Mildred C. Hailey Apartments Public Housing Jamaica Plain, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mildred C. Hailey Apartments is a Public Housing community in Jamaica Plain, MA with 745 units reporting 82% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $669/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 1 months.
745
total units
82%
occupancy
$669
avg resident rent
1 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 279 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $28,786/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,844/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 0% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 76% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 16% |
How to apply at Mildred C. Hailey Apartments
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 279 Centre St, Jamaica Plain; 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 (~$669/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Jamaica Plain
- Back of the Hill PB Section 8
- Back of the Hill Apts LIHTC
- Jamaica Plain Apartments PB Section 8
- Forestvale LIHTCPB Section 8
- Forest Hills PB Section 8
- Farnsworth House PB Section 8
- Woodbourne Apartments PB Section 8
- Woodbourne Apts LIHTC
- Jamaica Plain Non-profit Housing §202 Senior
- Mhpi Iv PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Academy Homes Ii/new Academy Estate PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 0.8 km |
| Mission Park PB Section 8 | Boston | 1.4 km |
| Mission Park Lp LIHTC | Boston | 1.4 km |
| Village at Brookline LIHTC | Brookline | 1.4 km |
| Blue/elm Hill - Granite #3 PB Section 8 | Boston | 1.4 km |
| Blue Elm United Estates LIHTC | Dorchester | 1.4 km |
| Franklin Highlands PB Section 8 | Dorchester | 1.4 km |
| Franklin Highlands LIHTC | Dorchester | 1.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Jamaica Plain
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mildred C. Hailey Apartments have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Mildred C. Hailey Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $669/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 Mildred C. Hailey Apartments?
Contact the management office at 279 Centre St in Jamaica Plain. 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.