Joy Street Residence §811 Boston, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Joy Street Residence is a Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities) community in Boston, MA with 20 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $372/month on average.
20
total units
100%
occupancy
$372
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities) |
|---|---|
| Address | 56 Joy St, Boston, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $15,617/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,130/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 95% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 79% |
How to apply at Joy Street Residence
Section 811 PRAC: supportive housing for adults with disabilities, income-based rent with services.
- Call or visit the management office at 56 Joy St, Boston; 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 (~$372/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Cove Plaza LIHTC | Boston | 1.1 km |
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| 140 Clarendon LIHTCPB Section 8 | Boston | 1.1 km |
| New Mass Pike Towers LIHTC | Boston | 1.1 km |
| Tai Tung Village PB Section 8 | Boston | 1.4 km |
| Kenmore Abbey LIHTC | Boston | 2 km |
| Charlestown Public Housing | Charlestown | 2.4 km |
| Charles Newtown Cooperative PB Section 8 | Charlestown | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Joy Street Residence have?
Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities). Section 811 PRAC: supportive housing for adults with disabilities, income-based rent with services.
How much is rent at Joy Street Residence?
Residents report average rents near $372/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 Joy Street Residence?
Contact the management office at 56 Joy St in Boston. 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.