Hampton House Public Housing Roxbury, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Hampton House is a Public Housing community in Roxbury, MA with 77 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $357/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 27 months.
77
total units
96%
occupancy
$357
avg resident rent
27 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 155 Northampton St Apt 811, Roxbury, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $14,813/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,574/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 96% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Hampton House
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 155 Northampton St Apt 811, Roxbury; 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 (~$357/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Roxbury
- Alice Heywood Taylor Public Housing
- Roxse Residences PB Section 8
- Mandela Homes PB Section 8
- Academy Homes Ii/new Academy Estate PB Section 8
- New Port Antonio Apts. PB Section 8
- Warren Gardens Cooperative PB Section 8
- Academy Homes I LIHTC
- Orchard Park Phase Ii -hope Vi. Public Housing
- Grant Manor PB Section 8
- Doris Bunte Apartments Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Square I LIHTC | Boston | 0.8 km |
| Ruth Lillian Barkley Apartments Public Housing | Boston | 0.8 km |
| Castle Square Ii LIHTC | Boston | 1.4 km |
| Castle Square PB Section 8 | Boston | 1.4 km |
| South Cove Plaza LIHTC | Boston | 1.4 km |
| South Cove Apartments PB Section 8 | Boston | 1.4 km |
| Mission Main I LIHTC | Roxbury Crossing | 1.7 km |
| Peterborough Housing PB Section 8 | Boston | 1.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Roxbury
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Hampton House 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 Hampton House?
Residents report average rents near $357/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 Hampton House?
Contact the management office at 155 Northampton St Apt 811 in Roxbury. 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.