Boston Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Boston, Massachusetts.

Waiting List
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

Closed: Boston Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Boston Housing Authority (BHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It is not known when the waiting list was last open, or when it will reopen.

According to its Annual Plan, the BHA will make a public notice two weeks before it reopens this waiting list.

For more information, visit the BHA website, or call the office at (617) 988-3400 during normal office hours.

Open Until Further Notice: Boston Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

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 In the case that the office sends a notice that does not get returned, or if application information is out of date, your name may be terminated from the waiting list.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.

About The Agency

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) 988-4000

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Boston Housing Authority?

Boston Housing Authority serves 23,459 low-income households. The agency manages 16,667 Housing Choice Vouchers and 7,459 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Boston Housing Authority?

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.

How many Boston Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 7,976 households and make up 34 percent of households served by Boston Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the 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.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Boston Housing Authority renters?

Black	9,618
Asian-Pacific Islander	1,173
White	4,223
Hispanic	8,680

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Boston Housing Authority?

There are 7976 households headed by seniors served by the Boston Housing Authority. Senior households are 34% of households in Boston Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live 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.

How does HUD rate the performance of 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.