Marcus Garvey Gdns PB Section 8 Roxbury, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Marcus Garvey Gdns is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Roxbury, MA with 161 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $429/month on average.
161
total units
98%
occupancy
$429
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 44 John Eliot Sq, Roxbury, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $17,781/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,833/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 94% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 96% |
How to apply at Marcus Garvey Gdns
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 44 John Eliot Sq, 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 (~$429/mo average here).
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- 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Marcus Garvey Gdns 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 Marcus Garvey Gdns?
Residents report average rents near $429/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 Marcus Garvey Gdns?
Contact the management office at 44 John Eliot Sq 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.