Forest Hills PB Section 8 Jamaica Plain, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Forest Hills is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Jamaica Plain, MA with 87 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $937/month on average.
87
total units
94%
occupancy
$937
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 177 Forest Hills St, Jamaica Plain, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $39,134/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,207/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 55% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 84% |
| One-bedroom share | 32% |
How to apply at Forest Hills
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 177 Forest Hills St, 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 (~$937/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Jamaica Plain
- Mildred C. Hailey Apartments Public Housing
- Back of the Hill PB Section 8
- Back of the Hill Apts LIHTC
- Jamaica Plain Apartments PB Section 8
- Forestvale LIHTCPB 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue/elm Hill - Granite #3 PB Section 8 | Boston | 0.8 km |
| Blue Elm United Estates LIHTC | Dorchester | 0.8 km |
| Franklin Highlands PB Section 8 | Dorchester | 0.8 km |
| Franklin Highlands LIHTC | Dorchester | 0.8 km |
| Blue Mountain Apartments PB Section 8 | Dorchester | 0.8 km |
| Granite V/ Blue Mountain LIHTC | Dorchester | 0.8 km |
| Franklin Hill Phase 1a LIHTC | Dorchester | 1.4 km |
| Academy Homes Ii/new Academy Estate PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 1.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Jamaica Plain
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills?
Residents report average rents near $937/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 Forest Hills?
Contact the management office at 177 Forest Hills St 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.