This housing agency serves Boston, Massachusetts.
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| Closed: Boston Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List | Learn More |
| Open Until Further Notice: Boston Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List | Learn More |
The Boston Housing Authority (BHA) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for families and senior/disabled households.To apply, attend an informational briefing session at the John F. Murphy Housing Service Center, located at 56 Chauncy St., Boston, MA 02111. A schedule of briefing sessions can be found here. The following documentation is required at the briefing session: Birth dates, Social Security Numbers, income, photo ID.If you are unable to attend a session because of a disability, an application can be mailed to you by calling (617) 988-3400, during normal office hours. Be sure to include documented proof from you doctor, explaining why you weren't able to apply in person.No preferences were noted.Important note: Applicants who have been placed on the waiting list must inform the housing authority immediately if your application information changes (such as contact information, income, and household members). In the case that the office sends a notice that does not get returned, or if application information is out of date, your name may be terminated from the waiting list. Contact the housing authority to find out how to update application information.For more information, visit the BHA website, or call the office at (617) 988-3400 during normal office hours.
Boston Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 25,773 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.
52 Chauncy Street, Boston, MA
Visit Website — (617) 988-4000Section 8 Application Checklist
DownloadKeep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online
Boston Housing Authority serves 23,459 low-income households. The agency manages 16,667 Housing Choice Vouchers and 7,459 public housing units.
Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 81 percent of households served by Boston Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 95 percent of Boston Housing Authority households.
Working adults head 7,976 households and make up 34 percent of households served by Boston Housing Authority.
There are 17359 female-headed renter households living in Boston Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 74% of those served by the Boston Housing Authority.
| Black | 9,618 |
| Asian-Pacific Islander | 1,173 |
| White | 4,223 |
| Hispanic | 8,680 |
There are 7976 households headed by seniors served by the Boston Housing Authority. Senior households are 34% of households in Boston Housing Authority housing.
There are 6568 persons with disabilities living in Boston Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 28% of households served by the Boston Housing Authority.
The Boston Housing Authority is rated as a standard performer by HUD.
HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.
Boston Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on December 25, 2024 and closed on December 25, 2024.
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