John W. Weeks House PB Section 8 Newton, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
John W. Weeks House is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Newton, MA with 42 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $821/month on average.
42
total units
98%
occupancy
$821
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 7 Hereward Rd, Newton, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $35,222/yr |
| Average personal income | $23,115/yr |
| People per unit | 1.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 69% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 88% |
| One-bedroom share | 81% |
How to apply at John W. Weeks House
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 7 Hereward Rd, Newton; 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 (~$821/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horace Mann Apts Public Housing | Newton Centre | 1.4 km |
| Needham Ha Public Housing | Needham | 2.8 km |
| Golda Meier LIHTCPB Section 8 | Newon | 3.5 km |
| Golda Meier LIHTCPB Section 8 | Newon | 3.5 km |
| Warren House LIHTC | West Newton | 4 km |
| Leventhal House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Boston | 4.8 km |
| Leventhal House PB Section 8 | Brighton | 4.8 km |
| Ulin House PB Section 8 | Brighton | 4.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does John W. Weeks House 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 John W. Weeks House?
Residents report average rents near $821/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 John W. Weeks House?
Contact the management office at 7 Hereward Rd in Newton. 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.