Highland Park LIHTCPublic Housing Roxbury, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Highland Park is a Public Housing community in Roxbury, MA with 26 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $945/month on average.
26
total units
96%
occupancy
$945
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 54 Highland St, Roxbury, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $45,418/yr |
| Average personal income | $23,172/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 60% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 80% |
How to apply at Highland Park
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 54 Highland St, 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 (~$945/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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mildred C. Hailey Apartments Public Housing | Jamaica Plain | 1.4 km |
| Symphony Plaza Apartments PB Section 8 | Boston | 1.4 km |
| Mission Main I LIHTC | Roxbury Crossing | 1.4 km |
| New Port Antonio LIHTC | Dorchester | 1.4 km |
| Peterborough Housing PB Section 8 | Boston | 1.4 km |
| Symphony Plaza West LIHTC | Boston | 1.4 km |
| Mission Park PB Section 8 | Boston | 1.7 km |
| Mission Park Lp LIHTC | Boston | 1.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Roxbury
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Highland Park have?
Public Housing; 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 Highland Park?
Residents report average rents near $945/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 Highland Park?
Contact the management office at 54 Highland St 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.