Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Jamaica Plain, MA

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Suffolk County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2024 in Jamaica Plain, MA.

Suffolk County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Suffolk County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Suffolk County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.

Public Housing Eligibility

To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.

Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.

Revere Housing Authority

70 Cooledge Street
Revere, MA - 02151
Suffolk County
Website: http://www.revereha.org/
Phone Number: (781) 284-4394

Chelsea Housing Authority

54 Locke Street
Chelsea, MA - 02150
Suffolk County
Website: http://www.chelseaha.org/
Phone Number: (617) 884-5617

Boston Housing Authority

52 Chauncy Street
Boston, MA - 02111
Suffolk County
Website: http://www.bostonhousing.org/index.html
Phone Number: (617) 988-4000

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Jamaica Plain, MA

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Jamaica Plain, MA. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Jamaica Plain, MA Suffolk County

Apartment Size	HUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For Area	LIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments	$2212	Estimated $663.60 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments	$2377	Estimated $713.10 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments	$2827	Estimated $848.10 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments	$3418	Estimated $1,025.40 - utility allowance

Available LIHTC Properties In Jamaica Plain, MA

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Back Of The Hill Apartments

100 S Huntington Ave
Jamaica Plain, MA - 02130
Total Apartment Units: 124
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 124
1 Bedroom apartments 99
2 Bedroom apartments 19
3 Bedroom apartments 6

Catherine H Gallagher Cooperative Housing

31 Germania St
Jamaica Plain, MA - 02130
Total Apartment Units: 34
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 34
1 Bedroom apartments 2
2 Bedroom apartments 12
3 Bedroom apartments 15
4 Bedroom apartments 2

Woodbourne Apartments

7 Southbourne Rd
Jamaica Plain, MA - 02130
Total Apartment Units: 74
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 74
1 Bedroom apartments 69
2 Bedroom apartments 5

Stony Brook Gardens

99 Lamartine St
Jamaica Plain, MA - 02130
Total Apartment Units: 50
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 50
2 Bedroom apartments 14
3 Bedroom apartments 28
4 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 1992

Hyde Square Cooperative

25 Gay Head St
Jamaica Plain, MA - 02130
Total Apartment Units: 41
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 41
2 Bedroom apartments 14
3 Bedroom apartments 23
4 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 1993

Pondview Apartments

560 Centre St
Jamaica Plain, MA - 02130
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
1 Bedroom apartments 39
2 Bedroom apartments 15
3 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 2001

Community Housing Phase Ii

197 Heath St
Jamaica Plain, MA - 02130
Total Apartment Units: 34
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 34
1 Bedroom apartments 2
2 Bedroom apartments 12
3 Bedroom apartments 18
4 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 2003
Family Apartments: YES

Centre Creighton Apartments Llc

11 Creighton St
Jamaica Plain, MA - 02130
Total Apartment Units: 36

Forestvale Apartments

129 137 Forest Hills St
Jamaica Plain, MA - 02130
Total Apartment Units: 103

HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Jamaica Plain, MA

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Suffolk County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Julia Martin House

80 Bickford St
Jamaica Plain, MA - 2130
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 55
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Jamaica Plains Coop Serv

131 Morton Street
Jamaica Plain, MA - 2130
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 62
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Woodbourne Apartments

6 Southbourne Rd
Jamaica Plain, MA - 2130
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 75
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Nate Smith House

155 Lamartine St
Jamaica Plain, MA - 2130
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 45
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Farnsworth House

90 South St
Jamaica Plain, MA - 2130
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 76
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Pond View Apartments

560 Centre Street
Jamaica Plain, MA - 2130
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 60
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Mhpi Iv

3 Boylston Pl
Jamaica Plain, MA - 2130
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 61
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Jamaica Plain Apartments

3294 Washington St
Jamaica Plain, MA - 2130
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 103
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Forestvale

14 Rockvale Cir
Jamaica Plain, MA - 2130
Phone: 646-502-7192
Total Apartment Units: 108
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Forest Hills

177 Forest Hills St
Jamaica Plain, MA - 2130
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 87
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Domicilia Iii

40 Green St
Jamaica Plain, MA - 2130
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 8
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously 202/81

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.

Back Of The Hill

100 S Huntington Ave
Jamaica Plain, MA - 2130
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 125
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Angela Westover House

49 Parley Ave
Jamaica Plain, MA - 2130
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 11
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously 202/81

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.

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