Mission Park PB Section 8 Boston, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mission Park is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Boston, MA with 775 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $720/month on average.
775
total units
99%
occupancy
$720
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 835 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $29,483/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,995/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 48% |
How to apply at Mission Park
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 835 Huntington Ave, 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 (~$720/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mildred C. Hailey Apartments Public Housing | Jamaica Plain | 1.4 km |
| Mission Main I LIHTC | Roxbury Crossing | 1.4 km |
| Peterborough Housing PB Section 8 | Boston | 1.4 km |
| Alice Heywood Taylor Public Housing | Roxbury | 2 km |
| Academy Homes Ii/new Academy Estate PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 2 km |
| Roxse Residences PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 2.5 km |
| Mandela Homes PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 2.5 km |
| Blue Elm United Estates LIHTC | Dorchester | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mission Park 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 Mission Park?
Residents report average rents near $720/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 Mission Park?
Contact the management office at 835 Huntington Ave 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.