Forestvale LIHTCPB Section 8 Jamaica Plain, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Forestvale is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Jamaica Plain, MA with 90 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $581/month on average.
90
total units
97%
occupancy
$581
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 14 Rockvale Cir, Jamaica Plain, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $24,286/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,788/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 84% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
How to apply at Forestvale
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 14 Rockvale Cir, 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 (~$581/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
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Academy Homes I LIHTC | Roxbury | 1.4 km |
| Blue/elm Hill - Granite #3 PB Section 8 | Boston | 1.7 km |
| Blue Elm United Estates LIHTC | Dorchester | 1.7 km |
| Franklin Highlands PB Section 8 | Dorchester | 1.7 km |
| Franklin Highlands LIHTC | Dorchester | 1.7 km |
| Blue Mountain Apartments PB Section 8 | Dorchester | 1.7 km |
| Granite V/ Blue Mountain LIHTC | Dorchester | 1.7 km |
| Franklin Hill Phase 1a LIHTC | Dorchester | 2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Jamaica Plain
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Forestvale have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Forestvale?
Residents report average rents near $581/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 Forestvale?
Contact the management office at 14 Rockvale Cir 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.