Commonwealth Public Housing Brighton, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Commonwealth is a Public Housing community in Brighton, MA with 278 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $700/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 59 months.
278
total units
97%
occupancy
$700
avg resident rent
59 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 31 Jette Ct, Brighton, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $29,779/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,876/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 75% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 13% |
How to apply at Commonwealth
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 31 Jette Ct, Brighton; 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 (~$700/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Brighton
- Leventhal House PB Section 8
- Ulin House PB Section 8
- Tc Charlesview Apts LIHTC
- Wallingford Hsg PB Section 8
- Covenant House I&ii PB Section 8
- Reservoir Towers PB Section 8
- Commonwealth Elderly-fidelis Way Public Housing
- Corey Assisted Living Llc LIHTC
- Washington Street Public Housing
- Brighton-allston Apts LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charlesview Redevelopment LIHTC | Boston | 1.1 km |
| Charlesview Incorporated PB Section 8 | Boston | 1.1 km |
| Leventhal House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Boston | 1.4 km |
| Memorial Drive Housing LIHTC | Cambridge | 2 km |
| Mission Park PB Section 8 | Boston | 3.4 km |
| Mission Park Lp LIHTC | Boston | 3.4 km |
| Village at Brookline LIHTC | Brookline | 3.4 km |
| Mission Main I LIHTC | Roxbury Crossing | 3.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Brighton
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Commonwealth have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Commonwealth?
Residents report average rents near $700/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 Commonwealth?
Contact the management office at 31 Jette Ct in Brighton. 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.