Back of the Hill PB Section 8 Jamaica Plain, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Back of the Hill is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Jamaica Plain, MA with 124 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $424/month on average.
124
total units
99%
occupancy
$424
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 S Huntington Ave, Jamaica Plain, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $17,635/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,692/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 95% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 80% |
How to apply at Back of the Hill
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 100 S Huntington Ave, Jamaica Plain; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$424/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Jamaica Plain
- Mildred C. Hailey Apartments Public Housing
- Back of the Hill Apts LIHTC
- Jamaica Plain Apartments PB Section 8
- Forestvale LIHTCPB Section 8
- Forest Hills PB Section 8
- Farnsworth House PB Section 8
- Woodbourne Apartments PB Section 8
- Woodbourne Apts LIHTC
- Jamaica Plain Non-profit Housing §202 Senior
- Mhpi Iv PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mission Main I LIHTC | Roxbury Crossing | 1.4 km |
| Peterborough Housing PB Section 8 | Boston | 1.4 km |
| Alice Heywood Taylor Public Housing | Roxbury | 2 km |
| Academy Homes Ii/new Academy Estate PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 2 km |
| Roxse Residences PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 2.5 km |
| Mandela Homes PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 2.5 km |
| Symphony Plaza Apartments PB Section 8 | Boston | 2.8 km |
| Blue/elm Hill - Granite #3 PB Section 8 | Boston | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Jamaica Plain
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Back of the Hill have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Back of the Hill?
Residents report average rents near $424/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Back of the Hill?
Contact the management office at 100 S Huntington Ave in Jamaica Plain. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.