Brookline Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Brookline, Massachusetts.

Waiting List
Closed: Beacon Park, 1 and 2-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Village at Brookline Apartment, 1, 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Family, 2 and 3-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Federal Family, 1-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: 1500 Beacon St. and 100 Centre St. Apartments, Studio and 2-Bedroom Senior and Disabled Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Village at Brookline-Kent St., 1 and 2-Bedroom Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Federal, 1-Bedroom Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: 61 Park St, 90 Longwood Ave and 50 Pleasant St Apartments, 1-Bedroom LIHTC Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Beacon Park, 1 and 2-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Brookline, Massachusetts.

The waiting list for Beacon Park has closed and is not currently accepting applications. This Section 8 Project-Based Voucher property offers 1 and 2-bedroom apartments in Brookline, Massachusetts.

The Brookline Housing Authority manages this property. Applicants interested in future openings should check back periodically or contact the housing authority for updates.

Contact Information:

  • Phone: (617) 277-2020
  • Address: 90 Longwood Avenue, Brookline, MA 02446

Closed: Village at Brookline Apartment, 1, 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Brookline, Massachusetts.

The waiting list for Village at Brookline Apartments has closed and is not currently accepting applications. This Section 8 Project-Based Voucher property offers 1, 2, 3, and 4-bedroom apartments in Brookline, Massachusetts.

The Brookline Housing Authority manages this property. Applicants interested in future openings should check back periodically or contact the housing authority for updates.

Contact Information:

  • Phone: (617) 277-2020
  • Address: 90 Longwood Avenue, Brookline, MA 02446

Closed: Family, 2 and 3-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in Brookline, Massachusetts.

The Brookline Housing Authority (BHA) Family Public Housing waiting list for 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from November 2, 2020, until November 30, 2020. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

There were three ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Print the online paper application.
  2. Send an email to the BHA.
  3. Call the BHA.

Once the application was completed, it was either:

  1. Postmarked between November 2, 2020 at 8:30 am and November 30, 2020 at 1:00 pm; and mailed to the BHA.
  2. Dropped off at the BHA drop box.
  3. Emailed to the BHA.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as follows:

  • 2 people $77,000
  • 3 people $86,650
  • 4 people $96,250
  • 5 people $103,950
  • 6 people $111,650

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Natural Disaster.
  • Fleeing Domestic Violence.
  • live or work in Brookline. 

It was not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the BHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the BHA public notice on November 5, 2020.

Closed: Federal Family, 1-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in Brookline, Massachusetts.

The Brookline Housing Authority (BHA) last accepted Federal Famil Public Housing waiting list applications for 1-bedroom apartments until the earliest confirmed date of January 11, 2024, until further notice. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waiting list was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It was not known how applicants were placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the BHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the BHA application page on January 11, 2024.

Closed: 1500 Beacon St. and 100 Centre St. Apartments, Studio and 2-Bedroom Senior and Disabled Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Senior and Disabled Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Brookline, Massachusetts.

The Brookline Housing Authority has closed the waitlists for 1500 Beacon Street and 100 Centre Street apartments. These properties previously offered studio and 2-bedroom units with Project-Based Section 8 vouchers.

Closed: Village at Brookline-Kent St., 1 and 2-Bedroom Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Brookline, Massachusetts.

The Village at Brookline-Kent Street waiting list was open from January 15, 2025, to February 15, 2025, for seniors aged 62 and older or persons with disabilities.

Open Until Further Notice: Federal, 1-Bedroom Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Senior and Disabled Public Housing rental housing assistance in Brookline, Massachusetts.

The Brookline Housing Authority is now accepting applications for Federal 1-bedroom senior and disabled public housing units in Brookline, Massachusetts.

Applicants must be elderly (62 years or older) or disabled to qualify. Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

How to Apply:
Visit the BHA office in person during business hours to obtain and submit an application, or call to request one.

Contact Information:
Phone: (617) 277-2028
Address: 90 Longwood Avenue, Brookline, MA 02446
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Open Until Further Notice: 61 Park St, 90 Longwood Ave and 50 Pleasant St Apartments, 1-Bedroom LIHTC Other Project Based Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental housing assistance in Brookline, Massachusetts.

The Brookline Housing Authority is now accepting applications for its 1-bedroom LIHTC apartments. Apply online or in person.

About The Agency

Brookline Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 1,454 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:30am-4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am-4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am-4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm
Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

90 Longwood Avenue, Brookline, MA

Visit Website(617) 277-2022

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 Brookline Housing Authority?

Brookline Housing Authority serves 1,273 low-income households. The agency manages 1,353 Housing Choice Vouchers and 137 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 80 percent of households served by Brookline Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 95 percent of Brookline Housing Authority households.

How many Brookline Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 305 households and make up 24 percent of households served by Brookline Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Brookline Housing Authority?

There are 903 female-headed renter households living in Brookline Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 71% of those served by the Brookline Housing Authority.

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

Black 280
Asian-Pacific Islander 89
White 713
Hispanic 178

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

There are 636 households headed by seniors served by the Brookline Housing Authority. Senior households are 50% of households in Brookline Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Brookline Housing Authority housing?

There are 394 persons with disabilities living in Brookline Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 31% of households served by the Brookline Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Brookline Housing Authority?

The Brookline 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.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Brookline Housing Authority

Beacon Park

1371 Beacon St, Brookline, Massachusetts 02446

bed 1-2

The Village at Brookline

77 Village Way, Brookline, Massachusetts 02445

bed 1-3
payment $2595-5995/mo.
accessibility Accessible

86 Dummer Apartments

86 Dummer Street, Brookline, Massachusetts 02446

bed 1-3
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
payment Income Based
accessibility Accessible

Kent Street Village

99 Kent St, Brookline, Massachusetts 02445

1017 BEACON ST, Brookline, Massachusetts 2446

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers

Walnut Street Apartments/22 High Street

24 Walnut St, Springfield, Massachusetts 01105

payment Subsidized

Sussman House

50 Pleasant St, Brookline, Massachusetts 02446

payment Subsidized

Colonel Floyd Apartments

32 Marion St, Brookline, Massachusetts 02446

bed 1
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