Nuestra Comunidad PB Section 8 Roxbury, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Nuestra Comunidad is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Roxbury, MA with 97 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $500/month on average.
97
total units
92%
occupancy
$500
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Forest Pl, Roxbury, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $20,468/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,803/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 84% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 38% |
How to apply at Nuestra Comunidad
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 1 Forest Pl, 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 (~$500/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Roxbury
- Alice Heywood Taylor Public Housing
- Roxse Residences PB Section 8
- Mandela Homes PB Section 8
- 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
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 |
| 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 |
| Peterborough Housing PB Section 8 | Boston | 2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Roxbury
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Nuestra Comunidad 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 Nuestra Comunidad?
Residents report average rents near $500/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 Nuestra Comunidad?
Contact the management office at 1 Forest Pl 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.