Boston Affordable Housing Coalition - Low Income Apartments in Jamaica Plain, MA

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Last-Modified: 2020-02-05 18:35:02

Median apartment rental rate in this zip code: $1,688
Population in zip code: 40,749
Media age of those living in this zip code: 34.9
Media household income of those living in this zip code: $94,733
Average home value in this zip code: $573,538

MAHT's Mission Is To Preserve And Improve At-Risk HUD Buildings As Permanently Affordable Housing With A Maximum Of Resident Participation, Ownership And Control. MAHT Is The Only Resident-Run, Membership Coalition Providing This Assistance In Eastern And Central Massachusetts.

1. Research all of the different low-income housing programs available in your area. There are a variety of federal, state, and local programs that offer low-income housing assistance. Each program has its own eligibility requirements and application process, so it is important to do your research to find the program that is right for you.
2. Get all of your documentation in order: When you apply for low income housing, you will need to provide documentation of your income, assets, and household composition. This documentation may include tax returns, pay stubs, bank statements, and birth certificates.
3. Be careful and accurate on all information provided: Any false or misleading information on your application will most likely result in your disqualification.
4. Waiting Lists: The waiting lists for most, if not all low-income housing programs is long. Do not limit yourself to only apply to one apartment location.

To qualify for low income housing in Massachusetts, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

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Domicilia Iii

40 Green St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
0.05 miles away from Boston Affordable Housing Coalition - Jamaica Plain
Angela Westover House

49 Parley Ave, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
0.14 miles away from Boston Affordable Housing Coalition - Jamaica Plain
Pond View Apartments

560 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
0.32 miles away from Boston Affordable Housing Coalition - Jamaica Plain
Ecumenical Social Action Committee,

3313 Washington Street, 2nd Floor, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
0.42 miles away from Boston Affordable Housing Coalition - Jamaica Plain
Farnsworth House

90 South St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
0.42 miles away from Boston Affordable Housing Coalition - Jamaica Plain
Forestvale

14 Rockvale Cir, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
0.43 miles away from Boston Affordable Housing Coalition - Jamaica Plain
Jamaica Plain Apartments

3294 Washington St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
0.43 miles away from Boston Affordable Housing Coalition - Jamaica Plain
South Street Boston Low Rent Public Housing Apartments

125 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
0.44 miles away from Boston Affordable Housing Coalition - Jamaica Plain
Mhpi Iv

3 Boylston Pl, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
0.57 miles away from Boston Affordable Housing Coalition - Jamaica Plain
Nate Smith House

155 Lamartine St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
0.57 miles away from Boston Affordable Housing Coalition - Jamaica Plain

* Mileage is based as direct lines from geocoded point to point (as the crow flies). Please check google maps for exact directions and road miles.

Persons In Family Household	Poverty Guideline
For Households with more than 8 persons, add $4,480 for each additional person.
1	$14,580
2	$19,720
3	$24,860
4	$30,000
5	$35,140
6	$40,280
7	$45,420
8	$50,560

*Alaska and Hawaii have different rates for HUD federal poverty guidelines.
These numbers above represent 100% of the Federal Poverty Rate. In order to get in some apartments the 100% rate changes to things like 200%. In these cases, you will only need to multiply the rate in each category by 2.

Check For Waiting Lists
Most apartments have waiting lists. Search early and do not just settle on one apartment choice.

Contact Your Local Housing Authority
Housing authorities have many opportunities. Many do have closed waiting lists, but they may be able to provide other public housing resources.

Check The Federal Poverty Sliding Scale Guidelines
Check to see if you qualify for low cost or free housing by comparing the guidelines to your income records.

Boston Affordable Housing CoalitionJamaica Plain, MA - 02130

Boston Affordable Housing Coalition
Jamaica Plain, MA - 02130