Section 8 housing in Jamaica Plain, MA
HUD's records list 12 assisted properties in Jamaica Plain, holding 849 subsidized apartments. At these buildings the subsidy stays with the unit, so you apply at the property itself — you do not need a voucher in hand first.
What this list is — and is not
These are HUD-assisted (project-based) properties, published by HUD. This is not a list of private landlords who accept a Housing Choice Voucher. No such official list exists anywhere, and anyone charging you for one is selling guesswork.
Each property runs its own waiting list, separate from the housing authority's. Call before you visit — some have been full for years, others open up without notice.
HUD-assisted properties in Jamaica Plain
Sorted by number of subsidized units.
| Property | Address | Phone | Subsidized units | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back of the Hill Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 100 S Huntington Ave, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 | Not listed | 124 | Seniors |
| Jamaica Plain Apartments Project-based Section 8 | 3294 Washington St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 | Not listed | 103 | Families and individuals |
| Forestvale Project-based Section 8 | 14 Rockvale Cir, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 | (646) 502-7192 | 90 | Families and individuals |
| Forest Hills Project-based Section 8 | 177 Forest Hills St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 | Not listed | 87 | Seniors |
| Farnsworth House Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 90 South St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 | Not listed | 75 | Seniors and people with disabilities |
| Woodbourne Apartments Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 6 Southbourne Rd, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 | Not listed | 74 | Seniors |
| West Pond Apartments Project-based Section 8 | 564 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 | (617) 522-4520 | 67 | Seniors |
| Jamaica Plains Coop Serv Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 131 Morton St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 | Not listed | 61 | Seniors |
| Mhpi Iv Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 3 Boylston Pl, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 | Not listed | 61 | People with disabilities |
| Julia Martin House Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 80 Bickford St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 | Not listed | 55 | Seniors |
| Nate Smith House Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 155 Lamartine St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 | Not listed | 44 | Seniors |
| Domicilia Iii Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 40 Green St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 | Not listed | 8 | People with disabilities |
Source: HUD Multifamily Properties (Assisted). Unit counts are the subsidized units HUD records at the property, not apartments available today — we have no vacancy data, and neither does HUD's public file.
Where to apply for a voucher near Jamaica Plain
Jamaica Plain has no housing authority office of its own in HUD's records. These are the largest offices in Massachusetts — ask which one covers your address.
- Exec. Office Housing & Livable Communities
- Boston Housing Authority
- Cambridge Housing Authority
All 130 housing authorities in Massachusetts