Meade Apartments

5 Melville Ave, Dorchester, Massachusetts 02124

J.J. Meade is a small, welcoming community that offers a variety of living arrangements for low- and moderate-income elderly and disabled persons. J.J. Meade offers approximately 39 one-bedroom apartments in a garden-style setting. Our two-story complex is named in memory of a former Boston Housing Authority manager who had strong ties to the community. We think that you will enjoy this quiet, pleasant community.

We offer many amenities for elderly and disabled individuals, which include intercoms in every apartment. 

Residents pay 30 percent of their income towards rent, prorated rent, or a predetermined flat rent.

Unit (Bd/Ba) Ft2 Rent
One Bedroom One Bath (1/1) - Call for Price

Eligibility for Meade Apartments

Generally, households earning up to the income limit in the table below for their household size are eligible for units participating in a HUD rental assistance program in Dorchester but actual income limits may differ for units at Meade Apartments.

AMI Band 1 Person 2 Person 3 Person 4 Person 5 Person 6 Person 7 Person 8 Person
30% $21,500 $24,600 $27,650 $30,700 $35,140 $40,280 $45,420 $50,560
50% $35,850 $40,950 $46,050 $51,150 $55,250 $59,350 $63,450 $67,550
80% $57,300 $65,500 $73,700 $81,850 $88,400 $94,950 $101,500 $108,050

Meade Apartments Details

  • 40 one bedroom units.
  • Public Housing

Property Amenities

  • Community Room
  • On-Site Manager
  • On-Site Parking
  • Outings events & activities
  • Community Garden
  • Laundry Facilities
  • On-Site Laundry
  • Community Kitchen

Unit Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Intercom System
Public Housing

Since this property is owned and managed by a Public Housing Authority, all of the rents at this property are based on tenant incomes. Tenants will make a monthly contribution toward rent equal to 30% of their adjusted income. A housing authority may establish a minimum rent of up to $50.

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