303 | $3,670 | $4,037 |
| 3 BR | $3,960 | $4,400 | $4,840 |
| 4 BR | $4,374 | $4,860 | $5,346 |
These values are only a comparison tool. They do not replace the property's actual rent, and they do not guarantee what you will pay unless your program uses SAFMR directly.
7 accessible units reported.
Management Company
Walnut Hill Realty Trust
Property Owner
Walnut Hill Tower Associates
Limited Dividend
HUD Property ID
800008979
You must be of qualifying age. Your income must fall within HUD's Area Median Income (AMI) limits for Somerville.
This listing shows historically available units. Ask directly if a unit is open today.
If you use a wheelchair or walker, confirm elevator access and doorway widths before submitting a paid application.
Last inspection 7/8/2025 · This score means the property meets HUD's highest safety and quality standards.
Income limits are calculated against the Area Median Income (AMI) for the 02108 zip code. Based on recent Census data, the local median income is $162,743 for a single person, and $232,491 for a four-person household. Your specific income cap depends on the exact subsidy program rules applied by management.
To view how these median figures translate to specific income caps (e.g., 30%, 50%, or 60% AMI limits) for all household sizes, check out the AMI Calculator .
Our eligibility tool automatically cross-references your household size and gross income with the local AMI database for this property to determine your fit.
For 02108, the reported fair market rent amounts are Studio $2,940 ($2,646 / $3,234); 1 BR $3,090 ($2,781 / $3,399); 2 BR $3,670 ($3,303 / $4,037); 3 BR $4,400 ($3,960 / $4,840); 4 BR $4,860 ($4,374 / $5,346). These figures are reference points used in housing assistance programs and voucher calculations, but they do not guarantee your lease rent.
| Bedroom | 90% Standard | SAFMR | 110% Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,646 | $2,940 | $3,234 |
| 1 BR | $2,781 | $3,090 | $3,399 |
| 2 BR | $3,303 | $3,670 | $4,037 |
| 3 BR | $3,960 | $4,400 | $4,840 |
| 4 BR | $4,374 | $4,860 | $5,346 |
The 90%, 100%, and 110% columns show the range around the base SAFMR value for each reported bedroom size. If you are using a voucher or other subsidy, ask management which standard they use for your unit size.
This record reports: 1 Bed • 2 Bed. Availability can change rapidly, so ask management which layouts are currently open and whether any accessible units are available.
Yes, this property reports having 7 dedicated accessible unit(s). However, availability is subject to change. You should still call management to verify the dimensions of the doorways and bathrooms, and ensure an accessible unit is currently open.
Use the eligibility checker to see the next step for this listing. Contact details are not shown here, but you can start the process and get your application path from the property page.
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Yes, this property participates in the Project-Based Section 8 program. Unlike a tenant-based voucher that moves with you, this subsidy is attached to the specific building. Eligible tenants generally pay 30% of their adjusted gross income toward rent, and the federal government covers the rest.
Federal law requires that at least 40% of available Project-Based Section 8 units each year be reserved for "extremely low-income" families—those earning at or below 30% of the Area Median Income (AMI) or the federal poverty line. If your household income is in this lowest tier, you may have higher priority on the waitlist.
Yes. Federal regulations mandate strict criminal background checks for Section 8 housing. Specifically, anyone subject to a lifetime sex offender registration requirement or convicted of manufacturing methamphetamine on the premises of federally assisted housing is permanently disqualified. Local housing authorities may also have additional screening criteria for recent drug-related or violent offenses.
Section 8 requires applicants to have U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status. However, unlike some other rural programs, Section 8 allows for "mixed-status families" (households with both eligible and ineligible members). In this case, your rental assistance would be prorated based on the number of eligible household members.
Data Provenance
Sourced from Public Housing Records. Last updated: Jun 27, 2026.Read our methodology.
