Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Jamaica Plain, MA
There are 24 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Jamaica Plain with roughly 2,091 assisted units — including 11 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $291 to $937 per month. Median reported wait: about 1 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Jamaica Plain
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Jamaica Plain
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mildred C. Hailey Apartments Public Housing | 745 | $669 | 1 mo |
| Back of the Hill PB Section 8 | 124 | $424 | — |
| Back of the Hill Apts LIHTC | 124 | — | — |
| Jamaica Plain Apartments PB Section 8 | 103 | $540 | — |
| Forestvale LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | $581 | — |
| Forest Hills PB Section 8 | 87 | $937 | — |
| Farnsworth House PB Section 8 | 75 | $392 | — |
| Woodbourne Apartments PB Section 8 | 74 | $429 | — |
| Woodbourne Apts LIHTC | 74 | — | — |
| Jamaica Plain Non-profit Housing §202 Senior | 61 | $463 | — |
| Mhpi Iv PB Section 8 | 61 | $317 | — |
| Pondview Apts LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Julia Martin House §202 Senior | 55 | $347 | — |
| Stony Brook Gardens LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Pond View Apartments PB Section 8 | 46 | $679 | — |
| Nate Smith House §202 Senior | 44 | $335 | — |
| Pond Street Public Housing | 44 | $377 | — |
| Hyde Square Cooperative LIHTC | 41 | — | — |
| Centre Creighton Apts Llc LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Catherine H Gallagher Cooperative Housing LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Community Housing Phase Ii LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Angela Westover House PB Section 8 | 11 | $291 | — |
| Pond View Apartments PB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Domicilia Iii PB Section 8 | 8 | $384 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Jamaica Plain (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back of the Hill PB Section 8 | 124 | $424 | — |
| Jamaica Plain Apartments PB Section 8 | 103 | $540 | — |
| Forestvale LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | $581 | — |
| Forest Hills PB Section 8 | 87 | $937 | — |
| Farnsworth House PB Section 8 | 75 | $392 | — |
| Woodbourne Apartments PB Section 8 | 74 | $429 | — |
| Mhpi Iv PB Section 8 | 61 | $317 | — |
| Pond View Apartments PB Section 8 | 46 | $679 | — |
| Angela Westover House PB Section 8 | 11 | $291 | — |
| Pond View Apartments PB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Domicilia Iii PB Section 8 | 8 | $384 | — |
Public housing developments in Jamaica Plain
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mildred C. Hailey Apartments Public Housing | 745 | $669 | 1 mo |
| Pond Street Public Housing | 44 | $377 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Jamaica Plain
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back of the Hill Apts LIHTC | 124 | — | — |
| Woodbourne Apts LIHTC | 74 | — | — |
| Pondview Apts LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Stony Brook Gardens LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Hyde Square Cooperative LIHTC | 41 | — | — |
| Centre Creighton Apts Llc LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Catherine H Gallagher Cooperative Housing LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Community Housing Phase Ii LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Suffolk County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Suffolk County: studio $2,359, 1-BR $2,476, 2-BR $2,941, 3-BR $3,526, 4-BR $3,894.
Full FMR table for Suffolk County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Jamaica Plain
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Allston, MA
- Boston, MA
- Brighton, MA
- Charlestown, MA
- Chelsea, MA
- Dorchester, MA
- East Boston, MA
- Hyde Park, MA
- Mattapan, MA
- Revere, MA
- Roslindale, MA
- Roxbury, MA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.