Mandela Homes PB Section 8 Roxbury, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mandela Homes is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Roxbury, MA with 276 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $732/month on average.
276
total units
97%
occupancy
$732
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 150 Northampton St, Roxbury, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $30,195/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,502/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 73% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
| One-bedroom share | 46% |
How to apply at Mandela Homes
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 150 Northampton 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 (~$732/mo average here).
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- 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
- Marcus Garvey Gdns PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Symphony Plaza Apartments PB Section 8 | Boston | 1.1 km |
| New Port Antonio LIHTC | Dorchester | 1.1 km |
| Symphony Plaza West LIHTC | Boston | 1.1 km |
| Mandela Homes Lp LIHTC | Boston | 1.1 km |
| Castle Square I LIHTC | Boston | 1.4 km |
| Ruth Lillian Barkley Apartments Public Housing | Boston | 1.4 km |
| Mildred C. Hailey Apartments Public Housing | Jamaica Plain | 2 km |
| Mission Main I LIHTC | Roxbury Crossing | 2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Roxbury
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mandela Homes 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 Mandela Homes?
Residents report average rents near $732/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 Mandela Homes?
Contact the management office at 150 Northampton 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.